La Voile

257 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116
French
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited La Voile four times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 28, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: At the prep sink there is no indirect connection to the waste water system; have a licensed plumber pull proper and install an air gap at the prep sink.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: At the rear entrance of the kitchen there are gaps at the door where daylight is visible when the door is closed; repair or replace the door and frame or provide a doorsweep to prevent pest entry.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: In the bathrooms provide covered waste receptacles for sanitary products.
590.005/5-501.17-C
78
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing station. Discontinue using sponges to wasg food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
95
Jun 6, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed in package. Pierce or remove package prior to thawing.
590.003/3-501.13-C
95
Nov 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Voile last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Voile on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does La Voile compare to other restaurants in Boston?

La Voile most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has La Voile's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Voile have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Voile means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.