Hemlock Grill

420 West St, Hyde Park, MA 02136
American
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Hemlock Grill three times, with records going back to 2025. Hemlock Grill was last inspected on Nov 12, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Hyde Park restaurant scores 84. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand sinks in the kitchen/bar area. Provide hand sink.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
90
Oct 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand sinks in the kitchen/bar area. Provide hand sink.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
90
Sep 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed a leak under the 3 bay sink. Observed the dishwasher backing backing up into the hand sink. Contact a licensed plumber to repair both plumbing issues.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit onsite. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand sinks in the kitchen/bar area. Provide hand sink.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No means to dry hands at the hand sink. Provide means to dry hands
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit & diarrhea kit onsite- Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometer inside the 2 door reach in refrigeration unit. Provide thermometer
590.004/4-204.112-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired in April. Contact licensed hood company.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand wash signage at the hand sink. Provide signage.
590.006/6-301.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hemlock Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hemlock Grill on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hemlock Grill?

Across the inspection record, “handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hemlock Grill.

How does Hemlock Grill compare to other restaurants in Hyde Park?

Hemlock Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Hyde Park average of 84.

Has Hemlock Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hemlock Grill have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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