Sabina

253 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116

Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Sabina stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 21, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “toilet room receptacle covered”, 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

Aug 21, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: No covered trash in bathroom. Provide covered waste bin for all-gender bathroom

590.005/5-501.17-C

Mar 4, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 17, 2024

Routine

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

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Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Bar dish machine not testing for chlorine sanitizer. Service as needed to test at 50ppm.

590.004/4-501.114-P

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Menu does not have consumer advisory for raw and under cooked items: Tuna tostada and ceviche. Provide consumer advisory.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink at bar does not have towels. Not in service at time of inspection. Ensure hand sinks have towels.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: No covered receptacle for bathroom trash. Provide covered waste bin.

590.005/5-501.17-C

Mar 8, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: No hand wash sign at bar hand sink. Provide signage for hand sink.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Sep 26, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Provide documentation of a CFPM from an approved course for the location

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sabina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sabina on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sabina?

Across the inspection record, “toilet room receptacle covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sabina.

How does Sabina compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Sabina most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Sabina's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sabina have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sabina 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 Sabina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sabina is inspected around three times per year on average.

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