Lucky Strike Fenway
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Lucky Strike Fenway, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jul 21, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “hand drying provision”, showing up three times.
Lucky Strike Fenway scores about where you'd expect for a Boston restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of rodent activity(droppings)Interiors & exterior trash dumpster location Live roach observed at the 3rd floor bar Fruit/drain flies(2nd 3rd floor bars) Clean/sanitize affected locations Provide a full IPM reports upon re-inspection Discussed with the PIC to increase the pest control visits and forward reports to ISDHealth@Boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the hot water fixture mens rest room(3rd sink)
590.005/5-205.15-C
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Jul 7, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide paper towels at the bar handwash stations (PIC correcting)
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of rodent activity(droppings)Interiors & exterior trash dumpster location Live roach observed at the 3rd floor bar Fruit/drain flies(2nd 3rd floor bars) Clean/sanitize affected locations Provide a full IPM reports upon re-inspection Discussed with the PIC to increase the pest control visits and forward reports to ISDHealth@Boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine not reading chlorine.Repair Maintain chlorine 50PPM or per manufactures instructions Alternate machine to be used
590.004/4-501.114-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles missing labels.Provide labels
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors behind the bars throughout to remove debris & soils 1st floor bar--Clean the floor behind the bar/under equipment to remove excess water buildup
590.006/6-501.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the door sweep at the loading dock single door. Repair the hole in the wall next to the shoe dispensing counter(3rd floor) Repair the diamond plate floor under the kitchen fryers(damaged) Repair the wall molding below the motorcycle arcade game(2nd floor) 1st floor small bar-Repair the broken cabinet door
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the sprinkler room to remove excess empty boxes
590.006/6-501.114-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: There were multiple cracks & holes observed throughout behind game machines that could be pest entry points.Seal all holes as discussed
590.006/6-101.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean under/around the outside trash compactor to remove a heavy amount of trash & debris
590.005/5-501.115-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the hot water fixture mens rest room(3rd sink)
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exteriors of the bar reach in units. Clean the interior of the bar glass chillers to remove broken glass(3rd floor) Clean the trash containers & the interiors of the trash cabinets to remove soils. Clean the window sill facing the MGM music hall to remove evidence of mouse droppings Clean the booth cushions to remove soils(2nd floor)
590.004/4-602.13-C
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May 9, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken on counter at 60F. Leave cooked food in refrigerator until ready to prepare. Returned to refrigerator.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Meat sauce cooked yesterday at 55F. Discarded by PIC. Review cooling methods to ensure proper cooling.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Tray of raw beef stored over condiments in walk-in refrigerator. Moved to lower shelf. Review proper storage of raw proteins.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Doing business as Lucky Strike. Permit is for Jillian's. Complete attached application for DBA change- same ownership
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at coffee station out of paper towels. Staff using hand sink in prep area. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 3rd floor bar with debris. 1st floor bar with debris and water. Clean and dry all areas.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at coffee station not completely connected to wall. Service as needed to attach to wall.
590.006/6-501.11-C
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Mar 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: One of two dish machines at 2nd floor bar not sanitizing. Service call placed. Use 2nd dish machine for warewashing until 1st machine sanitizes correctly Provide repair report
590.004/4-501.114-P
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Unlaebeld chemical spray bottles at 1st floor bar. Label all spray bottles to prevent contamination.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepped food held 2 days passed date mark. Discarded on site Ensure foods not held past date mark.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: 2nd floor bar hand sink out of towels. Not operating at time of inspection Ensure all hand sinks have soap and towels at all times Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lucky Strike Fenway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lucky Strike Fenway on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lucky Strike Fenway?
Across the inspection record, “hand drying provision” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lucky Strike Fenway.
How does Lucky Strike Fenway compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Lucky Strike Fenway most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.
Has Lucky Strike Fenway's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lucky Strike Fenway have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lucky Strike Fenway means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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