Rhythm 'n Wraps

1092 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA 02446
American
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Rhythm 'n Wraps, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

Rhythm 'n Wraps' latest score of 95 sits above the Boston average of 86. The record reflects steady performance over time.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent Sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent Sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at one of the toilets without paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Hot Holding Box without interior thermometer. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several bulk food unit at lower level without labeling. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent Sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
78
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer in the low temperature dishwasher at 0ppm- Ensure sanitizer is maintained at 50-100ppm
590.004/4-501.114-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit available for quats sanitizerat the 3 bay sink- Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
78
Jan 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hot products in a hot holding unit at 120F- Reheated at the time of the inspection Properly hold at 135F or above
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in lower level storage Numerous rodent droppings noted behind shelving along walls Last pest control report on 01/025- Provide updated detailed pest control report from the licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Owner at the establishment shall follow a proper cleaning schedule to help reduce pest activity at the location
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Bottled drinks and packaged desserts in grab and go refrigeration with no labeling- Provide ingredient labels
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous areas and items throughout the kitchen noted with heavy encrusted soils Areas include flooring under all equipment- Clean to remove soils and rodent droppings Shelving in lower and upper kitchen including under prep tables Exteriors of equipment including refrigeration and the cookline Exteriors of bulk food containers The step stool in the kitchen Clean all areas and equipment to properly remove buildup
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Waste receptacles in the establishment with heavy encrusted soils- Clean with proper frequency
590.005/5-501.116-C
58
Jan 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous dented cans on food storage shelving in lower level- Remove
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles with no labeling- Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sides of equipment and floors including under and behind equipment with encrusted soils- Clean properly
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Sep 29, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink near cooking line without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line used to store equipment. Discontinue use for handwashing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor damaged near warewashing area with broken/missing tiles. Repair.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Grease container at the rear soiled with grease build up. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Some bulk food units at lower level without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under cooking line soiled. Clean properly. Floor inside walk-in unit under the pallets soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line without signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
61
Dec 30, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing machines flow pressure device (c)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine does not register any sanitizer level. Repair. Sanitizing step will be performed at three bay sink until repair take place.
590.004/4-204.118-C
95
Dec 21, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hot Holding Unit -rice 107F Beans 105F Beyond meat product 115F. PIC stated they had been put for hotholding less than 1 hour ago and place them on the stove top for immediate re-heating at 165F. Reheat properly before placing for hot holding.
590.003/3-403.11-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine does not register any sanitizer level. Repair. Sanitizing step will be performed at three bay sink until repair take place.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Outside storage prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Grease container soiled. Clean properly.
590.005/5-501.112-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpster at the rear overflown and without lid. Provide additional storage or extra pick-up.
590.005/5-501.110-C
Warewashing machines flow pressure device (c)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine does not register any sanitizer level. Repair. Sanitizing step will be performed at three bay sink until repair take place.
590.004/4-204.118-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily scored and stained. Resurface and clean properly to remove.
590.004/4-501.12-C
58
Dec 15, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hot Holding Unit -rice 107F Beans 105F Beyond meat product 115F. PIC stated they had been put for hotholding less than 1 hour ago and place them on the stove top for immediate re-heating at 165F. Reheat properly before placing for hot holding.
590.003/3-403.11-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine does not register any sanitizer level. Repair. Sanitizing step will be performed at three bay sink until repair take place.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily scored and stained. Resurface and clean properly to remove.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Outside storage prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Grease container soiled. Clean properly.
590.005/5-501.112-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpster at the rear overflown and without lid. Provide additional storage or extra pick-up.
590.005/5-501.110-C
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rhythm 'n Wraps last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rhythm 'n Wraps on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rhythm 'n Wraps?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Rhythm 'n Wraps.

How does Rhythm 'n Wraps compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Rhythm 'n Wraps most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Rhythm 'n Wraps' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rhythm 'n Wraps have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rhythm 'n Wraps 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 Rhythm 'n Wraps inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rhythm 'n Wraps is inspected around three times per year on average.