Flik International @ Merck & Co.
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Flik International @ Merck & Co. eight times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 16, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Flik International @ Merck & Co. trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Using TPHC with approval. Please provided a complete list food items and each section of food service where TPHC
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Chipped and worn paint on walls and attachments - Kitchen/ware washing and walk units
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn cutting boards
590.004/4-501.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Repair lid to ice machine in back area
590.004/4-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Soils on walls and attachments Kitchen/prep/ware washing
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walk in freezer floor to remove debris
590.006/6-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the dunnage rack and wire rack shelving unit to remove soils/spills.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: The handsink in the dishroom is not operating.Repair Discussed with the manager to use alternate sink until repairs are complete.
590.005/5-205.15-C
86
Jan 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine Wash 156 F Final rinse Gauge 205 F Irreveresible measuring device 149.8 F Work order placed. Unit put out of order and using 3 bay sink only w/quats sanitizer
590.004/4-501.112-PF
90
Nov 4, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cold holding - All TCS foods must be properly stored at 41 F or below Multiple temperatures in the danger zone noted during inspection Salad bar - well of salad bar in approx. 4" deep and food is being stored above the cold surface Cooked broccoli w/veggies 50 F Leafy greens 50 F Cooked sandwich prep - TCS food being stored on cold plate with approx. 1" deep space Leafy greens 50 F Hummas 49 F Bleu cheese
590.003/3-501.16-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed only one food handler washing hands during inspection with being prompt to by PIC
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed many food handlers not using signle use gloves properly Leaving returning work stations. Multitasking wearing same single use gloves I provided during inspection a handout on proper glove use at this inspection and at a prior inspection
590.003/3-304.15-P
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine Wash 156 F Final rinse Gauge 200 F Irreveresible measuring device 154 F Work order placed. Unit put out of order and using 3 bay sink only w/quats sanitizer
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepacked bake goods for customer self service not labeled per code
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler that was instructed by PIC to wash hand rinse hands at dump sink
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand sink at hot foods/cooking area at start of line - Install hand washing sink Employees rinsing hands at dump sink
590.005/5-203.11-PF
43
Feb 2, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Exposed insulation around pipes in mop sink area
590.006/6-501.11-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: Final rinse 200 F Using 3 bay sink with quats Upon re-inspection Final rinse guage reading 209F(disk 160F) Repair guage
590.004/4-502.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Gasket on lid to ice machine worn Gasket on 3 door refrigerator worn
590.004/4-601.11-C
86
Jan 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Mechanical warewashing equipment wash solution temperature (pf)
Inspector notes: Wash temperature 142 F Must maintain 160 F
590.004/4-501.110-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Some hand sinks in prep area don't have signage reminding employees to wash hands.
590.006/6-301.14-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: Final rinse 200 F Using 3 bay sink with quats Upon re-inspection Final rinse guage reading 209F(disk 160F) Repair guage
590.004/4-502.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Gasket on lid to ice machine worn Gasket on 3 door refrigerator worn
590.004/4-601.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Exposed insulation around pipes in mop sink area
590.006/6-501.11-C
74
Jan 9, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Final rinse 200 F Using 3 bay sink with quats Irreversable measuring device not registering
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment wash solution temperature (pf)
Inspector notes: Wash temperature 142 F Must maintain 160 F
590.004/4-501.110-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Gasket on lid to ice machine worn Gasket on 3 door refrigerator worn
590.004/4-601.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Some hand sinks in prep area don't have signage reminding employees to wash hands.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Exposed insulation around pipes in mop sink area
590.006/6-501.11-C
70
Mar 14, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flik International @ Merck & Co. last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flik International @ Merck & Co. on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flik International @ Merck & Co.?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Flik International @ Merck & Co..
How does Flik International @ Merck & Co. compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Flik International @ Merck & Co. most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Flik International @ Merck & Co.'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Flik International @ Merck & Co. have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Flik International @ Merck & Co. means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Flik International @ Merck & Co. inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flik International @ Merck & Co. is inspected around three times per year on average.
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