Palm Restaurant (1 International Place)

90 Oliver St, Boston, MA 02110

American

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Palm Restaurant (1 International Place), the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 17, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

“Nonfood contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Palm Restaurant (1 International Place)'s latest score of 47 falls below the Boston average of 86. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 17, 2025

Routine

5 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sinks in the bar did not have any paper towels. Please provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Knife stored in the handsink. Discontinue . The hand sink needs to be accessible. Corrected on site

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide up to date test kit/test kit on site expired Provide Chlorine test trip for low temp dishmachine (Bar)

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: High temperature gauge from dish machine observed not operating properly. PIC to call for repair.

590.004/4-204.115-PF

Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)

Inspector notes: Tags held but not all have last sold dates on them ensure last sold date on all shell stock tags

590.003/3-203.12-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles and intake vent filter in kitchen observed with dust build up. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)

Inspector notes: Interior of 1 door beverage fridge observed soiled clean to remove

590.004/4-602.11-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Observed hood vents with grease build up clean to remove

590.004/4-202.18-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No posted certifications for food safety and allergen training. PIC Andrew Wilson is certified. Post and ensure staff training is provided.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: The Mechanical room was observed to be in need of cleanup to remove unnessary items. clean and organize

590.006/6-501.114-C

Jul 24, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)

Inspector notes: Tags held but not all have last sold dates on them ensure last sold date on all shell stock tags

590.003/3-203.12-PF

Dec 20, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Sink in warewash area observed leaking. Repair.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only signage in warewash hand sink.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Feb 22, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in kitchen area have dust build up. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in kitchen area. Replace.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Apr 4, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 8, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Storage of soiled linens (c)

Inspector notes: Provie a cover for the soiled/dirty linen storage container.

590.004/4-803.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: On the hot line clean the sides of the grill and the fryalators. Remove soils and food encrustments. Clean exterior of the grease/oil storage container. Remove grease buildup.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Repair damaged cover to the grease trap next to the dish machine. Broken cover is causing odors to escape from the grease trap. Repair unit remove odors.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Apr 14, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: keep all wiping coths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: clean floor area under the stairs in the bak area.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean exterior of the grease storafe container under the stairs in the back area. Clean the fryalator grease removal equipment stored under the stairs in the back area. Remove gease buildup.

590.004/4-602.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palm Restaurant (1 International Place) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Palm Restaurant (1 International Place) on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Palm Restaurant (1 International Place)?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Palm Restaurant (1 International Place).

How does Palm Restaurant (1 International Place) compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Palm Restaurant (1 International Place) most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Palm Restaurant (1 International Place)'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Palm Restaurant (1 International Place) have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Palm Restaurant (1 International Place) 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 Palm Restaurant (1 International Place) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Palm Restaurant (1 International Place) is inspected around two times per year on average.

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