Liq 4 / Kettle One

4 Jersey St, Boston, MA 02215
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Liq 4 / Kettle One has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 27, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Handwashing cleanser availability” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Liq 4 / Kettle One's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand soap at hand sink #1 . Provide soap/dispensers
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No means to dry hands at both handsinks. Provide means to dry hands.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kits. Provide test kits
590.004/4-302.14-PF
74
Apr 1, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no soap at both hand sinks. Provide soap.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no means to dry hands. Provide means to dry hands.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled soda lines. Clean to remove soil off soda lines.
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Apr 1, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 30, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water unavailable at hand sinks / Provide
590.005/5-103.11-PF
90
Sep 30, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Liq 4 / Kettle One last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Liq 4 / Kettle One on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Liq 4 / Kettle One?

Across the inspection record, “handwashing cleanser availability” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Liq 4 / Kettle One.

How does Liq 4 / Kettle One compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Liq 4 / Kettle One most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Liq 4 / Kettle One's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Liq 4 / Kettle One have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Liq 4 / Kettle One 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 Liq 4 / Kettle One inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Liq 4 / Kettle One is inspected roughly once per year on average.