Raffles Boston - Amar 17th Fl.

40 Trinity Pl, Boston, MA 02116

Indian

Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Raffles Boston - Amar 17th Fl., the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 16, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood contact surfaces”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 16, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: The interior of the walkin freezer was observed with excess ice buildup.Clean to remove excess ice.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Items in the walkin freezer observed not covered/wrapped Provide covers/wraps during storage PIC correcting

590.003/3-305.11-C

Jan 21, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: There are 2 small charcoal cooking units at the opposite end of the cook line in use next to the fryers the hood sticker above is yellow.Photos were taken to be reviewed by the BFD inspector Discontinue using pending approval (possible white hood sticker needed)

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)

Inspector notes: The wash guage at the conveyor machine is not operating.Repair (rinse guage reading 184F)

590.004/4-502.11-C

May 29, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 18, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Red pepper sauce in container at 54F. Person in charge removed.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No paper towels at production line hand sink. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Warewashing equipment cleaning agents (pf)

Inspector notes: Soap in high temperature dish machine observed empty. Person in charge corrected.

590.004/4-501.17-PF

Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)

Inspector notes: Final rinse temperature not reaching proper levels at time of inspection. 95F after multiple attempts for final rinse temperature. Person in charge placed service call.

590.004/4-501.112-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Compressor in walk in cooler observed leaking. Repair as necessary.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Frost build up in walk in freezer. Remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

(b) cooling methods (c)

Inspector notes: Rice on sheet pan is tightly wrapped in plastic wrap while cooling. Product at 48F. Person in charge removed. Product had been placed to cool in the proper time parameters.

590.003/3-501.15-C

Aug 30, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Per Chef Mendes establishment plans to make their own ice cream. Provide and pay for dessert manufacturing lisence. Email ISDhealth@boston.gov to request link for payment.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: Provide HACCP plan for any reduced oxygen packaging or cook chill process. Provide to Health Division. Email ISDhealth@boston.gov.

590.008/8-201.13-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Raffles Boston - Amar 17th Fl. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Raffles Boston - Amar 17th Fl. on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Raffles Boston - Amar 17th Fl.?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Raffles Boston - Amar 17th Fl..

How does Raffles Boston - Amar 17th Fl. compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Raffles Boston - Amar 17th Fl. most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Raffles Boston - Amar 17th Fl.'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Raffles Boston - Amar 17th Fl. have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Raffles Boston - Amar 17th Fl. 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 Raffles Boston - Amar 17th Fl. inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Raffles Boston - Amar 17th Fl. is inspected around two times per year on average.

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