Hunter's
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
95
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Hunter's stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 27, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.
“Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average South Boston restaurant scores 87. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leak underneath sanitizer compartment sink. Contact licensed plumber for repairs to leak.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Mar 20, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored with ready to eat food inside refrigerated drawer units with potentials of spillage. Remove and ensure foods are stored properly to protect from contamination
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled exterion / interior of bulk containers inside kitchen. Clean to remove all spills / soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hair restraints for all food handlers in kitchen
590.002/2-402.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food stored in open can inside kitchen. Discussed with PIC to ensure food is removed from can after opening
590.003/3-305.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all food spills / food debris from floors around and underneath cooking equipment and prep area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leak underneath sanitizer compartment sink. Contact licensed plumber for repairs to leak.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled wiping cloths on counters throughout kitchen. Remove and maintain all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed metal cups used for ice dispensing at the bar; plastic cup being used for food dispensing inside kitchen. Remove and provide handled scoopers for bulk dispensing
590.003/3-304.12-C
58
Mar 13, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored with ready to eat food inside refrigerated drawer units with potentials of spillage. Remove and ensure foods are stored properly to protect from contamination
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled exterion / interior of bulk containers inside kitchen. Clean to remove all spills / soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled wiping cloths on counters throughout kitchen. Remove and maintain all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed metal cups used for ice dispensing at the bar; plastic cup being used for food dispensing inside kitchen. Remove and provide handled scoopers for bulk dispensing
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food stored in open can inside kitchen. Discussed with PIC to ensure food is removed from can after opening
590.003/3-305.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hair restraints for all food handlers in kitchen
590.002/2-402.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all food spills / food debris from floors around and underneath cooking equipment and prep area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
61
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed equipment inside the handsink and the bar Observed boxes blocking the handsink in the kitchen. Retrain staff on proper use of designated handsinks.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing chlorine test strips for low temp dishmachine at bar and kitchen. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Restrooms missing employee handwash signage. Post and provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
78
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing chlorine test strips for low temp dishmachine at bar and kitchen. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed equipment inside the handsink and the bar Observed boxes blocking the handsink in the kitchen. Retrain staff on proper use of designated handsinks.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed a dog inside of establishment resting at the bar. Per conversation with pic customer was not asked about the service being provided. Advised pic of proper protocol and also provided documentation to help support any further instances.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 6/24. Provide proof of scheduled maintenance or updated inspection sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy black mold substance observed inside of the ice machine. Remove any product and Clean unit.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Restrooms missing employee handwash signage. Post and provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
64
Mar 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed a dog inside of establishment resting at the bar. Per conversation with pic customer was not asked about the service being provided. Advised pic of proper protocol and also provided documentation to help support any further instances.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 6/24. Provide proof of scheduled maintenance or updated inspection sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy black mold substance observed inside of the ice machine. Remove any product and Clean unit.
590.004/4-601.11-C
82
Jan 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing Vomit and diarrhea kit. Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils and debris on the interior and exterior of the freezer chest. Clean to remove Heavy soils on the top of the dishmachine in the warewash area. Clean to remove Observed ice scooper on sitting chair. PIC removed and placed in soiled bin for proper cleaning. retrain staff on how to store utensils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
86
Oct 16, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Pulled chicken meat made on day prior at 47F. Product voluntarily discarded.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef sliders stored on top of cooked pulled chicken in walkin cooler. COS. Retrain staff.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar handsink with soda line draining into it. Plumb into dump sink indirectly.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No signage at bar handsink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Juice on bottom shelf directly on ground in bar walkin. Elevate by 6".
590.003/3-305.11-C
61
Feb 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Food employee observed preparing raw chicken in close proximity to open container of broth on induction cooktop. COS. Raw beef sliders stored above RTE foods in drawer unit at bar. COS.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No handsoap at cookline empty upon arrival. COS. Handwashing practices satisfactory.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Designation-dressing areas and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Shoes in dry storage area in basement. Remove.
590.006/6-305.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove broken table in trash area
590.005/5-501.115-C
70
Aug 5, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Both Hood ventilation is expired-Provide a current and up to date hood cleaning from a licensed hood cleaning company.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Jul 20, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Products inside the low boy cooler like cut avocado and beans were 60F/58F- Discarded by Chef -Make sure all products are at 41F or below and held at that temperature to prevent bacterial growth
590.003/3-501.16-P
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: 3 Gallon conatiner filled with Raw Chicken in buttermilk was out of temperature 47F for 24 hours or more. - Discarded and denatured voluntarily by chef. Store all prepped food in shallow hotel pan not in deep container to ensure proper cooling.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: I had Chef prepare hamburger due investigation during the process he touch raw patties placed them on the grill upon finishing the cooking process the chef grabbed the ready to eat bun from package. -Discontinue using touching raw products and then ready to eat. Chef discarded the bun and removed the gloves and donned new ones.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at the cookline was blocked on both sides by large trash barrels- Dicontinue bloscking handsinks make easily accessible for staff to use- PIC remove the trash barrels. Handsink in warewash had food containers blocking and underneath the sink PIC corrected on site
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on the cookline on counter not in sanitizer buckets - Store all soiled wiping cloth inside of sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Both Hood ventilation is expired-Provide a current and up to date hood cleaning from a licensed hood cleaning company.
590.004/4-202.18-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hunter's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hunter's on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hunter's?
Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hunter's.
How does Hunter's compare to other restaurants in South Boston?
Hunter's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the South Boston average of 87.
Has Hunter's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hunter's have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hunter's 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 Hunter's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hunter's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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