Lookout Rooftop and Bar

70 Sleeper St, Boston, MA 02210
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Lookout Rooftop and Bar has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 8, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed an high activity of fruit flys at the bar. Provide pest control service and a clean report. via email prior to reinspection 9.15.25
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed fruit garnishment sitting on the counter uncovered. Discard and provide proper covers at all times.
590.003/3-305.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed black substance and debris inside the ice machine. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
82
May 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 24, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed frying baskets stored in hand sink. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all hand sinks are clear and accessible for hand washing only. PIC corrected on site
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold like substance inside first ice machine. Clean to remove mold like substance
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed damaged floor in kitchen. Repair
590.006/6-101.11-C
78
Aug 24, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside ice machine of visible soils. COS.
590.004/4-602.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sweep areas behind ice machines behind roof top bar of visible food debris and soils. COS.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Install pest proof doorsweep at doorway leading to dry storage/frieght elevator.
590.006/6-202.15-C
86
May 23, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Glassware stored not beneath overhead protection canopy on roof. Relocate. COS.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside barrell of slush machine at bar of visible soils.
590.004/4-602.11-C
90
Nov 7, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Deep clean floors in walkin cooler of visible soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lookout Rooftop and Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lookout Rooftop and Bar on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lookout Rooftop and Bar?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lookout Rooftop and Bar.

How does Lookout Rooftop and Bar compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Lookout Rooftop and Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Lookout Rooftop and Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lookout Rooftop and Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lookout Rooftop and Bar 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 Lookout Rooftop and Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lookout Rooftop and Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.