Kelley's Sq. Pub
Last inspected: May 6, 2026
64
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Kelley's Sq. Pub stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from May 6, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in East Boston average 91, so Kelley's Sq. Pub trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple food storage containers observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: floor observed in need of cleaning due to visible loose debris. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Openings observed on the back door. Repair and provide door sweeps to prevent all day light
590.006/6-202.15-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Small amount of mise dropping observed in the kitchen floor under the pizza oven .clean to remove / Clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report.Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov. IPM report should cite notation on drop ceiling inspection. *****recommmend to increase services until the situation is brought under control(no activity/no catches/no structural voids/no sanitation issues
590.006/6-501.111-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired April 7 2026 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP ( Per PIC appointment is scheduled for May 21st)
590.006/6-501.14-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
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: There is no prep sink to wash produce Per PIC produce is being washed in the three bay sink. Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation. PIC to Provide a written proposal or assessment from a license plumber regarding the installation of prep sink.
590.003/3-305.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe below three bay sink observed leaking. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
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Dec 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 1 live mouse caught on glue trap / Small rodent droppings noted in basement on floors and stairs / Remove glue board and clean droppings. Maintain
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors and equipment in kitchen heavily soiled / Clean to remove Wall behind cookline visibly soiled / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door with gaps under door / Seal to ensure outside access is blocked for potential rodent entry
590.006/6-202.15-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in October 25 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP
590.006/6-201.17-C
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Mar 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired . Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Feb 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine interior soiled. Clean and sanitize properly. Slicer at lower level with encrusted food debris. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several refrigerated unit soiled (exterior and interior) . Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Several canned food items stored on the floor. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired . Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Floor carpeting restrictions and installation (c)
Inspector notes: CO2 tanks not secured/chained at lower level. Secure properly.
590.006/6-201.14-C
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Jan 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine interior soiled. Clean and sanitize properly. Slicer at lower level with encrusted food debris. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired . Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Floor carpeting restrictions and installation (c)
Inspector notes: CO2 tanks not secured/chained at lower level. Secure properly.
590.006/6-201.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several refrigerated unit soiled (exterior and interior) . Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Several canned food items stored on the floor. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
74
Feb 14, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed glue traps with live cockroaches on them at the kitchen area. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator and replace the glue traps.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloth sanitizing boxes not set up. Provide
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under refrigerating units and part of it under cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-201.12-C
82
Jul 25, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles with visible soils and dust build up / Clean to remove Equipment on cookline with visible soils / Clean to remove Walls in kitchen with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
95
Dec 12, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 2 dead mice on glue trap / Removed by PIC. Rodent droppings noted on stairs leading to basement. Terminex provides weekly exterminations and is actively working to determine points of access / Ensure droppings are removed upon observation and glue traps are replaced frequently
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Walls and pipes surrounding kitchen with visible soils and dust build up / Deep clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Provide weather stripping on bottom of back door.
590.006/6-202.15-C
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kelley's Sq. Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kelley's Sq. Pub on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kelley's Sq. Pub?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kelley's Sq. Pub.
How does Kelley's Sq. Pub compare to other restaurants in East Boston?
Kelley's Sq. Pub most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.
Has Kelley's Sq. Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kelley's Sq. Pub have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kelley's Sq. Pub 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 Kelley's Sq. Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kelley's Sq. Pub is inspected around two times per year on average.
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