Foxhole

269 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Foxhole, the earliest from 2023. On Oct 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Foxhole trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Bar dish machine out of sanitizer. Monitor chemical levels to ensure safe operation. Use kitchen dish machine for all warewashing.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips on site for quats sanitizer or chlorine for dish machines. Provide test strips for all chemicals.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar hand sink out of towels. Corrected on site. Ensure all hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Chute of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Standing water under bar. Clean sanitize and dry. Determine source of water. Debris and soils under shelves in kitchen. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handler observed without hair restraint. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.
590.002/2-402.11-C
58
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Scheduled for tomorrow Send sticker
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Apr 11, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled degraded foil covering shlef in walk-in refrigerator. Discard. Use materials that are durable and non-absorbent.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handler without hair restraint. Provide hat or hairnet for all food handlers.
590.002/2-402.11-C
86
Aug 27, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand soap at bar hand sink. Bar not in service. Ensure all hand sinks ahve soap and towels. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Quats sanitizer hooked up to kitchen dismachine as detergent. Ensure correct chemicals are used for warewashing.
590.004/4-204.117-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soda gun holders without drain tubes. Provide drain tubes to prevent soda from attracting pests. Interior chute of ice machine with mold-like substance. Clean and maintain.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Flies in bar and kitchen. Clean drains keep floors clean and dry and sweep under shelves to remove debris that may attract pests. Mouse droppings in kitchen. Clean and monitor for activity.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle without label. Label all chemicals to prevent contamination.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water at 3 compartment sink leaks. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and water un der bar. Grease and debris under grill. Water under caounter with meat slicer. Clean and dry floors to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
55
Aug 17, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous areas of the floor throughout kitchen with missing grout- Repair Mop sink in the kitchen is not enclosed- Repair to fully enclose
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Jun 14, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous areas of the floor throughout kitchen with missing grout- Repair Mop sink in the kitchen is not enclosed- Repair to fully enclose
590.006/6-501.11-C
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Foxhole last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Foxhole on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Foxhole?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Foxhole.

How does Foxhole compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Foxhole most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Foxhole's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Foxhole have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Foxhole 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 Foxhole inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Foxhole is inspected around three times per year on average.