House of Blues
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, House of Blues has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 10, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Looking across the full record, “system maintained in good repair” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen dish machine leaking and rinsing 147F at the plate. Sanitize all dishes in 3 compartment sink. Ecolab on site.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior chute of kitchen ice machine and 1st floor venue ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen dish machine leaks. Faucet at Foundation bar loose. Hose leaks under 3rd floor venue bar. Service as needed to prevent water build up on floors. Repair pending
590.005/5-205.15-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoops stored in ice bins at bars. Store scoops outside of ice bins to prevent contamination from the hands.
590.003/3-304.12-C
70
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Standing water under kitchen ice machine. Service call placed
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Cleaning for 7/22 Send hood sticker
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Jul 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Reviewed pest reports- activity indicated. No evidence of pests observed Provide next pest report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Debris and moisture under ice machines. Clean to avoid attracting pests
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date
590.006/6-501.14-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Day light observed under doors to concert hall. Replace/repair door sweeps to prevent pests from entering
590.006/6-202.15-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Standing water under ice machines. Service as needed if machine is leaking. Adjust drain pipes to ensure water is not pooling on floor.
590.005/5-205.15-C
74
May 7, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen dish machine rinse dial not moving above 120F. Confirm proper functioning.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen dish machine rinsing at 145F at plate. Service as needed to rinse at 180F 160F at plate. Sanitize all equipment in 3 compartment sink. Tech has been on site and parts are available. Machine should be operating tomorrow.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Music hall exit doors with sun light visible at bottom. Install door sweeps to prevent pests from entering. Door sweeps on site. Pending installation
590.006/6-202.15-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen dish machine leaks. Restaurant bar dish machine leaks. Pot soap dispenser at 3 compartment sink leaks. Service all areas as needed to prevent water from pooling on floor.
590.005/5-205.15-C
74
May 1, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Reach in refrigerator at 62F eggplant dip at 62F for unknown time. All food discarde by PIC. Service unit as needed to hold at 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Kitchen dish machine rinsing at 145F at plate. Service as needed to rinse at 180F 160F at plate. Sanitize all equipment in 3 compartment sink.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen dish machine rinsing at 145F at plate. Service as needed to rinse at 180F 160F at plate. Sanitize all equipment in 3 compartment sink. Tech has been on site and parts are available. Machine should be operating tomorrow.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen dish machine rinse dial not moving above 120F. Confirm proper functioning.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris under all bars. Clean and maintain to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Music hall exit doors with sun light visible at bottom. Install door sweeps to prevent pests from entering. Door sweeps on site. Pending installation
590.006/6-202.15-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen dish machine leaks. Restaurant bar dish machine leaks. Pot soap dispenser at 3 compartment sink leaks. Service all areas as needed to prevent water from pooling on floor.
590.005/5-205.15-C
52
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Reach in refrigerator at 62F eggplant dip at 62F for unknown time. All food discarde by PIC. Service unit as needed to hold at 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Kitchen dish machine rinsing at 145F at plate. Service as needed to rinse at 180F 160F at plate. Sanitize all equipment in 3 compartment sink.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen dish machine rinse dial not moving above 120F. Confirm proper functioning.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Music hall exit doors with sun light visible at bottom. Install door sweeps to prevent pests from entering.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris under all bars. Clean and maintain to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen dish machine leaks. Restaurant bar dish machine leaks. Pot soap dispenser at 3 compartment sink leaks. Service all areas as needed to prevent water from pooling on floor.
590.005/5-205.15-C
58
Oct 15, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove the excess water from the floor.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink fixture is loose.Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Floor drain observed clogged.Repair PIC correcting
590.005/5-205.15-C
86
Apr 27, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Lettuce and tomato on production line at 51F. Person in charge discarded.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Degreaser spray bottle stored in direct proxmity to liquor bottles at bar. Person in charge removed.
590.007/7-201.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food held for over 24 hours observed without proper date marking. Provide proper date marking.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Online menu does not have proper disclosure and reminder for undercooked foods. Paper menu at establishment does not have a notation next to foods that can be ordered undercooked. Provide and update both menus.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed scoops in bulk containers with handle in product. Person in charge removed.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grate in upstairs bar refrigerator is heavily rusted and soiled. Discard and replace.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Grease build up observed above grill station. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
52
Dec 22, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in ceiling in kitchen area. Repair
590.006/6-201.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired in May 2022. Provide updated sticker and schedule cleaning appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
90
Dec 6, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Upstairs bar dish machine 0ppm after multiple attempts. Bar not operating at this time. Place service call.
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine is heavily soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple spray bottles with chemicals are not labled. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for quat sanitizer available. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in ceiling in kitchen area. Repair
590.006/6-201.16-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Covered receptical in womans room is damaged and does not have cover. Provide.
590.005/5-501.17-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple employees prepping without proper hair restraints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired in May 2022. Provide updated sticker and schedule cleaning appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Conveniently located (c)
Inspector notes: Toilet in womans room not flushing. Repair.
590.006/6-402.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was House of Blues last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at House of Blues on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at House of Blues?
Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at House of Blues.
How does House of Blues compare to other restaurants in Boston?
House of Blues most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has House of Blues' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at House of Blues have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at House of Blues 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 House of Blues inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, House of Blues is inspected around three times per year on average.
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