Gather

75 Northern Av, Boston, MA 02210

American

Last inspected: Aug 4, 2023

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Gather has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 4, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Gather dates to Aug 4, 2023.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

“Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Gather's latest score of 100 sits above the Boston average of 86. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 4, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 14, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator for dish machine. Provide.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food employee eating at cookline. COS. Retrain staff.

590.002/2-401.11-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Peeling paint on surfaces near coffee bar. Repair.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)

Inspector notes: Digital thermometer on high temperature dish machine is not functioning properly. Repair. Alternative means to sanitize equipment in three compartment sink. 12-6-22 At this time dishwasher was at 162F at the plate. PIC has a call in to have dishwasher looked at again.

590.004/4-501.15-C

Nov 28, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator for dish machine. Provide.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food employee eating at cookline. COS. Retrain staff.

590.002/2-401.11-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Peeling paint on surfaces near coffee bar. Repair.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Jun 14, 2022

Routine

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Stainer in bar handsink. Corrected on site.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)

Inspector notes: No detergent at bar dish machine. Corrected on site. Sanitizer is 50PPM low temp unit.

590.004/4-204.117-PF

Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)

Inspector notes: Shellstock tag was not with osyters on cookline last date of service not recorded on filed tags. Corrected on site.

590.003/3-203.12-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Deep clean bar floor under and around equipment of visible soils.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Rear door with daylight emitting at seam at bottom of door. Seal with pest proof materials.

590.006/6-202.15-C

May 26, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Variance requirement (pf)

Inspector notes: New machine in site being used rto dry sliced fruits to preserve and use as garnish - discontinue practices at this time until approval is granted from the health department

590.003/3-502.11-PF

Wood use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all wooden boards used with ready to eat foods have a barrier / parchmenrt paper if the wood is not a " hard wood as in a Maple that is non absorbant - address as discussed

590.004/4-101.17-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all bulk food storage bins are clearly and properly identified as such

590.003/3-302.12-C

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Replace any / all missing ceiling tiles where needed in the kitchen

590.006/6-201.16-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gather last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gather on file is from Aug 4, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gather?

Across the inspection record, “temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gather.

How does Gather compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Gather most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Gather's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gather have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gather means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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