Hostelling International Boston

11 Stuart St, Boston, MA 02116
Other
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Hostelling International Boston has been inspected seven times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 30, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “sanitizing solutions testing devices”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for quat sanitizer. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment selling packaged ice cream with frozen dessert permit. Email isdhealth@boston.gov to add frozen desserts to permit.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
82
Nov 14, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
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Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Self service refrigerator in second floor kitchen out of service. Additional low boy refrigeration at 50F. Service call has been placed. Items in low boy refrigeration moved working refrigeration.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
90
Oct 3, 2023
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversiblel thermometer or thermal strips on site. Provide either thermal strips or thermometer.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Can opener blade soiled. Store clean and anitized
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips on site for quats sanitizer. Mixed according to label directions. Provide test strips.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
74
Mar 17, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 14, 2022
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips available for measuring sanitizer concentration. Provide test strips.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for measuring final rinse temperature of dish machine. Provide either thermometer or strips.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hostelling International Boston last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hostelling International Boston on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hostelling International Boston?

Across the inspection record, “sanitizing solutions testing devices” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hostelling International Boston.

How does Hostelling International Boston compare to other restaurants in Boston?

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

Has Hostelling International Boston's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hostelling International Boston have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hostelling International Boston 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 Hostelling International Boston inspected?

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