Lenox Sophia

87 A St, South Boston, MA 02127

American

Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Lenox Sophia stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “effectiveness-hair restraints” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average South Boston facility scores 87, putting Lenox Sophia on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 15, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Irreversible thermometer not turning on.Repair

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Assignment (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted CFPM expired in 2023 and allergen certificate also expired in 2023.Renew

590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Remove the condensation pipe from the prep sink

590.003/3-307.11-C

Oct 17, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 20, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Provide hair restraints for food employees.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Mar 8, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Variance requirement (pf)

Inspector notes: Establishment is ROP packaging cooked beef shank. Discontinue and apply for a variance.

590.003/3-502.11-PF

Reduced oxygen packaging criteria (pf)

Inspector notes: Establishment is ROP packaging raw meat & cooked beef. Discontinue. Submit HACCP plan and variance application to isdhealth@boston.gov.

590.003/3-502.12-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Floor cracked in dining area floor with missing paint on floor in dish room. Repair.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Food employees without hair restraints. Corrected on site.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Nov 3, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: Food prep sink does not have an air gap in waste drain pipe. Provide.

590.005/5-202.13-P

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Condensation drain from wall air conditioner draining into food prep sink. Properly plumb into waste drain.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lenox Sophia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lenox Sophia on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lenox Sophia?

Across the inspection record, “effectiveness-hair restraints” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lenox Sophia.

How does Lenox Sophia compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

Lenox Sophia most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the South Boston average of 87.

Has Lenox Sophia's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lenox Sophia have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lenox Sophia 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 Lenox Sophia inspected?

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

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