Mission Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Mission Bar & Grill stretching back to 2022. Mission Bar & Grill was last inspected on Apr 27, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “wiping cloths use limitation” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Restaurants in Mission Hill average 82, so Mission Bar & Grill is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
13
Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shelled eggs observed stored above cooked carrots. Discontinue store separated (COS)
590.003/3-302.11-P
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a probe thermometer. Provide and maintain accessible
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Prep station handsinks in the basement area observed without hand cleanser/ soap. Provide to prevent contamination by hands (Corrected on site)
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to train staff on violations noted on the on the inspectin report .
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Shelvings unit observed lined with alumminum foil. Discontinue
590.004/4-101.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: KItchen ceiling fan observed rust. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.17-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired July 11th 2025. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood sticker
590.006/6-501.14-C
55
Feb 18, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several containers with RTE foods stored in refrigeration unit without date marking. Per PIC food was prep this morning. Provide made/discart date.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple small house flies observed dowsntrairs in the prep area. PIC to provide current detailed IPM report to : inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed kitchen floor lined with cardboard Discontinue (corrected on site)
590.006/6-101.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple light bulbs observed missing at the kitchen area. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
74
Aug 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed several containers with RTE foods stored in refrigeration unit without date marking. Per CFPM food was prep this morning. Provide made/discart date.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Both kitchen in line cutting board observed heavily scored. Clean to remove/replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of several in line refrigeration units and exterior of hood vent observed soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Apr 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink observed without proper air gap.Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer for high temp dishmachine. Provide.Wash 163F Rinse 184F - okay.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Muliple squeeze bottles observed without lables. Lable when removed from original container.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: All refrigeration unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide
590.004/4-204.112-C
70
Oct 18, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand sink in basement wher prpoep is starting to occur - addrtess as discussed
590.005/5-204.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Discontiniue prepping foods downstaits un til a hand sink is installed in the area in which you are working
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure the segragated area in the basement where you want to use for a prep area has floors / walls and ceilings thast are [ clean - smooth - durable and non absorbant ] as we discussed
590.006/6-201.11-C
78
May 10, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove cutting boards that appear compromised with deep lacerations that can become very hard to maintain clean
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: A couple of new m enu items are missing the proper disclosure / reminder -- Address
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure the allergen awareness certificate has the same name on it as the food safety certificate does - address
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the gaskets inside all refrigeration / freezer units - in between all in line cooking equipment from visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean vents above the char grill from heavy soils
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify all bulk food storage bins accordingly [ flour - sugar - mesa - salt ]
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up accordingly
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: During food storage ensure all foods are elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches including the basm ent walk-in
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discad any wooden spatulas that have visible burn marks and splintered areas by the cooking edge sides
590.004/4-101.17-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Do not use to clean pots and pans - o.k for non food contact surfaces
590.004/4-101.16-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: thawing frozen pork in stagnant water - discontinue and use running water as discussed
590.003/3-501.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the kitchen from grease and grime
590.006/6-101.11-C
47
Feb 1, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all condiments and startches are being dispensed with food grade utensils with handles
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed to reduce potential cross contamination
590.003/3-304.14-C
90
Jan 25, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure all menu items offered under cooked are properly identified with a disclosure and reminder where needed [ egg any style - salmon - burgers - steak tips]
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Some avtivity in the alleyway and back door area of the restaurant - contact pest control company and provide an IPM report as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all heavy grease and grime on the vents where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed to reduce potential cross contamination
590.003/3-304.14-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up seperately as discussec [ raw foods - ready to eat foods / color coordinate containers if that makes things easier to identify ]
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods ate elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches in the basement during dry storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all condiments and startches are being dispensed with food grade utensils with handles
590.003/3-304.12-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure trash bins are being cleaned on a daily basis or when needed - ensure the lids are able to fit tightly to reduce potential rodent activity
590.005/5-501.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors walls and ceilings in the kitchen where needed from all visible food spils stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly label to identify all bulk food storage bins to identify the contents
590.003/3-302.12-C
55
Jan 18, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure all menu items offered under cooked are properly identified with a disclosure and reminder where needed [ egg any style - salmon - burgers - steak tips]
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Some avtivity in the alleyway and back door area of the restaurant - contact pest control company and provide an IPM report as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure trash bins are being cleaned on a daily basis or when needed - ensure the lids are able to fit tightly to reduce potential rodent activity
590.005/5-501.15-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly label to identify all bulk food storage bins to identify the contents
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all condiments and startches are being dispensed with food grade utensils with handles
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up seperately as discussec [ raw foods - ready to eat foods / color coordinate containers if that makes things easier to identify ]
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods ate elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches in the basement during dry storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all heavy grease and grime on the vents where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors walls and ceilings in the kitchen where needed from all visible food spils stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
58
Dec 2, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure there is a copy of your current food safety / allergen awareness certificate on site
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all cooking equipment on the line - shelves underneath the counter top pieces of cooking equipment - inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - inside the microwave - exterior of bulk food storage bins - shelves inside the walk-in from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up seperate sanitizing buckets by the bar and in the kitchen food prep area - raw food sanitizing bucket with wiping cloths and then another set up for eady to eat foods
590.003/3-304.14-C
86
May 27, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Address the changes to the new menu for the items offered undercooked as we discussed during inspectgion
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post a current copy of your food safety certificate in a conspicuous location of the restaurant as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the filters above the char grill from black debris
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed with one station for raw foods and the other for ready to eat foods
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible food spills stains and soils on the exterior of all cooking equipment on the line
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all areas in the kitchen from visible food spills where needed
590.006/6-201.11-C
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mission Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mission Bar & Grill on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mission Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths use limitation” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Mission Bar & Grill.
How does Mission Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Mission Hill?
Mission Bar & Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mission Hill average of 82.
Has Mission Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mission Bar & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mission Bar & Grill 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 Mission Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mission Bar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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