Earl of Sandwich

1 Charles St, Boston, MA 02116

American

Last inspected: Jun 20, 2023

Score

High Risk

Earl of Sandwich has been inspected three times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 20, 2023. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. Note that Earl of Sandwich's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 20, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “controlling pests”, showing up three times.

By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Earl of Sandwich on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 20, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs stored above ready top eat products. Person in charge corrected.

590.003/3-302.11-P

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

Inspector notes: Meatball in hot holding unit at 108F. Person in charge discarded.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed heavily soiled and expired romain lettuce stored in basement refrigerator. Remove.

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Heavy fly presence in production line and basement area. Provide updated pest reports.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

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

Inspector notes: Ice machine observed with soils. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Employee items left on top of bread boxes in basement. Remove.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponge being used in three bay sink. Discontinue.

590.004/4-101.16-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Under equiptment in basement soiled. Bottom of refrigerators in basement are soiled. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Front door observed propped open. Close to prevent potential pests.

590.006/6-202.15-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Production line hand sink observed leaking. Person in charge indicated there has been a service call placed.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Oct 20, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine is soiled. Slicer in downstairs prep area has food debris. Clean to remove all soils.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings in downstairs prep area by bait station. Clean all soils and provide updated pest reports.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles on production line are not labled. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Jun 6, 2022

Routine

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 11 violations

(a) gloves use limitation (p)

Inspector notes: Multitasking wearing disposable gloves

590.003/3-304.15-P

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: Tubing from soda units and customer ice in direct contact of floor drain - Kitchen/prep area

590.005/5-202.13-P

When to wash (p)

Inspector notes: Food handlers not washing hands when donning on clean gloves - Food prep

590.002/2-301.14-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of flies- Provide treatment and IPM report addressing flies Back door open and windows open and not screened

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No written procedures and kit is not complete

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No quats test kit

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: HVAC unit drain pipe draining into hand sink - Food prep

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Build up soils on ceiling tiles vents and walls in food prep areas

590.006/6-201.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove all unused and unnecessary equipment etc from basement

590.006/6-501.114-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Opening in wall at bottom of steps covered with glue boards - Basement Wall to basement in disrepair - At top of steps Missing ceiling tile - Top of steps Chipped and peeling paint and ceiling in disrepair - Basement storage area

590.006/6-501.11-C

Storage areas rooms and receptacles capacity and availability (c)

Inspector notes: Trash bag and box on ground outside of door

590.005/5-501.16-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Earl of Sandwich last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Earl of Sandwich on file is from Jun 20, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Earl of Sandwich?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Earl of Sandwich.

How does Earl of Sandwich compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Earl of Sandwich most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Earl of Sandwich's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Earl of Sandwich have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Earl of Sandwich means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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