Emack & Bolio's

1 Chelsea St, Charlestown, MA 02129

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Emack & Bolio's stretching back to 2022. Emack & Bolio's was last inspected on Nov 12, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Emack & Bolio's latest score is in line with the Charlestown average of 93. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: clean inside all freeezer . refrigeration units esp[eciallyt around all the gasket on the doors from visible food spills stains and soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

May 15, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Missing the " Allergen Awareness Certificate " for the posted " Serve Safe Certificate " -Provide

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Nov 21, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Compliance with food law (p)

Inspector notes: Ensure all foods including sprinkles and toppings are being purchased from a reputable wholesale supplier only

590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: PIC on site does not have a food safety nor allergen awareness certificate - address as discussed

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units from visible dairy spills stains and soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

May 16, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean inside the front counter / candy case from visible food spills

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being stored off the floors a minimum of six inches in the rearof the shop - to reduce any potential rodent issues

590.003/3-305.11-C

Aug 23, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)

Inspector notes: Floor around mixer with spills and soils clean to remove 2) Walls and electrical panels around mixer with soils clean to remove

590.006/6-201.12-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Table / Stand for mixer with cocao spills and soils clean to remove

590.004/4-101.19-C

Apr 7, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)

Inspector notes: 2) Products stored around hand sink area remove to allow access to properly wash hands

590.006/6-201.12-C

Mar 17, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)

Inspector notes: 1)Floors in walk-in with soils and spills clean to remove 2) Products stored aroun hand sink area remove to allow access to properly wash hands

590.006/6-201.12-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Door flap at back door to hall way in disrepair repace to help prvent rodent from entering establishment

590.006/6-501.111-C

Nov 18, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)

Inspector notes: Interior of microwave with soils and stains replace

590.004/4-602.11-P

Jun 6, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Open bags of Sugar & flower once opened store in closed covered containers

590.003/3-305.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)

Inspector notes: Walls behind and beside frappe machine mixer with old soils and spills clean to remove

590.006/6-201.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Doors and gaskets of 2 door low boy at front counter that holds milks with old soils and spils clean to remove

590.004/4-602.13-C

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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 Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

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

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

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

Emack & Bolio's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Charlestown average of 93.

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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