Howl at the Moon

184 High St, Boston, MA 02110
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Howl at the Moon has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 2, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

“Nonfood contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine to remove possible mold-like substance.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: There was a dead mouse on a glue trap in kitchen near the oven .observed roaches on the glue trap in kitchen area under the ice machine warewashing Clean to remove provide detailed licensed exterminator's report to keila.depina@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.112-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Bar/ kitchen Clean the floors under the equipment to remove debris
590.006/6-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bar -Clean the interiors of the beer reach in units to remove soils & rusty water. clean the fridge gasket to remove soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Oct 23, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: There is a light out above the cook line.Repair/replace bulb
590.006/6-303.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors under the equipment to remove debris
590.006/6-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the beer reach in units to remove soils & rusty water.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Dec 13, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soda room in downatairs area is soiled with water from leak in soda room. Clean and sanitize area.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Nov 3, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior panels/chutes of 2 ice machines observed soiled.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles
590.007/7-102.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the ice machine vents to remove dust buildup. Bar(1st floor)--Clean the interior of the glass chiller unit to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Howl at the Moon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Howl at the Moon on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Howl at the Moon?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Howl at the Moon.

How does Howl at the Moon compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Howl at the Moon most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Howl at the Moon's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Howl at the Moon have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Howl at the Moon 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 Howl at the Moon inspected?

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