Eva
Last inspected: Aug 15, 2025
78
Score
Eva appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Eva on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 15, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shellfish tags missing date of last piece sold. Maintain shellfish tags with date of last piece sold.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior chute of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers observed without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.
590.002/2-402.11-C
78
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Floor drain at bar not draining properly. Service as needed. Call placed to plumber
590.005/5-205.15-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No covered waste recptacle in employee bathroom. Provide covered trash bin.
590.005/5-501.17-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Door to employee bathroom not self-closing. Provide self-closing door.
590.006/6-202.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings in dry storage and under beverage station. Clean and monitor for activity. Reviewed pest reports
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled shower curtain lining dish area. Replace curtain with materials that are durable and cleanable.
590.004/4-101.19-C
78
Apr 22, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment clothes washers dryers and storage cabinets contamination prevention location (c)
Inspector notes: Area behind establishment is being used to store uniforms linens takeout containers and wrapped disposible tableware Establishment shall provide a fully protected area for storage of all food service items or bring all food service items within the establishment for storage Contact the Building Department prior to erecting any sheds or storage in the back area
590.004/4-401.11-C1
95
Nov 3, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees handling and preparing products with bare hands Corrected on site and reviewed PIC shall review proper glove use with all employees
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection numerous wiping cloth buckets and the automated dispenser at the 3 bay sink for quats sanitizer were tested and all tested at 0ppm. The quats sanitizer bottle under the 3 bay sink was observed as being empty. Bottle was replaced and the sanitizer tested at Ensure sanitizer is available at all times for use and is properly tested
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machine at the bar is not properly dispensing chlorine sanitizer Ecolab contacted to make repairs to ensure chlorine is at 50-100ppm
590.004/4-204.117-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Gauged on the high temperature dish machine are not properly measuring water temperatures- Repair Thermal strip indicates water is reaching 180F during rinse
590.004/4-204.115-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple priority violations noted on inspection report Review all violations with staff
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Area behind the establishment with large amounts of unused equipment and debris on the ground Clean area with proper frequency and remove unnessesary items
590.006/6-501.114-C
Equipment clothes washers dryers and storage cabinets contamination prevention location (c)
Inspector notes: Area behind establishment is being used to store uniforms linens takeout containers and wrapped disposible tableware Establishment shall provide a fully protected area for storage of all food service items or bring all food service items within the establishment for storage Contact the Building Department prior to erecting any sheds or storage in the back area
590.004/4-401.11-C1
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous products in various stages of thawing on counters and in the 3 bay sink at the time of the inspection Reviewed proper thawing measures- corrected at the time of the inspection
590.003/3-501.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employees taking vegetatbles from the shipping containers without washing and slicing the products- Shipping container does not indicate that the product is prewashed Reviewed at this time and corrected
590.003/3-307.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths throughout kitchen in sanitizer solution that tested at 0ppm- Corrected
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Oct 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees handling and preparing products with bare hands Corrected on site and reviewed PIC shall review proper glove use with all employees
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple priority violations noted on inspection report Review all violations with staff
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Gauged on the high temperature dish machine are not properly measuring water temperatures- Repair Thermal strip indicates water is reaching 180F during rinse
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machine at the bar is not properly dispensing chlorine sanitizer Ecolab contacted to make repairs to ensure chlorine is at 50-100ppm
590.004/4-204.117-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection numerous wiping cloth buckets and the automated dispenser at the 3 bay sink for quats sanitizer were tested and all tested at 0ppm. The quats sanitizer bottle under the 3 bay sink was observed as being empty. Bottle was replaced and the sanitizer tested at Ensure sanitizer is available at all times for use and is properly tested
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Area behind the establishment with large amounts of unused equipment and debris on the ground Clean area with proper frequency and remove unnessesary items
590.006/6-501.114-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths throughout kitchen in sanitizer solution that tested at 0ppm- Corrected
590.003/3-304.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employees taking vegetatbles from the shipping containers without washing and slicing the products- Shipping container does not indicate that the product is prewashed Reviewed at this time and corrected
590.003/3-307.11-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous products in various stages of thawing on counters and in the 3 bay sink at the time of the inspection Reviewed proper thawing measures- corrected at the time of the inspection
590.003/3-501.13-C
47
Jul 24, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at the in use bar area- Corrected
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap available at the in use bar area- corrected
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer available at the time of the inspection- Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Deep plastic container of spinach dip labeled as prepared on 07/22/23 was at 54F in the walkin. Otherv products and the walkin temperature at 39F. Review cooling procedures with staff Container of spinach dip voluntarily discarded and denatured by the PIC
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple frozen products defrosting in stagnant water- Reviewed thawing procedures and corrected on site
590.003/3-501.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hoods expired June 2023- Schedule hood cleaning/inspection
590.006/6-501.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Rear storage area of establishment with clutter and extra equipment Clean area and sweep/mop grounds
590.006/6-501.114-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives stored between equipment- Removed at the time of the inspection and placed in the dishwasher Review with staff
590.003/3-304.12-C
55
Nov 7, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Ice used as exterior coolant prohibited as ingredient (p)
Inspector notes: Establishment storing bottled drinks in the ice used for drinks at the bar- Discontinue
590.003/3-303.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple products in lift top refrigeration at above 41F- Pico 50F Guacamole 46F Ensure products are placed in unit and held at 41F or below Products removed and placed in walkin at 38F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple handwash sinks with no paper towels- Corrected
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Refrigeration unit at cookline at 46F- Products removed- Repair unit
590.004/4-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Internal panel of ice machine with pink mold like buildup- Clean and sanitize
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handwash sink at bar completely full of equipment- Cleared
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Vents above hoods and hood filters with dust buildup- Clean with proper frequency
590.006/6-501.14-C
47
Apr 15, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC has just order irreversible measuring device for the two high temperature dishwashers.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC was installing soap at all hand sinks at this time.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC was installing paper towel holders at this time at all hand sinks.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: PIC has a plumber coming in today to properly hook up the drain for the ice machine. Can not drain into three bay sink.
590.006/6-501.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eva last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eva on file is from Aug 15, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eva?
Across the inspection record, “maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Eva.
How does Eva compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Eva most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Eva's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eva have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Eva 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 Eva inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Eva is inspected around three times per year on average.
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