King's/The 88 Club

50 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02115

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited King's/The 88 Club six times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “system maintained in good repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; King's/The 88 Club is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Routine

1 major violation.

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

Inspector notes: There is a piano bar located inside the establishment called "The 88 Club"-Business signage at the Dalton st entrance is posted as "The 88 Club". A possible DBA addition could be required Violation to be discussed in the ISD Office

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Nov 14, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: The interior of the left ice machine was observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Replace the missing drip hose from the soda gun above the ice well.

590.004/4-501.11-C

(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)

Inspector notes: The high temp dish machine rinse guage is reading 140-150F.Repair Maintain rinse 180-194F or per manufactures instructions Wash 150F Disk reading 160F

590.004/4-502.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the glass chilling units to remove debris

590.004/4-602.13-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: The 3 bay sink was observed leaking from the drainpipe.Repair

590.005/5-205.15-C

Jun 17, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the 2 bay prep sink

590.005/5-202.13-P

Jun 7, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the 2 bay prep sink

590.005/5-202.13-P

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Handwash sinks observed leaking from the drainpipes.Repair @dish room/arcade bar

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the bar reach in units to remove soils. A & C bars

590.004/4-602.13-C

(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)

Inspector notes: High temp dish machine wash guage not operating.Repair Maintain wash 150F above or per manufactures instructions. Rinse reading 186F

590.004/4-502.11-C

Nov 21, 2023

Routine

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

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(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Black beans in hot holding unit at 108F. Person in charge indicated they had been placed in unit when establishment opened at 3pm. Person in charge reheated on stove top to acceptable temperature.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Spoiled wonton wrappers with visable mold stored with ready to eat products. Person in charge discarded.

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Handwashing sinks installation (pf)

Inspector notes: "Bar C" hand sink with water only reaching 65F after multiple minutes. Repair. Hot water at other locations available.

590.005/5-202.12-PF

Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)

Inspector notes: Floor tiles around drain in woman's room are cracked and damaged. Repair as necessary.

590.006/6-201.13-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Hole in ceiling in warewash area above clean and sanitized pans. Repair.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Sep 19, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Container of utensils stored on top of warewash hand sink. Person in charge corrected.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No soap available at Bar A hand sink. Bar not in use at this time but still operational. Provide soap.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Hand sink at Bar C is not working. Person in charge indicated a work order has been placed. Establishment is using dump sink to wash hands until hand sink is repaired.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood filters above grill are soiled. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Items in stand up freezer are uncovered. Person in charge corrected.

590.003/3-302.11-C

Grease trap(c)

Inspector notes: Heavy odor coming from grease trap. Person in charge stated a new company is coming to clean this week. Clean to remove all soils.

590.005/5-402.12-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was King's/The 88 Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at King's/The 88 Club on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at King's/The 88 Club?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at King's/The 88 Club.

How does King's/The 88 Club compare to other restaurants in Boston?

King's/The 88 Club most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has King's/The 88 Club's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at King's/The 88 Club have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at King's/The 88 Club 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 King's/The 88 Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, King's/The 88 Club is inspected around two times per year on average.

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