Lobstah on a Roll
Last inspected: Apr 11, 2026
47
Score
Lobstah on a Roll appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 11, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about seven violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “controlling pests” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Lobstah on a Roll trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
6
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 11, 2026
Routine
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed large dark rodent droppings in closet next to dining area in hallway leading to rear exit and throughout the floors of the kitchen; clean and sanitize the restaurant of droppings provide the most recent pest control report to isdhealth@boston.gov and have your pest control operator perform a service having them check for entry points the report must indicate that there was no activity and no captures.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: On the printed menu there is a customer advisory but none of the menu items are marked with an asterix; designate menu items with an asterix that may be ordered and served undercooked or raw.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No certfications for a Certified Food Protection Manager or Allergy Awareness are posted or were able to be provided during the inspection; provide and post certificates for a Certified Food Protection Manager and Allergy Awareness.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: There is no designated person in charge that is able to answer questions about food safety illness policy and sanitization. Provide and assign a person in charge when the certified food protection manager is not on site that is knowlegable about food safety illness policy and sanitzation.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: At the labeled hand sink next to the server counter observed employees washing dishes and trays in the hand washing sink; retrain staff that hand washing sinks are for washing hands only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple hand sinks without approved hand drying devices or soap; provide hand cleanser and approved hand drying devices at all hand sinks at all times. Staff were able to resupply the handwashing sinks with paper towels and soap after the observation.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No internal thermometers observed in cold holding units; provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: The floors of the kitchen the interior of the white standing refrigerator the interiors of the deep fat fryer cabinets and the baffles of the hood are heavily encrusted in grease and soils; clean and sanitize of soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: During the inspection the front door is left ajar and the rear exit door when fully closed has gaps where daylight is observable; outer doors should remain closed when open for service repair or replace rear exit door or install door sweep to prevent pest entry.
590.006/6-202.15-C
47
Jul 18, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door open. Keep back door closed.
590.006/6-202.15-C
90
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer bay at 3 compartment sink leaks. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponge observed at ware washing. Discard sponges and discontinue using to clean food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
90
Aug 14, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Set for 8/11
590.006/6-501.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings under service counter and in back hall storage closet. Complete further cleaning. Clean and monitor for activity. Provide current pest reports with detail.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple floor tiles in back hallway broken or damaged. Replace as needed for smooth cleanable floor. Landlord seeking estimates.
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Jul 22, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test strips on site. Chlorine mixed according to label directions. Provide test strips for chlorine. Quats sanitizer and test strips on site
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink not set up for wash/rinse/sanitize while in service. Have 3 compartment sink set up while in service for cleaning/sanitizing utensils and equipment as needed.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with black and pink mold-like substance. Clean to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: No tags for previously sold mussels. Date tags for last piece sold and then hold tags on site for 90 days.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Debris and boxes around dumpster and grease barrel. Keep refuse area clean to avoid attracting pests
590.005/5-501.115-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer buckets available for wiping clothes. Provide sanitizing solution for wiping clothes at all times.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawing in refrigerator in packaging. Pierce or remove packaging prior to thawing.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease trap covered in soiled aluminum foil. Discard foil. Cover with materials that are durable cleanable and non-absorbent. Resurface trap as needed.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date
590.006/6-501.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple floor tiles in back hallway broken or damaged. Replace as needed for smooth cleanable floor.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Glue trap under service counter with dead insects. Discard regularly to prevent contamination.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings under service counter mop sink and in back hall storage closet. Clean and monitor for activity. Provide current pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-C
45
Jan 17, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No clean up kit or procedures on site. Procedures provided via email
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory on menu does not indicate hamburgers are avilable undercooked. Update menu to indicate burgers can be undercooked.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease trap covered with aluminum foil. Discard and discontinue using foil to cover grease trap. Use materials that are durable and cleanable.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under fryer and deli cooler with food and debris. Old rat droppings under coffee maker. Clean areas and monitor for activity
590.004/4-602.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead rat under fryer. Discard to prevent contamintation Provide current pest report
590.006/6-501.112-C
70
Jul 17, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored above cooked seafood in refrigeration- Corrected on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent dropping observed in back utility room. Provide updated pest reports. 07/03/23- Pest control at the location set up on a monthly basis- Last treament 06/06/23 Provide more frequent treatments and have pest control reports available for review
590.006/6-501.111-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives stored between equipment at the prep line- Corrected
590.003/3-304.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Person in charge indicated there is a cleaning appointment scheduled.
590.004/4-202.18-C
70
Jul 3, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored above cooked seafood in refrigeration- Corrected on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent dropping observed in back utility room. Provide updated pest reports. 07/03/23- Pest control at the location set up on a monthly basis- Last treament 06/06/23 Provide more frequent treatments and have pest control reports available for review
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: No date marking for cole slaw mix in front refrigerator. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean bottom of refrigerator in front counter. Soil build up under equiptment on production line. Mop sink area observed soiled. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Production line employee observed without hair restraint. Person in charge corrected.
590.002/2-402.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives stored between equipment at the prep line- Corrected
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Damp cloths on production line. Discontinue.
590.004/4-901.12-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Excess trash in trash area. Trash overflowing in containers. Remove.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Person in charge indicated there is a cleaning appointment scheduled.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on squeeze bottles. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Production line cutting board observed soiled. Resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
47
Jun 22, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent dropping observed in back utility room. Provide updated pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: No date marking for cole slaw mix in front refrigerator. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Production line cutting board observed soiled. Resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Production line employee observed without hair restraint. Person in charge corrected.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Excess trash in trash area. Trash overflowing in containers. Remove.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean bottom of refrigerator in front counter. Soil build up under equiptment on production line. Mop sink area observed soiled. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on squeeze bottles. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Person in charge indicated there is a cleaning appointment scheduled.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Damp cloths on production line. Discontinue.
590.004/4-901.12-C
58
Nov 8, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Raw animal foods-cooking (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw beef stored above ready to eat products in stand up refrigerator. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-401.11-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed customer order a hamburger undercooked. Menu does not have proper consumer advisory under burgers that can be ordered uncooked. Provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed visable mold in the interior of ice machine. Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Back of house hand sink has food debris. Person in charge corrected.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Dining room hand sink does not have soap. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed container containing croutons with visable rodent bite marks. Person in charge discarded. Provide updated pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple priority and priority foundation violations.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board on production line is soiled. Replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sides of fryolater are soiled Sides of wall by fryolater are soiled. Shelfing above production line is soiled. Womans room bathroom vent is heavily soiled with dust. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Glue fly trap in service area is soiled. Remove
590.006/6-501.112-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed items in freezer left uncovered. Cover to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles do not have lables. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
37
Apr 13, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink close to areas of food storage and preparation- Enclose mop sink
590.003/3-307.11-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lobstah on a Roll last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lobstah on a Roll on file is from Apr 11, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lobstah on a Roll?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Lobstah on a Roll.
How does Lobstah on a Roll compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Lobstah on a Roll most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Lobstah on a Roll's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lobstah on a Roll have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lobstah on a Roll means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Lobstah on a Roll inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lobstah on a Roll is inspected around three times per year on average.
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