Gre.Co
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
67
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Gre.Co stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Gre.Co's latest score of 67 falls below the Boston average of 86. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent dropping along wall to service line. Contact licensed pest control for services and provide a detailed report (latest report 3/23/26)
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease and food spills along grill station and cooking oven. Clean to remove all spills / grease with frequency to prevent harborage
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed damaged door sweep at front door. Replace to ensure no gaps in order to prevent pest entry
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired February 2026. PIC contact hood cleaning company while on site - Scheduled April 9th and place on cancellation list for open availability
590.006/6-501.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed donut scooper stored in stagnant water. Discontinue storing utensil in stagnant water and store in existing running well
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bulk containers stored unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
67
Nov 28, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Expired hood sticker 6/25. PIC states the company serviced the establishment last week and did not change the tags. PIC advised to follow up with vendor and provide proof of maintenance via email.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Nov 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Expired hood sticker 6/25. PIC states the company serviced the establishment last week and did not change the tags. PIC advised to follow up with vendor and provide proof of maintenance via email.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed handsink utilized to discard food and beverages. Clean to remove and retrain staff on proper use of handsink. Prep area
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings on the window counter ledge and on the shelving unit. remove all dry goods and equipment. Clean to remove and discard any products not sealed properly. PIC states that area is not utilized at any time.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food soils and debris in and around the multiple handsinks. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings on the shelving units. Clean to remove
590.004/4-101.19-C
78
Mar 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted no procedures on site for Vomit and diarrhea events. Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Ready to eat food covered by a cloth. Remove and retrain staff to only use lids to cover the product.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Noted lighting in the refrigerator below 10 foot candle. Provide
590.006/6-303.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Noted hood sticker expired 3/12/24. Service
590.006/6-501.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoops stored in contact with the ice in the ice machine. Retrain staff to store scoop with handle facing up or in a clean container. Product scoops stored in a bulk container in the back prep area. Remove and store in a clean container or handle not touching the product
590.003/3-304.12-C
74
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed a staff member cutting cucumbers with no gloves. Staff was directed to stop and to wash the cucumbers off. Retrain staff to utilize gloves for all food prep.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris inside the handsink. Clean to remove and retrain staff on proper use of handsink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soil and debris on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove
590.004/4-202.16-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple handsinks with heavy soiled fixtures. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
70
Sep 29, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine gauge stating 170F at final rinse. Repair to register 180F. Three compartment sink can be used to sanitize equipment. Unit is operating per irreversible thermometer on site. Parts on order.
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Open ceiling above dish room. Install smooth durable cleanable ceiling surface.
590.006/6-101.11-C
86
Aug 14, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine gauge stating 170F at final rinse. Repair to register 180F. Three compartment sink can be used to sanitize equipment.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: irreversible thermometer is broken. Replace.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Open ceiling above dish room. Install smooth durable cleanable ceiling surface.
590.006/6-101.11-C
78
Mar 17, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 1, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Pork gyro 107F. Product removed from service and reheated to above 165F.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Raw animal foods-cooking (p)
Inspector notes: Meat conea prepared on vertical broiler trimmed with electric knife while inside is still in a raw state and introduced to hot holding for service. Implement final cooking step to 165F on flat griddle after carving meat off cone to ensure meat is fully cooked. Emailed guidance document.
590.003/3-401.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
67
Oct 7, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Meat cone on rotisserie shut off @ 109F. Maintain above 135F at all times. Provided handout via email.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Food employee observed blending sauce in a bus bucket directly on floor. COS.
590.003/3-305.14-C
82
Apr 26, 2022
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment using a candy thermometer. Provide proper food thermometer.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator/thermomter for dish machine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepared foods in walkin cooler are not date marked. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: The certified food protection manager certificate posted is expired. Provide current or proof of enrollment in a CFPM class.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate on site. Provide.
590.009(E)
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gre.Co last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gre.Co on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gre.Co?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” 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 67 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 three times per year on average.
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