Doubletree Hotel Boston-Wisteria

821 Washington St, Boston, MA 02116

American

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Doubletree Hotel Boston-Wisteria, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 5, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting Doubletree Hotel Boston-Wisteria on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 5, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)

Inspector notes: Rinse gague is not working properly to show final rinse temperature in kitchen area dish machine. Repair as necessary.

590.004/4-501.112-PF

Nov 7, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)

Inspector notes: Rinse gague is not working properly to show final rinse temperature in kitchen area dish machine. Repair as necessary.

590.004/4-501.112-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Faucet in back bar area observed leaking. Repair as necessary.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Sides of fryolater and sides of oven on production line have grease build up and food debris. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

May 12, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Excess cardboard around dumpster area. Clean to remove.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Box of sliced turkey observed stored on ground. Corrected on site.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood filters observed with soils. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Oct 9, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Chicken breast in hot holding unit at 130F. Person in charge had employee reheat to acceptable temperature. Hold hot foods 135F or above.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: No consumer advisory disclosure and reminder on printed breakfast menu. Provide.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Shelfing in storage area behind bar is soiled. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Excess litter and debris surrounding outdoor dumpster. Clean to remove.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Grease container in soiled with grease. Call company to replace grease barrell.

590.005/5-501.13-C

Mar 18, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked chicken breast in walk in cooler at 55F. Person in charge discarded. Ensure foods kept 41F or below.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Bar area dish machine observed with soap container empty. Person in charge corrected on site. Bar not open during time of inspection.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Grease build up on hood filters behind oven. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Ceiling tile in warewash area observed damaged and leaking water. Service call placed by PIC. Repair as necessary.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nov 17, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Soda gun holders with soils. Clean and maintain to prevent contamination and attracting pests. Ice buckets on floor next to ice machine in service area with linen bag on top. Clean/sanitize ice buckets. Store buckets elevated and inverted.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Bar hand sink out of towels. Not in service at time of inspection. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floor under counters at service station and under bar with soils and debris. Clean and maintain clean to avoid attracting pests.

590.004/4-602.13-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No choke saver certified staff Sign up for in-person training

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Hand sink at bar with slow drain. Clean and clear sink. Hand sinks for hand washing only- not for dumping drinks

590.005/5-205.15-C

May 5, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 4, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Pasta salad in reach-in cooler dated 9/22. Discarded by PIC. Do not hold prepped foods past 7 days.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Interior of server station ice machine with black mold-like substance. Clean to prevent contamination.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Debris under cookline equipment. Debris under bar area. Floor drain behind ice machine soiled. Interior of beer keg cooler at bar with soils and standing water. Clean all areas and maintain to rpevent contamination.

590.004/4-602.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Doubletree Hotel Boston-Wisteria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Doubletree Hotel Boston-Wisteria on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Doubletree Hotel Boston-Wisteria?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Doubletree Hotel Boston-Wisteria.

How does Doubletree Hotel Boston-Wisteria compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Doubletree Hotel Boston-Wisteria most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Doubletree Hotel Boston-Wisteria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Doubletree Hotel Boston-Wisteria have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Doubletree Hotel Boston-Wisteria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Doubletree Hotel Boston-Wisteria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Doubletree Hotel Boston-Wisteria is inspected around three times per year on average.

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