Murphy's Law

837 Summer St, South Boston, MA 02127
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Murphy's Law has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 3, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for South Boston restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Hot water not accessible at the time of inspection ho water tank is not operating; pic advised that repair is in process. Establishment is not operating until 11/7/25.
590.005/5-205.15-P
86
Dec 1, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No V&D spill kit. Provide. Emailed procedures.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean and disinfect restrooms.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors at bar with visible soils and bottle caps under equipment. Clean floors under around and behind equipment.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Urinal handle is missing. Replace.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Broken out of use ice machine. Remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
74
Nov 30, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer not registering in dish machine. Repair.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Single-service and single-use articles required use (p)
Inspector notes: Use plastic cups until dish machine can be repaired to sanitize correctly.
590.004/4-502.12-P
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Cans of paint stored in kitchen area. Store in seperate area.
590.007/7-201.11-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No V&D kit on site. Provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Bags of trash and litter in outside trash area and alleyway. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Provide covered receptacle in ladies room.
590.005/5-501.17-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Replace stained ceiling tiles
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent with visible soils on filters. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Glass storage cooler with buildup filth and debri inside. Floors behind bar under and around equipment with buildup of soils and debri.Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple bags of cans and empties in outside area. REMOVE.
590.005/5-501.110-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leaking drain under ice bin. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Murphy's Law last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Murphy's Law on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Murphy's Law?

Across the inspection record, “clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Murphy's Law.

How does Murphy's Law compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

Murphy's Law most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the South Boston average of 87.

Has Murphy's Law's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Murphy's Law have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Murphy's Law 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 Murphy's Law inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Murphy's Law is inspected roughly once per year on average.