Grubstreet
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025
67
Score
Across the available record, Grubstreet has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 16, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “hand drying provision” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing testing device for the dishmachine and the 3 compartment sink. Replace and provide at all times.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No pic designated at the time of inspection. Staff was not able to provide accurate employee illness policy and procedures or able to make corrective actions when directed. Provide PIC at all times of operation
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed stored buckets and chemical bottles stored in the handsink. Retrain staff on proper use of handsink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils observed in the interior and exterior of all refrigeration and freezer equipment. Clean to remove Heavy food spills observed inside and exterior of the ice machine. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Handsinks observed with heavy soils. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
67
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Testing device for dishmachine not operating properly. Repair or replace. Must be accesible at all times
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted hand sink by the 3 bay sink blocked by persoal items in the basin. Remove personal items and provide easy access to hand washing sink
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food soils in the interior and exterior of refrigeration and freezer equipment. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Noted food stored on the floor near the 3 bay sink. Discontinue and store all food items 6 inches above the floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
74
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted hand sink by the 3 bay sink blocked by persoal items in the basin. Remove personal items and provide easy access to hand washing sink
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink in prep area missing paper towels. PIC replaced once informed. Monitor all equipment to assure proper use
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Testing device for dishmachine not operating properly. Repair or replace. Must be accesible at all times
590.004/4-303.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food soils in the interior and exterior of refrigeration and freezer equipment. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Noted food stored on the floor near the 3 bay sink. Discontinue and store all food items 6 inches above the floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
67
Apr 15, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Testing device for dishmachine not operating properly. Repair or replace. Must be accesible at all times
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink in prep area missing paper towels. PIC replaced once informed. Monitor all equipment to assure proper use
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 in the interior and exterior of refrigeration and freezer equipment. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-C
78
Oct 16, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy soils on floor in prep kitchen. Thoroughly clean to remove all soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food soils and debris on the inside and exterior of all refrigeration and freezer equipment. Clean to remove Interior of ice machine observed with food pills. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
90
Oct 7, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed packages salads in the grab and go case without proper labeling. Provide all products with proper labels and allergen requirements.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsinnk missing paper towels. Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: High activity of fruit flies observed in the prep area. Provide proper treatment and clean and sanitize all areas.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy grime and dirt build up on the fixtures. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food soils and debris on the inside and exterior of all refrigeration and freezer equipment. Clean to remove Interior of ice machine observed with food pills. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy soils on floor in prep kitchen. Thoroughly clean to remove all soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
64
Sep 16, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed packages salads in the grab and go case without proper labeling. Provide all products with proper labels and allergen requirements.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsinnk missing paper towels. Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: High activity of fruit flies observed in the prep area. Provide proper treatment and clean and sanitize all areas.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food soils and debris on the inside and exterior of all refrigeration and freezer equipment. Clean to remove Interior of ice machine observed with food pills. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy grime and dirt build up on the fixtures. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
67
May 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 30, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Missing & damaged Ceiling tiles in back room from previous condenstation leak from air conditioning replace. Leak has since been repaired per PIC. Floors in back area and under reach in cooler at service line with exposed rough textured concrete. Install smooth cleanable surfaces.
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Sep 28, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Missing & damaged Ceiling tiles in back room from previous condenstation leak from air conditioning replace. Leak has since been repaired per PIC. Floors in back area and under reach in cooler at service line with exposed rough textured concrete. Install smooth cleanable surfaces.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Concrete floors with visible buildup of soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Apr 12, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 1, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grubstreet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grubstreet on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grubstreet?
Across the inspection record, “hand drying provision” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Grubstreet.
How does Grubstreet compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Grubstreet most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Grubstreet's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grubstreet have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Grubstreet 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 Grubstreet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grubstreet is inspected around four times per year on average.
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