Paradise

963 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA 02215

American

Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Paradise stretching back to 2022. On Oct 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Paradise on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: In the kitchen at the sandwich refigerator all TCS foods are elevated above 47F: cut tomatoes cut lettuce cut onions sour cream blue cheese. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all TCS foods. Hold cold TCS foods at or below 41F.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)

Inspector notes: Location has no food thermometer on site inspector's calibrated thermometer was used to test TCS foods; provide a food thermometer.

590.004/4-204.112-PF

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Per the person in charge at the bars they use plastic cups to scoop ice from the ice bins for customers; provide food grade scoops with handles to prevent contamination.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: The handle for the sandwich refigerator is missing; repair or replace.

590.004/4-501.11-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: At the three compartment sink there are no drain plugs to allow proper use of the three compartment sink; provide drain plugs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Aug 29, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Soda nozzles with black buildup- Clean with proper frequency

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Both doors from the rear of the establishment to the back alley with notable gaps along the bottom and between the double doors- Repair to close tight to reduce risk of rodent access- No pest activity noted at inspection

590.006/6-202.15-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired February 2024- Schedule hood cleaning/inspection

590.006/6-501.14-C

Dec 6, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: Sanitary receptacle damaged & missing a cover.Replace

590.005/5-501.17-C

Nov 1, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Some boxes with beverages and take-out containers stored on the floor at dry-storage area. Elevate properly.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paradise last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paradise on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Paradise compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Paradise most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Paradise's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Paradise have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Paradise means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Paradise inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Paradise is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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