Puro
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
43
Score
Going back to 2022, Puro has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 26, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “shell stock maintaining identification” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Puro trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: In muliple cold holding units observed raw shellfish that per the person in charge would be served raw stored directly below raw chicken and raw beef; store foods according to their cooking hierarchy with raw animal proteins stored below ready-to-eat foods. The person in charge moved the raw shellfish above the raw chicken and beef in the cold holding units after the observation.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: There is no posted certified food protection manager certificate no allergen awareness training certificate; provide and post certified food protection manager certifications. The person in charge was not able to correctly answer the minimum cooking temperatures for raw chicken whole muscle beef could not name any of the reportable symptoms or any of the reportable illnesses; the person in charge should be knowlegable about food safety and illness policy. Suggest having a second person who is a certified food protection manager on staff if the certified food protection manager is not on site full time. The health inspector will send over informational handouts please review this inspection report and the handouts with your staff.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed on the shellstock tags in storage that the last served or discarded dates are not filled out and shellstock tags are not maintained on premise for at least 90 days per conversation with the person in charge but are discarded into the trash before the 90 days have elapsed. Shellstock tags should be filled out with the last date served or discarded and maintained in records for at least 90 days.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit and diarrhea cleanup procedures were able to be presented during the inspection; provide procedures to clean a vomit and diarrhea event.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: At the hand sink next to the prep sink the hot water reached a maximum temperature of 85F using the health inspector's calibrated thermometer the water was allowed to run for at least two minutes before testing the temperature; water for washing hands should be at least 100F.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: The hood inspection sticker expired November 2025; have an approved hood cleaner perform service and provide an updated hood inspection sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: At the hand sink in the warewashing area the hot water handle does not work and no hot water will come out of the hand sink. There is a hand sink that is operational in the main cooking area that the staff use to wash hands. Repair or replace the hand sink in the warewashing area so that hot water flows.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: The small purple cutting board at the bar is heavily scored; resurface or replace the cutting board.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: There are gaps in the baffles of the hood as well as missing fins in the baffles; repair or replace the baffles in the hood.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed usage of aluminum foil to line nonfood contact surfaces on and near the flat top grill; nonfood contact surface should be cleanable durable nonporous.
590.004/4-202.16-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: At the bar area observed utensils stored in a metal shaker cup with water at 70F observed useage of cups or bowls without handles stored in bulk food containers; in use utensils should be stored on a clean and sanitized surface in water 135F and above or in cool running water; utensils with handles should be used to move foods from bulk to prevent contamination by hands.
590.003/3-304.12-C
43
Jul 18, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Ice used as exterior coolant prohibited as ingredient (p)
Inspector notes: Bottles of water stored in ice machine. Discontinue storing anything in the ice machine.
590.003/3-303.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw quail eggs stored over ready to eat foods. Container of raw clams stored over sauces. Store raw foods below ready to eat foods and produce. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test strips for testing sanitizer or dish machines.. Provide chlorine test strips.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with pink mold-like build up. Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shellfish tags are not dated for last piece sold. Ensure staff are dating tags for last sold.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Spray bottles without labels. Clearly label all spray bottles with chemicals.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris in floor drain under prep sink. Soils and debris on cart next to fryer. Clean and maintain.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled aluminum foil covering grease trap. Discard foil and resurface grease trap as needed.
590.004/4-101.19-C
45
Jan 31, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: SAnitizer spray bottle without label. Label all chemical bottles to prevent contamination.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed without removing packaging per package instructions. Pierce or remove packaging prior to thawing.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris in floor drain under prep sink. Grease and soils under grill unit. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled foi covering grease trap. Discard foil. Resurface as needed for durable cleanable surface.
590.004/4-101.19-C
78
Jun 7, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink without air gap to prevent backflow into sink. Consult plumber to install ari gap.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw fish beef and chicken stored above cooked potatoes and corn. Corrected on site. Store raw animal products below ready to eat food.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shellfish tags not stored with shellfish. Tags not dated for last sold. Store tags with shellfish until all pieces sold then date tag Discard tags past 90 dyas
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory is printed on menu. Multiple raw and undercooked menu items are not starred to indicate raw or undercooked. Update menu for all necessary items.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: One food handler without hari restraint. Provide either hat or hairnet for all food handlers.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Packages of reduced oxygen packed tuna thawing in refrigerator. Cut open packageds prior to thawing.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease trapped covered with soiled aluminum foil. Dicard foil Resurface grease trap as needed.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease and food debris under cookline equipment. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Sink handles at oyster station need to be replaced for proper funstion of hand sink.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in floor behind bar covered with duct tape. Ceiling tiles missing in warewashing area. Repair/replace as needed.
590.006/6-501.11-C
When a haccp plan is required (c)
Inspector notes: Dehydrated apple slices at bar. Discontinue dehydrating apples.
590.008/8-201.13-C
43
Feb 9, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef chicken and fish stored above produce and ready to eat foods. Corrected on site. Store raw animal products below ready to eat foods and produce to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloth santizer testing over 500ppm. Diluted to 200ppm. Retrain staff to standardize santizer dilution.
590.007/7-204.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for either quats sanitizer or chlorine sanitizer for dish machines. Provide test strips to ensure safe dilution and sanitization.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Not all raw/undercooked menu items are labeled with an asterix. Asterix has no corresponding reminder/disclosure for raw and undercooked foods. Up date menu.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Unlabeled chemical spray bottle. Label to rpevent contatmination.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar hand sink out of soap. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times. Staff washing hands in kitchen.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior chute of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean and maintain.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shellfish tags not stored with clans and mussels. Store tags with shellfish until last piece sold then date tag and hold for 90 days. Reviewed invoices
590.003/3-203.12-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: One cold water faucet at 3 compartment sink not operating. Rinse bay of 3 compartment sink leaking. Repair as needed
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Debris under cookline equipment. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Aluminum foil lining shelves and top of grease trap. Discard and discontinue using foil for lining.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen staff without hair restraint. Provide hats or hairnets.
590.002/2-402.11-C
33
Feb 23, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Blade and componenets of slicer with heavy dried on soils- Review cleaning procedures for slicer and clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bottles of products on kitchen with no labeling- Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
86
Oct 21, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior chute of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shell tags missing last sold/served date.Provide dates of last sold/served on shell tags.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Dish room handwash sink leaking from the drain.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Puro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Puro on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Puro?
Across the inspection record, “shell stock maintaining identification” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Puro.
How does Puro compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Puro most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Puro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Puro have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Puro 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 Puro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Puro is inspected around two times per year on average.
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