Emack & Bolio's

290 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jun 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Emack & Bolio's, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jun 3, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood contact surfaces”, which has been cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Ants observed under back counter next to refrigerator. Contact pest control and service as needed.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing. Discontinue using sponges to wash food contact surfaces.

590.004/4-101.16-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Soils and debris in cabintets under blender station and table. Clean and maintain.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Nov 26, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Mouse droppings under and behind refrigertor in back room and in cabinet under blenders. Clean and monitor for activity. Send current pest reports.

590.006/6-501.111-C

Nov 8, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Assignment (pf)

Inspector notes: No Food Protection Manager certification posted. Provide current food protection manager certification

590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Mouse droppings under and behind refrigertor in back room and in cabinet under blenders. Clean and monitor for activity. Send current pest reports.

590.006/6-501.111-C

May 17, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Mouse droppings behind and under refrigeration under shelf at front counter and under sink. Clean all areas and provide current pest report.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponges observed at ware washing sink. DIscard sponges and do not use to wash food contact surfaces.

590.004/4-101.16-C

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Dead mouse on glue trap near bathroom door. Discard dead pest to prevent contamination.

590.006/6-501.112-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Interior of root beer refrigerator with spills. Clean and maintain.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Feb 1, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No vomit clean up kit/procedures on site.Provide vomit clean up kit. Procedures will be Emailed to the owner

590.002/2-501.11-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Posted certified food manager & allergen awareness employee no longer works at this site. Provide current certifications from a full time employee.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Dec 5, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No vomit clean up kit/procedures on site.Provide vomit clean up kit. Procedures will be Emailed to the owner

590.002/2-501.11-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Posted certified food manager & allergen awareness employee no longer works at this site. Provide current certifications from a full time employee.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

May 12, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floors below counters with soils Interiors of freezers with food spills Clean all areas with proper frequency

590.004/4-602.13-C

Oct 5, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Emack & Bolio's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Emack & Bolio's on file is from Jun 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Emack & Bolio's?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Emack & Bolio's.

How does Emack & Bolio's compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Emack & Bolio's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Emack & Bolio's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Emack & Bolio's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Emack & Bolio's 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 Emack & Bolio's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Emack & Bolio's is inspected around three times per year on average.

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