Jules on Devonshire

54 Devonshire St, Boston, MA 02109

American

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Jules on Devonshire, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 29, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

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

Across the inspection history, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Jules on Devonshire's 30 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 15 violations

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

Inspector notes: Cream cheese pickle onion tomato on a true salad prep table with elevated temperature of 46- 50F. Provide proper cold Holding of 41F or Below

590.003/3-501.16-P

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No procedure or supplies for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit./ Provide complete vomit clean up kit

590.002/2-501.11-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Application not filled out with new full name of establishment supply new application with Jules Person in charge must be properly trained to monitor hand washing understand proper procedures for manual ware washing of equipment ensure proper cleaning methods and frequency for clean in place of food and non food contact surfaces and review responsibilities for company illness procedures. Certified Manager must retrain all staff.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Repair wash and rinse gauges to low temp dishmachine at the bar

590.004/4-204.115-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Cook line near cold holding unit observed without paper towel/ Provide and Maintain

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Cook line near cold unit observed without soap/ Provide

590.006/6-301.11-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: clean and sanitize the interior fridge ( cafe Lobby Bar) to remove soils . clean and sanitize

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide sanitizing solution test strips for Quats sanitizer used in 3 bay compartment sink. Provide and maintain on site

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Storage room replace missing ceiling tile/ cook line clean ceiling vent to remove dust build up

590.006/6-201.17-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floor under/around the grease trap & Ice machine Dishmachine to remove soils and debris. Bar Clean the floor under the all equipment to remove solis.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Cold Unit Fridge Observed not working properly . Ensure refrigeration units at 41 or below / Repair PIC stated they have appoitment schedule for today ot tomorrow

590.004/4-501.11-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers

590.003/3-302.12-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Bulk foods/Flour /provide proper scoop with handle for bulk food bin Portion cup observed in use to dispense foods from bulks. Discontinue and provide scoop with handle to prevent contamination by hands

590.003/3-304.12-C

Drying mops (c)

Inspector notes: Mop not in use is being stored inside mop bucket in front of mop sink.Hang mops to dry

590.006/6-501.16-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Cafe lobby observed without employee must wash hand signage/ provide employee must wash hands signage

590.006/6-301.14-C

Oct 29, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 14, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Bar dish machine not testing for sanitizer. Sanitize all equipment and utensils in 3 compartment sink. Ecolab on site for service

590.004/4-501.114-P

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Soda gun holders with soils. Clean to prevent contamination.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Consumer advisory on menu but no items indicated for raw and undercooked. Update menu to disclose which items are raw or undercooked.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)

Inspector notes: Kitchen dish machine not rinsing over 150F. Sanitize all equipment and utensils in 3 compartment sink. Ecolab on site for service

590.004/4-501.112-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Soils and debris under bar. Floor drains under bar with debris. Clean to avoid attracting pests

590.004/4-602.13-C

Jul 20, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 28, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Keep all supplies 6 inches off the floor.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Ieep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing soluiton when not in use.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Apr 20, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jules on Devonshire last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jules on Devonshire on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jules on Devonshire?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jules on Devonshire.

How does Jules on Devonshire compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Jules on Devonshire most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Jules on Devonshire's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Jules on Devonshire have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Jules on Devonshire means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Jules on Devonshire inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jules on Devonshire is inspected around two times per year on average.

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