Gre.Co

225 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Gre.Co stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 29, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “system maintained in good repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: At the three compartment sink quats tested at 0ppm and in red sanitizer bucket quats tested at over 500ppm; it is unclear what is causing this but the person in charge emptied all the buckets and sink and refilled them and tested at 300ppm quats; sanitizer should be at ppm per manafacturer's instructions.
590.004/4-501.114-P
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Per the person in charge and per observation there is a dedicated prep sink with an air gap but the staff do not use the prep sink due to water spilling onto the floor due to the pipes not being aligned and therefore the staff have been using bus buckets to wash produce for a number of years; have a licensed plumber repair or adjust the pipes to allow the staff to use the prep sink.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: At the walk-in refrigerator there is no internal thermometer; provide internal thermometers in conspicuous locations in all cold holding units.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a covered waste receptacle in the restroom for sanitary products.
590.005/5-501.17-C
74
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Seal behind 3 compartment sink is compromised allowing water to pool on the floor under sink and covered in mildew. Replace caulk/sealant to prevent water from pooling.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease trap lid covered with plastic film. Discard film.
590.004/4-101.19-C
90
Jun 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Rice holding at 110F cooked several hours prior. Discarded by PIC. Monitor rice cooker to ensure that "warm holding" function is working correctly.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior chute of ice machine with black mold-like substance. Clean and maintain.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings under shelves in dry storage and under ice machine. Clean and monitor for activity. Reviewed pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Slow leak from pipe under wash bay of 3 compartment sink. Repair as needed. Keep floor clean and dry.
590.005/5-205.15-C
67
May 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Baklava for self-service sale without complete ingredients labels. Provide complete labels for any self-service packaged foods.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Faucet at 3 compartment sink leaks. Repair as needed
590.005/5-205.15-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweep on back door broken. Day light visible under door. Replace sweep as needed to prevent pests from entering building.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and standing water under 3 compartment sink. Soils and debris on window sill behind 3 compartment sink under prep table under ice machine and on floor in dry goods storage. Clean all areas to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Dec 4, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Outside the back of the establishment with soils debris and numerous cigerettes on the ground- Properly clean area
590.006/6-501.114-C
95
May 15, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Small leak noted below 3 bay sink- Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exteriors of bulk food containers with dried on food soils- Clean Floors throughout with encrusted soils along walls and under equipment- Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Nov 17, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Eggs stored abosve ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken kabobs in production line drawer at 52F. Person in charge indicated they had been brought to line one hour prior. Person in charge returned to walk in to properly cool.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Visable soils inside the interior of the ice machine. Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No testing strips available for quat sanitizer. Sanitizer tested with inspector kit. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker on cookline is expired. Schedule cleaning appointment
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Production line cutting board is worn and heavily scored. Replace or resurface.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles on production line without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gre.Co last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gre.Co on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gre.Co?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gre.Co.

How does Gre.Co compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Gre.Co most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Gre.Co's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Gre.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 Gre.Co inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gre.Co is inspected around two times per year on average.