Petula's
Last inspected: Jun 13, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Petula's, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Jun 13, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.
“Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader South Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap available on the bar hand sink.Provide
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: All ceiling tiles missing or broken in the basement. Repair Light shields in on the cookline has a heavy grease build. Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: several cutting boards on the cookline is scored. Resurface or replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Drain pipe plummed in the hand washing sink. Remove and properly plum the drain pipe
590.005/5-205.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Lot of clutter near the prep sink in the basement. Clean and organize
590.006/6-501.114-C
74
Dec 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shrimp container stored above the raw oysters. Remove Corrected On Site by the PIC
590.003/3-302.11-P
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shell tags need to be in a chronological order.Provide missing date of last sold on the tags.Provide
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide procedures and kit cean up of Vomi and Diarrhea event.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Reviewd illness policy and V&D procedure with the PIC. I will provide the illness policy and procedures for clean up of Vomit and Diarrhea.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide Irreversible thermometer for the bar dish machine. Provide sanitizing testing device for low temp dish machine and also for3 bay sink.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap available on the bar hand sink.Provide
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No consumer advisory on the lunch menu.Provide
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Lemons stored in the beer walkin on the floor. Remove Raw chicken and fresh vegetables stored on the floor in the walkin. Remove and store it on the shelh
590.003/3-305.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Big hole in the sheet rock going down the stairs. Repair All ceiling tiles missing or broken in the basement. Repair Ceiling tile near the exhaust hood on the cookline. Repair Light shields in on the cookline has a heavy grease build. Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Lot of clutter near the prep sink in the basement. Clean and organize
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ice cream freezer and 2 ice chest in the basement has a heavy ice build. Clean with frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: several cutting boards on the cookline is scored. Resurface or replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
37
May 20, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Missing signage in both bathrooms. PIC replaced when directed.
590.006/6-301.14-C
95
Jul 27, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Washing fruits and vegetables (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify the vegetable prep sink in the basement as we discussed to reduce potential confusion - aside from running water there are approved chemicals available for washing and rinsing fresh produce - ask your chemical supply company for assistance with this matter if you choose to engage in this procedure.
590.003/3-302.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify all exposed pipes on the ceiling in the basement - there are many pipes scattered throughout the basement that need to be visibly labeled as we discussed uring the inspection as to reduce any potential contamination
590.006/6-501.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all drain pipes and waste pipes in the basement ceiling have a barrier underneath them to reduce potential spills or leaks that may accidently occur.
590.006/6-201.16-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinie storing clean utensils pots and pans inside milk crates and keeping then on the shelving units where other clean utensils are being stored -
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: To reduce potential contamination from the hand sink located beside the three bay sink provide a barrier on the right hand side to assist in the matter.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Relocate any and all shelving units prep tables and foods that may be stored underneath potential waste pipes and drain pipes in the basement / prep area [
590.003/3-305.11-C
74
May 12, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Petula's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Petula's on file is from Jun 13, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Petula's?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Petula's.
How does Petula's compare to other restaurants in South Boston?
Petula's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the South Boston average of 87.
Has Petula's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Petula's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Petula's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Petula's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Petula's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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