Fig's
Last inspected: Jan 17, 2025
41
Score
Across the available record, Fig's has 17 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Fig's was last inspected on Jan 17, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 15 violations each, up from closer to nine violations before.
“Controlling pests” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
17
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 17, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine with no presence of chlorine when tested. Make all necessary repairs. Alternative means to sanitize equipment in three bay sink with chlorine sanitizer in place.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Staff preparing foods with handsinks obstructed and without soap with no evidence of handwashing. Corrected on site. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.12-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked meat 50F made within past two hours placed on ice to cool indirectly. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at handsinks. COS.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No handsoap at handsinks. COS
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler is still inoperable. Repair. All other refrigeration is holding at below 41F including reach in coolers in basement. From 8/3/24 re-inspection: ":Walk in cooler is not operating at this time. PIC was able to provide proof of shipping date of 8.13.24 for parts required for repair. PIC has been directed to notify the area inspector when the repair is completed to confirm operating properly before it can be utilized. " SD
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Deep clean floors under pizza oven bar and kitchen equipment througout of visible soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Missing grout in several areas of kitchen floors. Clean & repair.
590.006/6-101.11-C
41
Aug 3, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of employee handwashing. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.12-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chopped tomatoes 47F cucumbers 48F. Voluntarilly discarded.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Scheduling inspection and service for a water system device (pf)
Inspector notes: Water filter device on floor connected to flex hose. Provide more information on proper maintenance.
590.005/5-205.13-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings in front dining room area next to windows on basement floors under shelving and equipment under equipment at bar on floors under equipment in kitchen next to rear entrance opposite walkin cooler under dish machine on roof outside building. Evidence of gnaw marks and entry through previously sealed holes and as noted on the most recent pest control report from Modern dates 7.31.24. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report stating detailed locations of entry points steps taken to remediate and recommendations moving forward. Increase pest control visits as needed to address repeat pest violations. Numerous small and large flies in basement trash room. Treat.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Repeat priority violations. Provide active managerial control. On site CFPM limited oversight manager not present was available by speaker phone. Provide an onsite person in charge who can demonstrate knowledge and active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Foods in reach in coolers not date marked held overnight. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Walkin cooler 60F. Repair. No TCS foods in walkin cooler. Invoice has been provided for parts on order from refrigeration company. Two reach in refrigerators have been added in basement to support menu until walkin is repaired. Flip top unit at pizza station 50F inoperable at time of inspection no food in unit. Two flip top reach in coolers in kitchen one is holding at 47F other 50F as seen on equipment thermometers and cold holding temperatures of TCS foods. All foods in units voluntarily discarded. Business currently does not have enough refrigeration to support the menu.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Barrels in trash room with soils. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food employees without hair restraints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler is not operating at this time. PIC was able to provide proof of shipping date of 8.13 for parts required for repair. PIC has been directed to notify the area inspector when the repair is completed to confirm operating properly before it can be utilized. Establishment will continue to not utilize and signage is posted on unit to notify staff it is out of order.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings observed on floors throughout the business buildup of soils and filth under bar equipment kitchen cookline equipment under stored equipment and furniture in basement under pizza hearth. Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Other liquid wastes and rainwater (c)
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler condensate drain draining into a overflowing bus bucket on floor. Repair. Worker in site removed standing water.
590.005/5-403.12-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Trash barrels in basement trash room not covered.
590.005/5-501.113-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean trash room of visible soils on surfaces. Pest proof the door to trash room.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Broken tiles and missing grout in kitchen with moisture. Clean to remove. Repair.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Openings observed in rafters in basement above wall facing street opening observed in wall next to wall AC unit previously sealed opening at bottom of brick wall near kitchen entrance on side of pizza oven with disturbed materials. Pest control report from Modern dated 7.31.24 has stated that previously filled in holes have been re-perforated by rodents and need to be sealed again with pest proof materials. Conduct a full assessment of the building in collaboration with pest control company to identify and seal any and all outer openings to prevent entrance of rats.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: The establishment is not being cleaned with the proper frequency. Extensive buildup and food soils standing water under cookline equipment evidence of rodent activity with droppings in several areas including the kicthen. Develop cleaning schedules to address sanitary concerns.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Grease dripping from vents. Clean to remove. Provide updated hood sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
26
Aug 1, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chopped tomatoes 47F cucumbers 48F. Voluntarilly discarded.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of employee handwashing. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.12-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Repeat priority violations. Provide active managerial control. On site CFPM limited oversight manager not present was available by speaker phone. Provide an onsite person in charge who can demonstrate knowledge and active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Foods in reach in coolers not date marked held overnight. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Walkin cooler 60F. Repair. No TCS foods in walkin cooler. Invoice has been provided for parts on order from refrigeration company. Two reach in refrigerators have been added in basement to support menu until walkin is repaired. Flip top unit at pizza station 50F inoperable at time of inspection no food in unit. Two flip top reach in coolers in kitchen one is holding at 47F other 50F as seen on equipment thermometers and cold holding temperatures of TCS foods. All foods in units voluntarily discarded. Business currently does not have enough refrigeration to support the menu.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Scheduling inspection and service for a water system device (pf)
Inspector notes: Water filter device on floor connected to flex hose. Provide more information on proper maintenance.
590.005/5-205.13-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings in front dining room area next to windows on basement floors under shelving and equipment under equipment at bar on floors under equipment in kitchen next to rear entrance opposite walkin cooler under dish machine on roof outside building. Evidence of gnaw marks and entry through previously sealed holes and as noted on the most recent pest control report from Modern dates 7.31.24. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report stating detailed locations of entry points steps taken to remediate and recommendations moving forward. Increase pest control visits as needed to address repeat pest violations. Numerous small and large flies in basement trash room. Treat.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Barrels in trash room with soils. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings observed on floors throughout the business buildup of soils and filth under bar equipment kitchen cookline equipment under stored equipment and furniture in basement under pizza hearth. Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Grease dripping from vents. Clean to remove. Provide updated hood sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Other liquid wastes and rainwater (c)
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler condensate drain draining into a overflowing bus bucket on floor. Repair. Worker in site removed standing water.
590.005/5-403.12-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: The establishment is not being cleaned with the proper frequency. Extensive buildup and food soils standing water under cookline equipment evidence of rodent activity with droppings in several areas including the kicthen. Develop cleaning schedules to address sanitary concerns.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Openings observed in rafters in basement above wall facing street opening observed in wall next to wall AC unit previously sealed opening at bottom of brick wall near kitchen entrance on side of pizza oven with disturbed materials. Pest control report from Modern dated 7.31.24 has stated that previously filled in holes have been re-perforated by rodents and need to be sealed again with pest proof materials. Conduct a full assessment of the building in collaboration with pest control company to identify and seal any and all outer openings to prevent entrance of rats.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Broken tiles and missing grout in kitchen with moisture. Clean to remove. Repair.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean trash room of visible soils on surfaces. Pest proof the door to trash room.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Trash barrels in basement trash room not covered.
590.005/5-501.113-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food employees without hair restraints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
27
May 16, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Walkin cooler 60F. Repair. Invoice has been provided for parts on order from refrigeration company. Two reach in refrigerators have been added in basement to support menu until walkin is repaired.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment has increased pest control at the location to 2x weekly to address any pest control issues Continue to provide updated pest control eports to the Health Department
590.006/6-501.111-C
86
Apr 26, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 23 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of handwashing observed among staff. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine no presence of sanitizer when checked with test kit. Repair. Sanitize equipment at the three compartment sink.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: No food prep sink. Install food prep sink with indirect waste/ air gap drain or apply for variance.
590.005/5-202.13-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Eggs in walkin cooler 69F. Voluntarily discarded.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Walkin cooler 60F. Repair. Provide invoice from refrigeration maintenance company.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No certified manager on site with no designated person in charge. Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity with gnaw marks and droppings on window sill in dining room near front window droppings under handsink at pizza station droppings in basement on top of refrigerators on floors under equipment and in trash room. Numerous small flies observed. Provide updated IPM pest control report to isdhealth@boston.gov at once.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at kitchen handsink. Corrected on site.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at kitchen and pizza station handsink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink blocked with utensils and bucket. Corrected on site.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No assigned person in charge. Provide.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
(c)(2) (3) and (17) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Food employees do not have knowledge of illness policy. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-102.11-PF
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Sheet pans of meatballs out of oven cooling on dining room tables still above 135F prior to cooling method. Stage foods in protected areas. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-305.14-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Ground meat thawing in standing water. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: The business physical facilities and equipment are not being cleaned with the proper frequency. Develop cleaning schedules to address.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove debris and paneling behind walkin cooler..
590.006/6-501.114-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment has increased pest control at the location to 2x weekly to address any pest control issues Continue to provide updated pest control eports to the Health Department
590.006/6-501.111-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light out in cookline hood. Replace.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Gaps around pipes in basement trash room. Indentify and Seal all entry points with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Trash barrell in basement missing cover. Replace.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors throughout with buildup of soils under and around equipment. Rodent droppings on floors at bar and in basement droppings on top of refrigerators in basement. Clean and sanitize under around behind and on top of equipment. Standing water on floors in kitchen near walkin. Clean to remove. Buildup of filth and soils under pizza oven behind dish machine. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Meat Slicer not cleaned after use. Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-602.11-C
14
Jan 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: No food prep sink. Install food prep sink with indirect waste/ air gap drain or apply for variance.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Replace loose and broken floor tiles behind bar where needed.
590.006/6-101.11-C
82
Jan 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: No food prep sink. Install food prep sink with indirect waste/ air gap drain or apply for variance.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings observed under desk in basement. Clean and sanitize the area. Provide updated IPM pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Replace loose and broken floor tiles behind bar where needed.
590.006/6-101.11-C
74
Jan 5, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: No food prep sink. Install food prep sink with indirect waste drain or apply for variance.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)
Inspector notes: Mise em place toppings for pizza station on counter exposed to customer side of pathway to restrooms. Relocate or install sneeze guards.
590.003/3-306.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Food worker in kitchen preparing raw chicken in close proximity to ready to eat cut vegetables. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of handwashing. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at pizza hand sink. COS.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings observed under desk in basement. Clean and sanitize the area. Provide updated IPM pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Isabelles pizza with undercooked egg with no reminder (*) provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No handsoap and pizza line handsink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Loose vent cover in wall behind dishwasher missing vent cover in restroom ceiling. Replace.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Food drinking open beverage eating in pizza area. COS
590.002/2-401.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food worker without hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Replace loose and broken floor tiles behind bar where needed.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the bar and kitchen areas under around and behind equipment of all visible soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: Choke save expired. Provide current. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
25
Oct 19, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test kit
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of flies in basement/prep/kitchen/ware washing/mop closet - Provide treatment from licensed exterminator and report prior to reinspection Evidence of rodent droppings on floor under equipment - Basement Provide IPM and extermination prior to reinpection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Approved system and cleanable fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Gloves on spray faucet - Dishwashing area
590.005/5-202.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused and unnecessary artiles from basement
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floor in basement trash room and kitchen/ware washing Built up soils on walls ceilings and attachments in kitchen/ware washing
590.006/6-201.11-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Waste receptacles in trash room
590.005/5-501.113-C
67
Aug 28, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Open top unit not operating.Repair Maintain 41F or below Unit is empty PIC awaiting part
590.004/4-501.11-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine temp guage not operating Replace
590.004/4-502.11-C
90
Aug 11, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Open top unit not operating.Repair Maintain 41F or below Unit is empty PIC awaiting part
590.004/4-501.11-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine temp guage not operating Replace
590.004/4-502.11-C
90
Jul 13, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Items in the open top unit reading 55-60F for 60 min per PIC (raw chcicken 60F tomato's 57F Chop garlic 60F) Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC removed items to alternate unit to cool/hold 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity observed (droppings).Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine temp guage not operating Replace
590.004/4-502.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the basement floor to remove evidence of rodent droppings at the affected location.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Open top unit not operating.Repair Maintain 41F or below Unit is empty PIC awaiting part Saute station open top unit reading 60F.Repair to maintain 41F or below. PIC stating circuit breaker tripped It is back on. Maintain observation of the unit to ensure it is functioning properly before returning to service.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light bulb not operating above the cook line.Replace
590.006/6-303.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker unreadable.Provide proper cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker. PIC stating appt is 7/24/23
590.006/6-501.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Rear door is open.Provide proper screen/barrier to prevent possible pest access. Maintain door closed until screen in place.
590.006/6-501.11-C
58
Dec 20, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Storing hand soap and other chemicals above food items in basement
590.007/7-201.11-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Food handler donning on clean gloves and did not was hands No one can properly was hands due to the hand sinks not in compliance
590.002/2-301.14-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No drying device at hand sink (bar/pizza prep/main prep/ware washing areas
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Electrical cored running across hand sink in prep ware washing area
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Was told by staff the PIC covers this location and Charlestown Provide a full time on site manager who is certified in food safety and sanitation - must be on location full time Employee illness policy does not reflect the food code - I was infomed if the employee is sick they stay home
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No PIC on site during inspection
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up and encrusted soils on floor under and behind all equipment - Steps to basement basement bar pizza prep kitchen/cooking line and ware washing Built up soils on walls and attachments - Bar pizza prep kitchen/cooking line ware washing and mop sink room
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Using milk crates with sheet pans for shelving - Basement
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exterior of all refrigeration units - caked on debris on door handles etc. - Bar/pizza prep/kitchen/cooking area Built up soils on shelving dishwashing unit etc Kitchen/Cooking
590.004/4-202.16-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Pizza paddles stored in milk crate on floor - Corrected on site
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers not labeled - Kitchen/prep/basement
590.003/3-302.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Expanding foam on ceiling and walls not trimmed and smooth - Basement Exposed insulation around ceiling pipe in basement Glue boards on walls in basement
590.006/6-501.11-C
37
Dec 12, 2022
Routine
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 21 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Food handler donning on clean gloves and did not was hands No one can properly was hands due to the hand sinks not in compliance
590.002/2-301.14-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Using air dryers in bathrooms used by employees - No barrier to turn off water and open bathroom doors when hand washing is complete
590.002/2-301.12-P
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Storing hand soap and other chemicals above food items in basement
590.007/7-201.11-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exterior of bulk food containers
590.004/4-602.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No drying device at hand sink (bar/pizza prep/main prep/ware washing areas
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Was told by staff the PIC covers this location and Charlestown Provide a full time on site manager who is certified in food safety and sanitation - must be on location full time Employee illness policy does not reflect the food code - I was infomed if the employee is sick they stay home
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No PIC on site during inspection
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Electrical cored running across hand sink in prep ware washing area
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No one know about the written procedures and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal incidents
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand cleanser at hand sinks - Prep/kitchen/cooking line/bar and pizza prep
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up and encrusted soils on floor under and behind all equipment - Steps to basement basement bar pizza prep kitchen/cooking line and ware washing Built up soils on walls and attachments - Bar pizza prep kitchen/cooking line ware washing and mop sink room
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Tubing in contact with customer ice - Bar area Paper towel dispenser above customer ice - Bar/pizza prep Scoops for customer ice stored in standing water China bowl being used to scoop food items on sandwich unit Open foods not stored in food grade covered containers Using crates for shelving
590.003/3-305.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Pizza paddles stored in milk crate on floor - Corrected on site
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No divider between hand sink and meat slicer - Kitchen/prep area Mop sink next to ice machine and across from walk in unit in kitchen/prep does not have a door
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exterior of all refrigeration units - caked on debris on door handles etc. - Bar/pizza prep/kitchen/cooking area Built up soils on shelving dishwashing unit etc Kitchen/Cooking
590.004/4-202.16-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Using milk crates with sheet pans for shelving - Basement
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on cooking equipment including pizza oven
590.004/4-602.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Expanding foam on ceiling and walls not trimmed and smooth - Basement Exposed insulation around ceiling pipe in basement Glue boards on walls in basement
590.006/6-501.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers not labeled - Kitchen/prep/basement
590.003/3-302.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand was signage in bathroom
590.006/6-301.14-C
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Oct 5, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings observed at the kitchen entrance & near rest rooms.Provide full pest report upon re-inspection PIC stating pest company is on there way.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors to remove evidence of rodent droppings as discussed.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Repair damaged lower wall at the kitchen entrance Possible rodent access point
590.006/6-101.11-C
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Sep 28, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings observed at the kitchen entrance & near rest rooms.Provide full pest report upon re-inspection PIC stating pest company is on there way.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Repair damaged lower wall at the kitchen entrance Possible rodent access point
590.006/6-101.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors to remove evidence of rodent droppings as discussed.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: 3 door bar unit not operating.Repair Single door open top kitchen unit not operating.Repair Unit is empty PIC stating repair is on the way. Upon re-inspection Units are out of service parts on order per PIC
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 6.29.22.Provide proper cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker. PIC instructed to provide Email confirmation of an appt. Upon re-inspection Manager stating appt is on 8.8.22 Confirmation provided
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Jul 26, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Olives cut fruits cherries reading 65-70F overnight per PIC-Bar 3 door unit.PIC discarded Repair unit to maintain 41F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide Chlorine & Quats test kits. (test done using inspectors test kits)
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in several locations.Provide pest report upon re-inspection. Clean/sanitize affected locations PIC cleaning on site
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Posted allergen awreness certificate has expired.provide updated certificate.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove/discard damaged canned item from basement.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior white panel of the dish machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Items stored in the front pizza unit & rear refrigeration missing datemarkings.Provide datemarkings for all stored items held 41F or below over 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide working internal thermometer in the kitchen walk in unit.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Dripping grease at the hood filters.Clean to remove
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 6.29.22.Provide proper cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker. PIC instructed to provide Email confirmation of an appt.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing vent cover at the exhoaust fan-Rest room
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Rear door observed opened with no screen.Discontinue. Provide screen for the rear door or keep closed to prevent pest access.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Provide covers/wraps on all stored items.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water fixture not operating at the handwash station.Repair Alternate sink to be used until repair is complete.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: 3 door bar unit not operating.Repair Single door open top kitchen unit not operating.Repair Unit is empty PIC stating repair is on the way
590.004/4-501.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fig's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fig's on file is from Jan 17, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fig's?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Fig's.
How does Fig's compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Fig's most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Fig's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fig's have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fig's 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.
How often is Fig's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fig's is inspected around seven times per year on average.
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