Molly's Beachside
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025
90
Score
Molly's Beachside appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 7, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “(p) person-in-charge-duties”, showing up three times.
Molly's Beachside's latest score of 90 sits above the South Boston average of 87. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Received a lab report on high count of coliform >150 on a soft serve vanilla ice cream.Shut the machine off until a retest confirms normal count
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
90
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted mice droppings on the side of the beverage cooler/storage room.Provide pest report and clean with frequency.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Received a lab report on high count of coliform >150 on a soft serve vanilla ice cream.Shut the machine off until a retest confirms normal count
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a copy of certified food protection manager.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
78
Jul 14, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Received a lab report on high count of coliform >150 on a soft serve vanilla ice cream.Shut the machine off until a retest confirms normal count
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted mice droppings on the side of the beverage cooler/storage room.Provide pest report and clean with frequency.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a copy of certified food protection manager.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
78
Jun 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Noted lobster mix in the cooler at 47F prepared yesterday.Discarded by the PIC/ Monitor the temeprature
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted mice droppings on the side of the beverage cooler/storage room.Provide pest report and clean with frequency.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted a condensation pipe draining in the hand sink.Remove
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a copy of certified food protection manager.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clear of the clutter from the storage area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: provide door sweep to the main enterance door. Provide weather stripping to the delivery door on the side. Install the door between the kitchen and storage area..
590.006/6-202.15-C
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Aug 17, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris unused equipment collecting soils and becoming a potential location for rodent activity- address
590.006/6-501.114-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all clutter and debris where mice can gather and cause a potential nuisance - replace any co promised glue boards where needed -[ after establishment is closed]
590.006/6-501.111-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the vents in the hood system where needed - scheduled an appointment to get the hood professionally cleaned
590.004/4-202.18-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Replace compromised door sweeps where needed
590.006/6-201.13-C
78
Jul 7, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit on site for sanitizer. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: The three compartment sink is not setup properly. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters proper concentration and temperature.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors in storage room of visible soils. Clean sides and under frialators of soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Stained ceiling tile above kitchen. Replace. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-101.11-C
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Jun 29, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No V&D spill kit on site. Emailed procedures to PIC.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit on site for sanitizer. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: The three compartment sink is not setup properly. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters proper concentration and temperature.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors in storage room of visible soils. Clean sides and under frialators of soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Several out of use reach in refrigerators and old equipment in back storage room. Remove all items not in use.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Vent hoods with visible buildup of grease. Clean to remove. Dust on HVAC vent above kitchen. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Stained ceiling tile above kitchen. Replace. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-101.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Molly's Beachside last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Molly's Beachside on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Molly's Beachside?
Across the inspection record, “(p) person-in-charge-duties” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Molly's Beachside.
How does Molly's Beachside compare to other restaurants in South Boston?
Molly's Beachside most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the South Boston average of 87.
Has Molly's Beachside's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Molly's Beachside have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Molly's Beachside 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 Molly's Beachside inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Molly's Beachside is inspected around two times per year on average.
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