Gray's Hall
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
86
Score
Gray's Hall appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 2, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
“Shell stock maintaining identification” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Among South Boston restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsinks missing paper towels. Provide at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food soils inside and outside of refrigeration and freezer units. Clean to remove all soils. Heavy food debris on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
86
Jun 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw meat products stored above raw vegetables in the walkin refrigeration- Store products properly
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of pest activity noted in the lower level- Provide an updated detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips available for quats sanitizer that is used in the 3 bay sink- Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dishwasher in the lower level is not properly dispensing chlorine sanitizer and tested at 0ppm The unit was primed and continued to test at 0ppm Make proper repairs to ensure the chlorine sanitizer is maintained at 50-100ppm The high temperature dishwasher at the bar is within normal limits and will be used until the low temperature machine is repaired
590.004/4-204.117-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on the inspection report- Review with staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Oysters placed in a cold holding well at the service line with no shell stock tag- Corrected at the time of the inspection Reviewed procedures
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Damp/soiled wiping cloths on counters- Maintain in sanitizer solution
590.004/4-901.12-C
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Oct 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed fresh tuna stored @ 46F on the cooking line and carrots stored in oven @ 111F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC stored in walk in cooler while on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen prep area. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at all hand sinks at all times. COS
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Produce being washed in sanitizing bay of 3 compartment sink. Discussed with PIC the process of contacting ISDHEALT@BOSTON.GOV for approval of this process
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed incomplete shell stock tags for mussels and oysters. Discussed with PIC to ensure to complete tags with the last date sold on tags
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris inside upright freezer in basement prep area. Clean to remove all debris
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Observed previous employee Certified Food Protection Manager certificate posted. Provide a valid / current certificate and Allergen Awareness certificate
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
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Oct 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No presence of chlorine sanitizer at low temp dish machine. Alternative means to sanitize equipment at three compartment sink.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: Basement prep kitchen is oppressively hot. Improve HVAC in basement.
590.006/6-304.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag is expired. provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
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May 17, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 9, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Eggs on rack directly on floor. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No inside thermometer at cookline drawer unit. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
90
Nov 22, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw whole shell eggs stored on top of prepared foods and produce- Discontinue storing over ready to eat or prepared foods.- COS Raw Live oysters stored with Live mussels without self draining container- Separate the different species and provide a self draining container for the excess liquid.- COS
590.003/3-302.11-P
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Basement employee restroom without self closing hinge. Provide.
590.006/6-202.14-C
82
Nov 15, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw whole shell eggs stored on top of prepared foods and produce- Discontinue storing over ready to eat or prepared foods.- COS Raw Live oysters stored with Live mussels without self draining container- Separate the different species and provide a self draining container for the excess liquid.- COS
590.003/3-302.11-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee enter open kitchen area and not first wash hands. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Employee restroom handsoap is empty. COS.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Oysters found without tag located in office. Keep shellstock tags with product until it is exhausted. COS.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Cookline handsink with no signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Basement employee restroom without self closing hinge. Provide.
590.006/6-202.14-C
55
Nov 8, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee enter open kitchen area and not first wash hands. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Employee restroom handsoap is empty. COS.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Oysters found without tag located in office. Keep shellstock tags with product until it is exhausted. COS.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Cookline handsink with no signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Basement employee restroom without self closing hinge. Provide.
590.006/6-202.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gray's Hall last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gray's Hall on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gray's Hall?
Across the inspection record, “shell stock maintaining identification” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gray's Hall.
How does Gray's Hall compare to other restaurants in South Boston?
Gray's Hall most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the South Boston average of 87.
Has Gray's Hall's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Gray's Hall 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 Gray's Hall 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 Gray's Hall inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gray's Hall is inspected around three times per year on average.
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