J M Curley/Bogie's Place/Wig Shop Lounge

21 Temple Pl, Boston, MA 02111

American

Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited J M Curley/Bogie's Place/Wig Shop Lounge six times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 21, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “toilet room receptacle covered” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 21, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Next to the fryolater there are two lexans full of cut parcooked potatoes for french fries at 55F. The potatoes have been out since 4pm the person in charge removed the lexans of potatoes to the walk in to cool to 41F. Store cold TCS at or below 41F.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: At JM Curley's at the server station nook the staff are using the hand sink to fill water jugs to serve to customers. Hand sinks must be used only for hand washing. Discussed with person in charge that they plan to convert the hand sink to a utility sink by removing the hand washing signage and soap and have the staff use the hand sink at the bar for hand washing.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: In the employee restroom there is no covered waste recepatcle; provide.

590.005/5-501.17-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: On the cook line there are multiple hotel pans with ambient 75F water that have utensils stored with the food contact surfaces submerged in the water. Utensils should be stored in water 135F or above or in cool running water or on a dry clean and santized surface. The person in charge had the staff remove the utensils and hotel pans and sanitized them and will discontinue the practice.

590.003/3-304.12-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: At JM Curley's at the bar the utility sink leaks when in use / in the kitchen the sink sprayer at the warewashing area leaks when not in use; repair or replace.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: The top metal shelving above the warewashing area is pooling water due to the water having nowhere to drain; clean to remove stagnant water.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Nov 8, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)

Inspector notes: Smaller Ice machine in the kitchen has black spots. Clean

590.004/4-602.11-P

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Clean vent dust near the dish area in the kitchen.Clean with frequency. In the walkin fan guards have heavy dust accumulated.Clean with frequency

590.006/6-501.12-C

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Floors under the ice machine have a heavy residue. Clean Floors under the prep sink is soiled. Cean

590.006/6-501.12-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cutting board on the cookline is heavily scored. Resurface/Replace

590.004/4-501.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Ice machine filter has accumulated dust. Clean with frequency Big fan in the kitchen has grease build.Clean Fan guards in the walkin has heavy dust.Clean

590.004/4-602.13-C

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Trash area has accumulation of grease and clutter. Remove/Clean

590.005/5-501.115-C

Aug 10, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Front bar dish machine not testing for sanitizer. Discontinue using machine for glass washing until operating correctly. Use wig bar machine or kitchen machine for glasses.

590.004/4-501.114-P

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Prepped products held past 7 days in two door refrigerator. Yogurt sauce 7/21 blue cheese dressing 7/21. Discarded by PIC. Ensure products past 7 days are discarded.

590.006/6-404.11-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Hand sink in kitchen next to ice machine leaks. Hand sink at Wig bar leaks. Repair as needed. Keep floors dry.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Mar 23, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Cleaning scheduled 3/27

590.006/6-501.14-C

Sep 9, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 10, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Reheating for hot holding (p)

Inspector notes: Hot holding- cooked beef at 125F cheese sauce at 80F. Both items moved to pans and reheated to over 165F.

590.003/3-403.11-P

Variance requirement (pf)

Inspector notes: Octopus in reduced oxygen packaging cooking sous vide. Provide recipes procedures equipment specifications etc. to ISD. Discontinue cooking sous vide without a variance from ISD.

590.003/3-502.11-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No kit or procedures on site. Guidance provided via email.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

(b) cooling methods (c)

Inspector notes: Cooked chicken wings place into plastic tubs with lids at 80F. Placed uncovered in walk-in cooler to cool completely.

590.003/3-501.15-C

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: No covered waste receptacle in employee bathroom. Provide covered bin.

590.005/5-501.17-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was J M Curley/Bogie's Place/Wig Shop Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at J M Curley/Bogie's Place/Wig Shop Lounge on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at J M Curley/Bogie's Place/Wig Shop Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “toilet room receptacle covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at J M Curley/Bogie's Place/Wig Shop Lounge.

How does J M Curley/Bogie's Place/Wig Shop Lounge compare to other restaurants in Boston?

J M Curley/Bogie's Place/Wig Shop Lounge most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has J M Curley/Bogie's Place/Wig Shop Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at J M Curley/Bogie's Place/Wig Shop Lounge have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at J M Curley/Bogie's Place/Wig Shop Lounge 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 J M Curley/Bogie's Place/Wig Shop Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, J M Curley/Bogie's Place/Wig Shop Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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