Pink Carrot
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
10
Score
Pink Carrot appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 15, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 17 violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.
Looking across the full record, “consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Pink Carrot on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
4
Critical latest
12
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 12 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 26 violations
Before use after cleaning (p)
Inspector notes: Per staff on duty when asked to demonstrate warewashing procedure no sanitizing after washing takes place. PIC to train staff on warewashing. Reviewed at the time of inspection
590.004/4-702.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shelled eggs observed stored at room temp. Discussed with staff the importance of storing raw shelled eggs at 45F below. Egg was placed in the 2 door cold unit. (cos)
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Diced grilled chicken 109F storing in hot holding unit. PIC reheated the chicken 178F since the food was place in the off unit for 30 minutes. Reviewed hot holding with staff
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Per staff fruits/ vegetables gets washed in the middle compartment of the 3 bay sink without an air gap. No food prep sink observed on site. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of a prep sink with air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov (4.15.26)
590.005/5-402.11-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide procedure and kit for vomit and diarrheal clean up events. Provide . Inspector to will provide procedure to the operator.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection staff on duty unable to demonstrate any managerial controls due to lack of knowledge. CFPM to train staff on food safety
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewashing/ prep area handwashing sink observed without paper towels. Provide and maintain to enforce handwashing during food prep. (cos)
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen handsink observed missing handwashing soap. Provide & maintain. PIC to monitor handwashing (cos)
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewashing handsink observed blocked by utility cart. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time for handwashing only and to prevent contamination by hands (cos)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior and around ice machine downstairs observed with visible soils interior of 2 bay sink rinse bay observed with soiled dishes. Clean & sanitize to remove PIC to label 2 bay sink.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink on site. Povide & maintain on site Staff advised to use chlorine until detergent becomes available (was order on site 4.15.26)
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips . Provide test strips for quarternary solution
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PC unable to provide a metal probe food thermometer. Provide & maintain accessible.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Asterisk observed missing from the menu / consumer advisory pertaing to the foods offered. Provide (4.15.26)
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Large quantity of prep foods stored in upright cold unit observed without date marking. Provide made/discard dates before storing Per PIC foods were prepped between last night and this morning
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. CFPM to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Facilty uses yellow sponge for warewashing and to clean food contact surfaces. Discontinue
590.004/4-101.16-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several bulk bin/ food storage containers/ condiment containers observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sandwich station upstairs cutting board observed heavily scored/scratch . Replace/resurface
590.004/4-501.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of prep foods and frozen fruits observed stored in different cold unit without covers. Provide covers before storing to prevent contaminations
590.003/3-302.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment must designate another CFPM staff to be on site for all hours of operation to overseas safe operation of the establishment.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink on site observed without a door open space in the food prep area. Install
590.003/3-307.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired March 1st 2026. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaning company (schedule for 4.17.26)
590.006/6-501.14-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom handsink observed missing employee must wash hands signage. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Facilty 2 bay sink observed without drain boards. Install (4.15.26)
590.004/4-301.13-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Several cold holding units observed without a conspicuous thermometer. Provide & keep visible
590.004/4-204.112-C
10
Apr 7, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 12 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 25 violations
Before use after cleaning (p)
Inspector notes: Per staff on duty when asked to demonstrate warewashing procedure no sanitizing after washing takes place. PIC to train staff on warewashing. Reviewed at the time of inspection
590.004/4-702.11-P
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Per staff fruits/ vegetables gets washed in the 2 bay sink without an air gap. No food prep sink observed on site. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of a prep sink with air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.005/5-402.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Diced grilled chicken 109F storing in hot holding unit. PIC reheated the chicken 178F since the food was place in the off unit for 30 minutes. Reviewed hot holding with staff
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shelled eggs observed stored at room temp. Discussed with staff the importance of storing raw shelled eggs at 45F below. Egg was placed in the 2 door cold unit. (cos)
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior and around ice machine downstairs observed with visible soils interior of 2 bay sink rinse bay observed with soiled dishes. Clean & sanitize to remove PIC to label 2 bay sink.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink on site. Povide & maintain on site Staff advised to use chlorine until detergent becomes available
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide procedure and kit for vomit and diarrheal clean up events. Provide . Inspector to will provide procedure to the operator.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection staff on duty unable to demonstrate any managerial controls due to lack of knowledge. CFPM to train staff on food safety
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. CFPM to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewashing/ prep area handwashing sink observed without paper towels. Provide and maintain to enforce handwashing during food prep. (cos)
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips . Provide test strips for quarternary solution
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Large quantity of prep foods stored in upright cold unit observed without date marking. Provide made/discard dates before storing Per PIC foods were prepped between last night and this morning
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Asterisk observed missing from the menu / consumer advisory pertaing to the foods offered. Provide
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen handsink observed missing handwashing soap. Provide & maintain. PIC to monitor handwashing (cos)
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewashing handsink observed blocked by utility cart. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time for handwashing only and to prevent contamination by hands (cos)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PC unable to provide a metal probe food thermometer. Provide & maintain accessible.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sandwich station upstairs cutting board observed heavily scored/scratch . Replace/resurface
590.004/4-501.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several bulk bin/ food storage containers/ condiment containers observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired March 1st 2026. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaning company
590.006/6-501.14-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Facilty uses yellow sponge for warewashing and to clean food contact surfaces. Discontinue
590.004/4-101.16-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Several cold holding units observed without a conspicuous thermometer. Provide & keep visible
590.004/4-204.112-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom handsink observed missing employee must wash hands signage. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of prep foods and frozen fruits observed stored in different cold unit without covers. Provide covers before storing to prevent contaminations
590.003/3-302.11-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Facilty 2 bay sink observed without drain boards. Install
590.004/4-301.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment must designate another CFPM staff to be on site for all hours of operation to overseas safe operation of the establishment.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
11
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Make the necessary corrections on the menu for items offered undercooked - {*] should be noted directly beside the menu item offered undercooked as well as by the verbiage :[ * consuming raw or undercooked ... ] noted at the bottom of the page so they coincide with one another
590.003/3-603.11-PF
90
Apr 11, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure thePIC on site has a current food safety certificate and is knowledgeable in foosd safety -mshould be able to answer food safety questions and concerns during ther interviewe - address
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Menu is missing a consumer advisory for a few menu items -address as discussed remind customers with signage stating that the juices are freshly made in house and are not pasturized - Address as discussed
590.003/3-603.11-PF
82
Aug 18, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 8, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pink Carrot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pink Carrot on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pink Carrot?
Across the inspection record, “consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pink Carrot.
How does Pink Carrot compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Pink Carrot most recently scored 10 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Pink Carrot's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pink Carrot have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pink Carrot 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 Pink Carrot inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pink Carrot is inspected around three times per year on average.
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