Loretta's Last Call/Back Door Donuts
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
55
Score
Loretta's Last Call/Back Door Donuts appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 17, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
“Equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Loretta's Last Call/Back Door Donuts on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Bar dish machine not testing for sanitizer. Use disposable cups until serviced and teting at 50ppm.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Temperature measuring devices ambient air and water-accuracy (pf)
Inspector notes: Dish machine rinse gauge not operating. Service as needed.
590.004/4-203.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior chute of ice machine with black mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize regularly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No quats test strips for testing sanitizer concentration. Provide test strips.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Broken tiles at back door. Repair for smooth cleanable surface.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris in floor drain at bar. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at warewashing leaks. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
55
May 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Slow leak on hot water tank. Repair as needed. Keep floor dry to avoid attracting pests
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Jul 9, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Exposed brickwork and damaged caulking on rear of ice bin. Clean and seal with cleanable materials.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Inside ice machine off bar with black colored soils. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry.
590.004/4-602.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Soda line with degrading black piping wrap with flaking pieces. Replace with cleanable materials and wrap. Coca Cola has been contacted
590.003/3-307.11-C
86
Jun 14, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (p)
Inspector notes: Rusty screw inside ice machine. Replace with stainless NSF grade hardware for food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.11-P
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Exposed brickwork and damaged caulking on rear of ice bin. Clean and seal with cleanable materials.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Soda line with degrading black piping wrap with flaking pieces. Replace with cleanable materials and wrap. Ice bin without cover. Provide for food protection.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Inside ice machine off bar with black colored soils. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry.
590.004/4-602.11-C
74
Jun 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Manula sanitizer dispenser not operating. Service as needed. Mix sanitizer manually. PIC stated all equipment is washed in dish machine
590.004/4-501.114-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for testing final rinse temperature. Provide either strips or thermometer.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soda guns at bar are not all plumbed. One gun holder with soils. Clean holders and plaub to drain to prevent attracting pests
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit kit located on site. Procedures provided
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer strips on site for quats sanitizer. Provide quats test strips.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple tiles on floor in from of walk-in brokena nd damaged. Repair as needed so floor is smooth durable and non-absorbent.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Hard cooked eggs stored in water. Discontinue storing eggs in water.
590.003/3-303.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Cold water handle broken at hand sink near walk-in refrigerator. Hot water tanks leaking water. Hand sink at warewashing not draining properly. Repair all plumbing problems as needed for correctly operating sinks and no leaking fixtures.
590.005/5-205.15-C
50
Aug 17, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Obsrved an employee hyandling salad greens with bare hands- Corrected at the time of the inspection Review glove use procedures with all staff
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Heavy black mold like buildup on the inside of the ice machine including the walls the front panel and the chute. The PIC has taken the unit out of use and bagged has been ordered for use All ice in the machine has been discarded The ice machine in located in a small area near the bar The ice machine shall be on a regular cleaning schedule- Management shall maintain a cleaning log for the unit
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Violation for the cleaning of the inside of the ice machine noted on numerous Inspections Establishmnet shall maintain a regular cleaning schedule
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
70
Apr 1, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Provide covered sanitary receptacles for the womens rest room.
590.005/5-501.17-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Pot/pans observed not inverted during drying/storage.Store all wares inverted to air dry
590.004/4-903.11-C1
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Beer reach in observed with built up rusty water.Clean to remove rusty water. Liquor room--Heavy dust build up on the wire rack shelving.Clean to remove soils/dust
590.004/4-601.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light bulb burnt out above the fry station.Repair/replace
590.006/6-303.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Secure all CO2 tanks.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor at the far end of the bar to remove excess water.
590.006/6-501.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handwash sink at the far end of the bar not operating(drainpipe leaking/cracked).Repair Alternate handwash sink in use at the bar. Mens rest room--#2 handsink not operating.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
70
Mar 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: All handwash sinks at the bar were still wrapped and bartenders were serving customers- Employees were unable to properly was hands- Review with staff
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior panel of ice machine with black mold like buildup- Repeat violation
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report- Review with staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Lights in warewashing area with no protection- Provide
590.006/6-202.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Area where ice machine is without proper lighting- Provide
590.006/6-303.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Equipment in kitchen and ice buckets at ice machine stored upright- Store inverted
590.004/4-903.11-C1
61
Sep 28, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Entire interior of ice machine located near bar with heavy black buildup- Machine shall be cleaned with proper frequency PIC draining the ice machine and cleaning prior to tonights service
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Large amounts of small black flies noted in warewashing area and at the bar- Provide an updated detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leak noted in pipes below 3 bay sink- Make proper repairs
590.005/5-205.15-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior door located next to the warewashing area with visible gap at the bottom- Repair
590.006/6-202.15-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: No light shields on bulbs in warewashing- Repair as required
590.006/6-202.11-C
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Loretta's Last Call/Back Door Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Loretta's Last Call/Back Door Donuts on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Loretta's Last Call/Back Door Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Loretta's Last Call/Back Door Donuts.
How does Loretta's Last Call/Back Door Donuts compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Loretta's Last Call/Back Door Donuts most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Loretta's Last Call/Back Door Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Loretta's Last Call/Back Door Donuts have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Loretta's Last Call/Back Door Donuts 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 Loretta's Last Call/Back Door Donuts inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Loretta's Last Call/Back Door Donuts is inspected around three times per year on average.
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