Puritan Beef
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Puritan Beef, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 8, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Puritan Beef's 47 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitzer observed reading over 500ppm chlorine. Use according to law. Corrected on site
590.007/7-204.11-P
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Meat room handsink observed not operating/ not dispensing water. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-P
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Meatroom handsink observed not operating. Per PIC staff use 3 bay sink to wash hands while repair is in order. Discontinue
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide kit and procedure for vomit and diarrheal events clean up. Provide Inspector will provide procedure
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to train staff on violation noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Walking not operating/ not in use observed heavily clutter. Clean to remove to prevent pest harborage/ entryway/nesting
590.006/6-501.114-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Meatroom handsink obsereved without employee must wash hands sign. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several Cutting boards observed heavily scored. Resurface/Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
47
Nov 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace cutting boards where needed on all butcher tables containing deep lacerations
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up sanitizing bucket as discussed [ no PHF / eady to eat foods on site ]
590.003/3-304.14-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Seal all exposed wooden areas of the prep tables where needed
590.004/4-101.17-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
590.004/4-601.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside / exterior of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all cutting / butcher tables where needed
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors and walls where needed from visible raw meat / poultry soils and blood spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
70
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Nonstick coatings use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Scrape all rusted surfaces where needed and maintain smooth without tough edges
590.004/4-101.18-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside all barrels after use from blood spills
590.005/5-501.116-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside al all open refrikgeration / freezer units where needed from visible blood spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all broken equipment and loose debris not affiliated with the business
590.006/6-501.114-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Repair all gaps and openings in the walls and ceilings where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: clean inside the walk-in from all visible soils and spills where needed
590.006/6-101.11-C
74
Nov 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Compromised raw beef is mixed in with fresh raw meat cut in smaller cubes [ possibly used for stewing beef ] discard all meats that are visibly compromised in color and odor instead of hiding it it by cutting these meats into smaller pieces to mix in with a similiar fresher product - addressed immediately
590.003/3-101.11-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove and replace the heavily compromised white cutting board located by the office as it has too many deep lacerations that cannot be cleaned properly anymore
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors walls and ceilings where needed throughout the facility from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all clutter and debris in the meat room such as a scooter and bike Remove all cluteter iand debrnis in tghe m eat room ksuch as a scooeter and bpike bt on the side - remove all compromised cardboard collecting in the back
590.006/6-501.114-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the visible soils on the blades of the ceiling fans where needed
590.006/6-201.17-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface all rusted out shelving units inside the walk-in cooler where needed
590.004/4-101.19-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the two open air refrigeration units available for self service raw packaged meats and poultry items - clean the exterior of all cutting curfaces and table tops in the cooler from visible blood spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
61
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Bags of cut fowl parts are bleeding and leaking thru the cello bags - case is running at 50F product is 48F - discarded during inspection
590.003/3-501.16-P
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Discontinue allowing pets [ dogs ] to walk into the establishment especially where there is exposed raw meats
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all the meat pans filled with blood spills and other soils inside the self service meat case
590.004/4-202.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all surfaces around the meat benches from allm blood spills stains and soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all packaged meats are being elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface all rusted shelving units underneath the meat case and butchers block
590.004/4-101.19-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Open refrigeration meat cooler is broken - either repair or replace as discussed Remove if neither one will be needed
590.004/4-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside all meat cases where needed from visible blood spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
58
Feb 1, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 15, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Puritan Beef last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Puritan Beef on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Puritan Beef?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Puritan Beef.
How does Puritan Beef compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Puritan Beef most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Puritan Beef's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Puritan Beef have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Puritan Beef 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 Puritan Beef inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Puritan Beef is inspected around two times per year on average.
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