Namastay Boston
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
74
Score
Namastay Boston appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2025. The most recent visit was on Apr 24, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “controlling pests” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Namastay Boston's latest score of 74 falls below the Boston average of 86. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Observed one prep sink with air gap. This sink is connected to a 2 bay sink which is labeled as prep sink. Contact licensed plumber pull proper permit at 1010 Mass Ave. Plumbing inspector must approve before health can approve this report. Photo taken. 04/04/2026 no air gap observed on the two- bay prep sink.Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed/ Failed with extentsion per ISD managemnt ( Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected)
590.005/5-402.11-P
Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)
Inspector notes: Establishment has a buffet in the dining room that is missing a food guard. Also observed food items (sauces in stainless steal containers stored over ice) tomatoes onions being stored on a table left of the buffet with no protection. Provide protection. 04/04/2026 PIC has placed an order for a food guard for the buffet unit.will be install next week by thursday
590.003/3-306.11-P
74
Nov 26, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Pest report dated 11.13.25 from Clancy Bros. Pest control states " 0704 is the lockbox code. Monthly IPM service for general pest management services. Monthly service for general pest management services. Inspected all rtu bait stations for rodent activity found minor activity in the kitchen area replaced bait as needed for continued rodent control. Also placed cockroach bait gel in all conducive areas for the control of cockroaches. Placed a few monitoring stations in the storage area. Sanitation is a problem need to be cleaned better in the kitchen area. Also inspected exterior stations for rodent activity found minimal activity on all 3 evos replaced bait as needed for continued rodent control." Address all open conditions listed on report. Cleaning concerns in kitchen appear to have been addressed. Provide updated pest report upon re inspection. Business does not use nieghboring basement storage space.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Numerous prepared foods in flip top holding at 60F. All product in unit was voluntarily discarded.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine not registering chlorine sanitizer when tested sanitizer found empty. Corrected on site. All wares washed in unit re washed to be sanitized.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Pest report dated 11.13.25 from Clancy Bros. Pest control states " 0704 is the lockbox code. Monthly IPM service for general pest management services. Monthly service for general pest management services. Inspected all rtu bait stations for rodent activity found minor activity in the kitchen area replaced bait as needed for continued rodent control. Also placed cockroach bait gel in all conducive areas for the control of cockroaches. Placed a few monitoring stations in the storage area. Sanitation is a problem need to be cleaned better in the kitchen area. Also inspected exterior stations for rodent activity found minimal activity on all 3 evos replaced bait as needed for continued rodent control." Address all open conditions listed on report. Cleaning concerns in kitchen appear to have been addressed. Provide updated pest report upon re inspection. Business does not use nieghboring basement storage space.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Dumpster area with what appears to be rodent droppings around dumpsters. Clean and sanitize. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection. Recent pest report provided upon inspection dated 10/20/25 states "rodent urine" odor in storage area. Address.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Flip top unit at cookline holding at 60F. Make all necessary repairs. Alternative means of refrigeration in walk in cooler and additional reach in units holding at below 41F.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food in walk in cooler not labeled. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Sweep around dumpsters with visible debris.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Waste oil receptacle with soils. Clean to remove or contact company for replacement container. Clean areas around container.
590.005/5-501.116-C
41
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Numerous prepared foods in flip top holding at 60F. All product in unit was voluntarily discarded.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine not registering chlorine sanitizer when tested sanitizer found empty. Corrected on site. All wares washed in unit re washed to be sanitized.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food in walk in cooler not labeled. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Dumpster area with what appears to be rodent droppings around dumpsters. Clean and sanitize. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection. Recent pest report provided upon inspection dated 10/20/25 states "rodent urine" odor in storage area. Address.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Flip top unit at cookline holding at 60F. Make all necessary repairs. Alternative means of refrigeration in walk in cooler and additional reach in units holding at below 41F.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Waste oil receptacle with soils. Clean to remove or contact company for replacement container. Clean areas around container.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Sweep around dumpsters with visible debris.
590.005/5-501.115-C
45
Sep 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink in kitchen does not have an indirect to waste drain with no space in drain pipe. Consult plumber to intall. Ensure all proper permits pulled with ISD plumbing division.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Grout voids on floor near prep sink. Clean and re grout floor tiles where needed.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Front door missing door sweep. Install pest proof door sweep.
590.006/6-202.15-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Namastay Boston last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Namastay Boston on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Namastay Boston?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Namastay Boston.
How does Namastay Boston compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Namastay Boston most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Namastay Boston's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Namastay Boston have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Namastay Boston means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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