Honeygrow
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
95
Score
Honeygrow appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Honeygrow was last inspected on Mar 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “system maintained in good repair”, showing up two times.
Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; Honeygrow is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Low temp dishmachine Wash 100 and Rinse 90. Repair low temp dishmachine. Discontinue using low temp dishmachine until it has been repaired. Please use the 3 bay sink.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Mar 12, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dishmachine Wash 100 and Rinse 90. Repair low temp dishmachine. Discontinue using low temp dishmachine until it has been repaired. Please use the 3 bay sink.
590.004/4-501.114-P
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Low temp dishmachine Wash 100 and Rinse 90. Repair low temp dishmachine. Discontinue using low temp dishmachine until it has been repaired. Please use the 3 bay sink.
590.005/5-205.15-C
82
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dishmachine Wash 100 and Rinse 90. Repair low temp dishmachine. Discontinue using low temp dishmachine until it has been repaired. Please use the 3 bay sink.
590.004/4-501.114-P
86
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Anti-choking
Inspector notes: Choke save is expired. Provide current. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard strewn in outside area. Increase pickups as needed.
590.005/5-502.11-C
90
Feb 6, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer pellets were empty at low temp dish machine upon inspection. Corrected on site tested at 50PPM after sanitizer was refilled.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Stained ceiling tiles above service line. Replace. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine is missing lid triggering error message on readout. Make all necessary repairs.
590.004/4-501.15-C
82
Dec 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine 0 PPM of Chlorine Dish washing company called/PIC will email report from company to health division All ware washing will be performed in 3 bay sink
590.004/4-501.114-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written inspections (I provided written inspections and reviewed with PIC) Missing Caution tape and hair covers
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under sanitizing bay leaking - 3 bay sink
590.006/6-501.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Rust on wire shelving in ware washing and prep area
590.004/4-501.11-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Nesting wet food contacts containers bowls on wire shelving - Ware washing/prep area
590.004/4-901.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Water accumulation on floor under wire shelving that is being used to nest food contacts
590.006/6-201.11-C
64
May 5, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Discolored ceiling tile by door to production line. Replace.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed steak being cooled in deep covered container. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-501.15-C
90
Dec 15, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils used for rice are stored in stagnet water. Discontinue.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Production line cutting board is heavily scored. Replace or resurface.
590.004/4-501.12-C
86
Jul 26, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machine at 0ppm after multiple attempts. Service call has been placed. Establishment is using three bay sink until dish machine is repaired.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide caution tape for vomit clean up kit.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile is damaged on cookline. Replace.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No handwash only sign for BOH hand sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Honeygrow last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Honeygrow on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Honeygrow?
Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Honeygrow.
How does Honeygrow compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Honeygrow most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Honeygrow's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Honeygrow 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 Honeygrow 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 Honeygrow inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Honeygrow is inspected around two times per year on average.
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