Peregrine

170 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Peregrine six times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

“Nonfood contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; Peregrine is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling and HVAC vents with visible dust and soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: High temperature digital gauge is not working properly. Repair. Unit is 160F at plate.
590.004/4-501.11-C
90
Dec 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: High temperature digital gauge is not working properly. Repair. Unit is 160F at plate.
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling and HVAC vents with visible dust and soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
May 30, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rodent burrows noted on pest report dated 5.12.25 exterior of building . Consult pest control. Treat and seal.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Dishwasher is leaking. Make all necessary repairs.
590.004/4-501.15-C
90
May 12, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory type is too small. Provide font size 11 or above.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No allergen certificate posted. Provide. 590.011: (3) Food Allergen Awareness Training. (a) Such food establishments shall have on staff a certified food protection manager who has been issued a Massachusetts certificate of allergen awareness training by an allergen awareness training verification program recognized by the Department. The certificate will be valid for five years. (b) The certified food protection manager shall: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of major food allergens by posting the Massachusetts food allergen awareness training certificate; and 2. Ensure that employees are properly trained in food allergy awareness as it relates to their assigned duties
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Dishwasher is leaking. Make all necessary repairs.
590.004/4-501.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and food debris under and around equipment in kitchen and wait station area. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: Grease soils & dust building up on HVAC vents. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-202.12-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Planter boxes in front of business with what appears to be rodent burrows. Consult pest control. Treat and seal.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate. Provide. (A) Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
64
Dec 27, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Salmon lox 43F. Product out of temperature for less than an hour removed from service and cooled to below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
86
Nov 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Salmon lox 43F. Product out of temperature for less than an hour removed from service and cooled to below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: :Food worker observed handling raw breakfast sausage meat with bare hands. Instructed to wash hands and don clean gloves. Corrected on site.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Cookline handsink obstructed with bread pots pans & equipment. REMOVE. Handwashing practices satisfactory observed at warewashing area sink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment with condensation mist from HVAC wall mounted units soils collecting on walls and ceilings. Several induction cook tops that appear to be self ventilated and combi oven. To refer to BFD Lek Moy to assess to ensure in compliance.
590.006/6-304.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling with buildup of dust & soils including wall mounted HVAC units. Buildup of food soils under and behind cookline equipment and floors inside sprinkler closet off kitchen. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Other liquid wastes and rainwater (c)
Inspector notes: Codensate dripping from wall mounted HVAC unit onto equipment. Repair. Wash/rinse/sanitize all exposed equipment.
590.005/5-403.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Peregrine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Peregrine on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Peregrine?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Peregrine.

How does Peregrine compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Peregrine most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Peregrine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Peregrine have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Peregrine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.