New England Wichcraft Co.

54 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113

American

Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025

Score

High Risk

New England Wichcraft Co. has been inspected six times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 21, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting New England Wichcraft Co. on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 21, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine in the kitchen recorded 0PPM with the chlorine strip.Repair

590.004/4-501.114-P

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted Ice machine has black/pink spots on the chute.Clean

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide paper towel at the hand sink

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Noted food residue on the floor under the shelves in the kitchen area.Clean Noted prep area shelves in the basement with food residue.Clea

590.006/6-501.12-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Repair the floor tiles near the dish machine. Repair the ceiling in the beer cooler.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Noted staff washing floor mats in the dish machine.Discontinue and train staff to use only the utility area

590.003/3-307.11-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Noted the sanitizer dispensing tube missing in the 3 bay sink in the basement.Repair

590.004/4-501.11-C

Prohibitions (c)

Inspector notes: Noted single use items and food stored in the basement not protected from the contamination.Remove or provide a cleanable ceiling to prevent contamination

590.004/4-903.12-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: :Noted several cutting boards in the kitchen heavily scored.Replace/Resurface

590.004/4-501.12-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Upright refrigerator in the basement has heavy food residue on the bottom shelf.Clean Noted beer walkin has brown stains on the back wall.Clean

590.004/4-601.11-C

Jun 10, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Storage areas redeeming machines receptacles and waste handling units location (c)

Inspector notes: Currently the grease canisters for the restaurant are being stored outside of the facility on the sidewalk of Morton Street alongside the business - moving forward any grease waste canister storage for local commercial restaurants will not be allowed on Morton Street as per order from the City of Boston - the trash receptacle containers will NOT be affected and can stay in its current location

590.005/5-501.19-C

May 17, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Several menu items are missing the proper consumer advisory - address

590.003/3-603.11-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure both the allergen awareness and food safety certificates both have matching names and are current

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Jul 28, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 7, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Grease barrels leaking and tops not secure replace label all outside trash barrels

590.005/5-501.13-C

Aug 3, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was New England Wichcraft Co. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New England Wichcraft Co. on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does New England Wichcraft Co. compare to other restaurants in Boston?

New England Wichcraft Co. most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has New England Wichcraft Co.'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at New England Wichcraft Co. have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at New England Wichcraft Co. means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is New England Wichcraft Co. inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, New England Wichcraft Co. is inspected around two times per year on average.

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