Friendship BBQ
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2025
90
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Friendship BBQ stretching back to 2022. Friendship BBQ was last inspected on Apr 23, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
Looking across the full record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; Friendship BBQ is comfortably above that bar. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Hood filters with built up grease. Clean to remove and update hood sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Hood filters with built up grease. Clean to remove and update hood sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Apr 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw animal product observed stored above ready to eat produce. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Meat slicer observed with dried food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Employee observed filling up water pitcher in hand sink. Discontinue.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles observed with no labels. Provide label.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Hood filters with built up grease. Clean to remove and update hood sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in kitchen area observed clogged. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee clothing observed on top of refrigeration unit in close proximity to food. Discontinue.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Package of cigarettes observed in close proximity to food in kitchen area. Corrected on site.
590.002/2-401.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple employees on production line observed without hair restraints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
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Apr 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw animal product stored above ready to eat produce. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Employee blocking hand sink by putting prepped food product on top of sink. Person in charge corrected. Ensure hand sink is always available to be used.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple employees on production line without hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard under spices in kitchen shelf. Remove
590.004/4-101.19-C
70
Mar 6, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Dust and debris in dining room from construction. Clean to remove all dust and debris in dining room.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Sep 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw meat stored above produce in walk-in refrigerator. Corrected on site. Ensure raw meats are stored below produce and ready to eat foods.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shellfish tags not stored with shellfish. Tags not dated for last piece sold. Organize tags and date when last piece sold to maintain records.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Debris and grease under cookline. Clean to avoid attracting pests. Top of grease trap under 3 compartment sink with soils and debris. Maintain clean. Unpleasant ordor at 3 compartment sink. Provide documentation of last cleaning.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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May 1, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expires this month. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Apr 19, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw meat in walk-in cooler stored over produce and ready to eat foods. Produce stored in old chicken box. Discard chicken box and discontinue using old chickens boxes for storage. Chicken boxes must be discarded and not used for storage. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shellfich tags not stored with clams and oysters. Tags must be stored with shellfish until last piece is sold then hold tags for 90 days.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expires this month. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Debris on floor under cookline and prep tables. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Oct 11, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked rice stored on counter at 70F for unknown time. Discarded by PIC. Store cooked foods refrigerated at or below 41F to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw crab container on top of raw lamb kidneys. Raw chicken stored above raw clams and cabbage. Pork brains stored above cooked fish ball. Blood spills on bottom of bun reach-in cooler. Clean Store raw animal products according to final cooking temperature and below produce and ready to eat foods at all times. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Clams stored without shellfish tag. Store shellfish with tags until all pieces are sold. Then hold tag for 90 days. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Floor cleaner stored in old vinegar bottles. Chemicals must be stored in clearly labeled containers to prevent contamintion and accidents.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Reminder on menu does not correspond to raw beef offered on menu. Raw and under cooked foods must have designation on menu connecting them to Reminder and Disclosure of danger consuming them.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Molluscan shellfish original container (c)
Inspector notes: Shucked oysters stored in walk-in cooler for more than a day in advance of sale. Oysters are served fully cooked. Discontinue shucking oysters more than one shift in advance.
590.003(B)/3-203.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soilede siping cloths on counters. Store wiing cloths in sanitizer solution to prevent cross contamination.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Cleaning scheduled for tonight.
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Jul 11, 2022
Routine
7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at service counter and kitchen prep station out of towels. Ensure all hand sinks have towels and soap at all times. Corrected on site.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No kit or procedures on site. Guidance provided via email.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: Assign and certify a fulltime employee in food protection who can take active managerial control of kitchen opertations and food safety.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shellfish tags held on shelf in kitchen not with clams. Tags must be held with shellfish until all are sold then hold tag for 90 days.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No consumer advisory on menu for undercooked beef skewers. Update menu to include consumer advisory.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for testing final rinse of high temp dish machine. Provide either thermometer or strips.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with black and pink mold-like substance. Clean and maintain to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored in ice machine. Store scoop in clean container out of ice machine.
590.003/3-304.12-C
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Cooked beef tripe cooling in a plastic container with plastic film covering container. Cool cooked foods in metal containers uncovered to allow maximum heat transfer.
590.003/3-501.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Debris and soils under ice machine and front service line. Clean and maintain.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Old mouse droppings under 3 compartment sink and in electrical room. Clean areas and monitor for activity.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Glue boards with dead roaches in electrical room. Discard as needed.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expires this month. Provide scheduled cleaning date at compliance inspection.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Shells use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Shells are washed and reused for service and serving food. Discontinue reusing shells for service.
590.004/4-502.14-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wooded skewer for cooking meats being washed and reused. Discontinue reusing wooden skewers for cooking and serving.
590.004/4-101.17-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard lining shelves in kitchen. Foil covering table under tea brewer. Plastic bag used as barrier to protect utensils. Use materials that are durable cleanable and non-absorbent.
590.004/4-101.19-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Friendship BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Friendship BBQ on file is from Apr 23, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Friendship BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Friendship BBQ.
How does Friendship BBQ compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Friendship BBQ most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Friendship BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Friendship BBQ have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Friendship BBQ 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 Friendship BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Friendship BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.
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