Ritz-Carlton Boston Common
Last inspected: Jun 11, 2025
67
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Ritz-Carlton Boston Common stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 11, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “hand drying provision” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Ritz-Carlton Boston Common's 67 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Employee observed washing hands in dump sink. Corected on site. Ensure hands are only washed in hand sink.
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels observed in bakery area hand sink. Corrected on site.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee lunchbox observed co mingling with food items for service. Discontinue. Ensure employee lunches/food is seperated.
590.003/3-307.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink observed leaking. Repair as necesary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Stacked pans observed with heavy moisture in between. Allow to air dry prior to stacking.
590.004/4-901.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile observed with food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Dec 17, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No supplies for vomit and diarrhea kit. Provide complete vomit clean up kit. Emailed PIC list of supplies and instructions.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kits available at 3 bay sinks. Provide test kits on all floors.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed frost build up located inside the main store room freezer. Defrost Observed debis on the floor inside the chemical room. Swipe and clean floor inside the chemical room.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Dishmachine located at the main bar is not working. Repair/Replace.
590.006/6-501.11-C
74
Sep 5, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Pastry Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Aug 15, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Shucked shellfish packaging and identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Oysters stored without shell tag in walk in cooler. Ensure tag kept with shellfish at all times.
590.003/3-202.17-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Expired juice at coffee bar. Person in charge discarded on site.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Seafood tower at "Artisan Bistro" does not have notation for raw oysters on printed menu. Provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed without label in employee lunch room. Provide label.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Drain flies observed at Artisan Bistro Bar. Dead roach observed in basement store room. Updated pest report provided. Clean and sanitize areas.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food product observed on floor of walk in cooler in basement. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-305.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at Artisan Bar observed leaking. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Pastry Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
52
Nov 15, 2023
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: Low temperature dish machines at Avery Bar and Artisan Cafe not registering chemical sanitizer. Service as needed. Use high temperature dish machine in Artisan staging area.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temperature dish machine in employee cafe not rinsing over 122F. Service as needed. Use dish machine in main kitchen.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
78
Jun 16, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 14, 2022
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at Avery bar prep area out of towels. Not in operation at time of inspection. Ensure all hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of banquet ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize to prevent possible contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at Avery bar prep area out of soap. Not in operation at time of inspection. Ensure all hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
74
May 26, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw lobster stored above cooked pasta. Raw eggs stored above uncooked bacon. Corrected on site. Retrain staff to store raw animal products below produce and ready to eat foods.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in chocolate room out of paper towels. Ensure all hand sinks have towels and soap at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Unused bulk bin in pastry area with food debris. Store clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Date marked prepped foods should be discarded after 7 days. Duck fat 11/2021 Raspberry dressing 4/23 red pepper dressing 4/23 other sauces dated prior to 5/19. Discarded by PIC.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Variance requirement (pf)
Inspector notes: Bolognese sauce raw chicken and raw beef in freezer in Reduced Oxygen Packaging. Discontinue sealing cooked and raw foods without a plan approved by the Health Department.
590.003/3-502.11-PF
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Pasta in cook line cooler at 100F and bolognese sauce at 64F. Both items were covered. Cool foods uncovered spread out in shallow pans to ensure proper cooling time and temperature.
590.003/3-501.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor of basement dry goods receiving area with debris under shelves. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ritz-Carlton Boston Common last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ritz-Carlton Boston Common on file is from Jun 11, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ritz-Carlton Boston Common?
Across the inspection record, “hand drying provision” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ritz-Carlton Boston Common.
How does Ritz-Carlton Boston Common compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Ritz-Carlton Boston Common most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Ritz-Carlton Boston Common's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ritz-Carlton Boston Common have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ritz-Carlton Boston Common means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Ritz-Carlton Boston Common inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ritz-Carlton Boston Common is inspected around three times per year on average.
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