Johnny Burke Catering & Events
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Johnny Burke Catering & Events has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 23, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
Looking across the full record, “controlling pests” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in West Roxbury average 88, so Johnny Burke Catering & Events trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection the preparation sink had no air-gap as required by code. Address and provide the appropriate air gap for the preparation sink.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed in the basement storage area. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection date.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the single door basement freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to be sure all the bulk food containers have labels.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Please defrost freezer in basement. Please replace the caulking behind the hand sink next to the three bay sink.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Please clean the hood filters. Hood sticker expired in Sept 2025. PIC stated that it will be cleaned in Oct 27th
590.004/4-202.18-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection found the back door open. The screen has been removed. Please keep the door closed or replace screen.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please replace or repair the light in the walk in.
590.006/6-303.11-C
78
Jul 31, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
May 1, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: As discussed evidence of rodent droppings in basement. Please clean along the wall make all areas open and available for pest control to come in and put traps and to check for holes. 4-25-25 PIC will need to provide an up to date pest control inspection. PIC has done a lot and filled holes. Please have them come out and check it out and provide report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Apr 15, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: As discussed evidence of rodent droppings in basement. Please clean along the wall make all areas open and available for pest control to come in and put traps and to check for holes.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean along the wall in the basement and the stairs. Also please clean the floors in the walk in as discussed.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Aug 15, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems drip prevention (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters and clean hood and get new sticker.
590.004/4-204.11-C
95
Oct 2, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Location has some weeds arounf the dunpster area. Please remove.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Please provide a past few pest control inspections to review.
590.006/6-501.111-C
90
Aug 29, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Patch hole in ceiling in basement storage area.
590.006/6-201.16-C
95
Apr 12, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 9, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Backflow prevention needed on prepsink to preclude contaminents - Use collander in prep sink until installed - Provide. Mopsink in restroom requires are air gap on hose - provide.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide consumer advisories on menus (paper and onlinle) so they are aware of any raw undrecooked foods being served.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand cleaning soap in the restroom - Corrected on site.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: The only refrigeration in the kitchen/prep area is not working. Repair or replace
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Vomit and Diarrea kit not fully supplied - provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in Charge (PIC) not performing duties as evident by Priority and Priority Foundation violations. Unable to state cooling parameters and other violations as noted.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Various food items (flour sugar/salt oils) removed from original packaging and placed in containers not lableled. Provide labels.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling floors and walls in basement where food items and cambros are stored are pourous and in disrepair in some areas. Walk-in surrounding walls constructed with raw wood need to be replaced.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: No self-closing door in restroom - provide hinge
590.006/6-202.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: No hair restraint on dishwasher- Retrain provide hair restraint.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Mixing bowls stored under prep sink waste drain. Corrected on site removed.
590.004/4-903.12-C1
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items stored in basement containing dust and debris. Must be protected from contamination. Celings walls and floors must be smooth durable cleanable.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometer in basement walk in - Provide
590.004/4-204.112-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometer in basement walk-in - Provide
590.004/4-204.112-C
35
Oct 25, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters. Hood sticker expired have hood cleaned.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Johnny Burke Catering & Events last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Johnny Burke Catering & Events on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Johnny Burke Catering & Events?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Johnny Burke Catering & Events.
How does Johnny Burke Catering & Events compare to other restaurants in West Roxbury?
Johnny Burke Catering & Events most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the West Roxbury average of 88.
Has Johnny Burke Catering & Events' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Johnny Burke Catering & Events have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Johnny Burke Catering & Events 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 Johnny Burke Catering & Events inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Johnny Burke Catering & Events is inspected around four times per year on average.
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