Hobgoblin

48 Temple Pl, Boston, MA 02111

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Hobgoblin has five inspections in the public record. On Sep 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 22, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 25, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked rice in rice warmer at 115F. Person in charge discarded. Hold hot foods at 135F or above.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machine in basement at 0ppm after multiple attempts. Sanitizer container observed empty. Person in charge corrected.

590.004/4-501.114-P

Handwashing sinks installation (pf)

Inspector notes: Production line hand sink at 75F after multiple minutes. Other areas in establishment have hot water. Repair.

590.005/5-202.12-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Live roach observed in basement warewash area wall. Provide updated pest report. Clean and sanitize area.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only for all hand sinks.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Oct 11, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expires this month. Scheduled 10/10

590.006/6-501.14-C

Sep 21, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw eggs in walk-in refrigerator stored over fresh hearbs. Corrected on site. Ensure raw animal products are stored below produce and ready to eat foods.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Reduced oxygen packaging criteria (p)

Inspector notes: Portions of raw salmon in Reduced Oxygen Packaging packaged at establishment and held under refrigeration. Discontinue packaging raw fish. Raw fish can carry c. botulinum and Reduced Oxygen Packaging can increase bacterial load. Packages cut open on site

590.003/3-502.12-P

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Cocktail on menu with raw egg white not indicated as containing raw animal products. Label Chartreux Fizz to indicate contains raw egg

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Warewashing equipment cleaning agents (pf)

Inspector notes: Both dishmachines at bar out of detergent. Monitor chemical levels to ensure proper washing and sanitizing.

590.004/4-501.17-PF

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Dish soap stored in old vinegar bottle. Clearly label chemicals to prevent contamination.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

Inspector notes: Hard cooked eggs stored in water. Discontinue storing eggs in water- can increase bacterial load

590.003/3-303.12-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored on kitchen counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent cross contamination.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floor unde bar area with debris and soiled towels. Floor drain with soils. Clean to avoid attracting pests.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Dead roaches on glue traps in basement storage. Discard

590.006/6-501.112-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expires this month. Provide cleaning date.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Jul 10, 2023

Routine

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

Conveying sewage (p)

Inspector notes: No contract or receptacle for disposing of used cooking oil. Provide contract and receptacle for oil disposal.

590.005/5-402.13-P

Reduced oxygen packaging criteria (p)

Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged steaks in freezer. Discontinue sealing raw beef in R.O.P. bags. Submit HACCP plan or use permeable bags

590.003/3-502.12-P

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Kitchen dish machine not registering sanitizer. Service as needed to ensure minimum 50ppm dilution.

590.004/4-501.114-P

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Spray bottles of sanitizer without labels. Label all chemical bottles to prevent contamination

590.007/7-102.11-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Soda guns do not have holders that drain away from ice bins. Provide holders for soda gns to prevent contamination of bevergae ice.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No towels at upstairs bar hand sinks. Provide towels

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Glue traps in furnace room with dead roaches. Discard dead pests to prevent accumulation

590.006/6-501.112-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hobgoblin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hobgoblin on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hobgoblin?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hobgoblin.

How does Hobgoblin compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Hobgoblin most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Hobgoblin's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hobgoblin have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hobgoblin 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 Hobgoblin inspected?

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

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