Rock & Rye

57 Stuart St, Boston, MA 02116

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Rock & Rye has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 14, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “system maintained in good repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Rock & Rye's latest score of 90 sits above the Boston average of 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 14, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Drain pipe leaking under the 3 bay sink.Repair

590.005/5-205.15-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Noticed loose floor tiles at the bar.Repair. Repair the wall going downstairs from the bar to the dish area.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)

Inspector notes: Noticed bottle submerged into the consumable ice at the bar.Discontinue and train staff.COS by the staff

590.003/3-701.11-P

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide paper towel at the hand sink near the dish machine downstairs.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Assignment (pf)

Inspector notes: No designated person in charge available during hours of operation. Provide

590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: Irreversible thermometer for the high temp dish machine not working.Provide

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide hand soap at the at the hand sink at the bar.COS by the Staff

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Noticed loose floor tiles at the bar.Repair. Repair the wall going downstairs from the bar to the dish area.

590.006/6-501.11-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Drain pipe leaking under the 3 bay sink.Repair

590.005/5-205.15-C

Apr 29, 2024

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 burger patties stored above ready to eat foods on production line. Person in charge corrected.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Unlabled chemical spray bottles on downstairs bar. Provide label.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Soap dispenser missing on prep area hand sink. Provide.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple foods with date marking expired. Person in charge discarded effected foods. Monitor date marking.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC could not locate sanitizer testing strips. Provide.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only sign on basement area hand sink.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Hole in wall in basement liquor room. Repair.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rock & Rye last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rock & Rye on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rock & Rye?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rock & Rye.

How does Rock & Rye compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Rock & Rye most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Rock & Rye's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rock & Rye have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rock & Rye 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 Rock & Rye inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rock & Rye is inspected around two times per year on average.

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