Scholars
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Scholars nine times, with records going back to 2022. Scholars was last inspected on Mar 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: No hot water at location. Bar hand sinks ranging from 50F-55F. Bathroom Hand sinks between 50F-55F. Dish machine has water at 60F. PIC stated hot water heater is being replaced.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: All hand sinks at 50F-58F after multiple minutes. Ensure hot water reaches 100F or above.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
82
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Quat sanitizer at 3 bay sink testing over 500ppm. Dilute to acceptable range.
590.007/7-204.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Date marked foods in walk in cooler observed stored past 7 days. Discard product after 7 days or manufactures date.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar dish machine observed with detergent bottle empty. Corrected on site. Ensure cleaning agents are available at all hours.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Yogurt in walk in cooler observed expired on 12.25.25. Discarded by PIC. Ensure proper rotation.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only signage at all hand sinks.
590.006/6-301.14-C
61
Nov 4, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mise dropping observed in the kitchen area under the pizza oven shelving / 3 bay sink and dishmachine clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov. IPM report should cite notation on drop ceiling inspection. 10/24/2025 on compliance visit mise dropping observed under the dishwashing and in kitchen areas/ clean and sanitize to remove/ pest control loyal was on site 10/23/2025 found German roaches on monitoring devices under the dishwashing
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Oct 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Reach in Unit/ Properly date mark all ready to eat foods/Provide made/discard date to all food prepped before storing in the refrigerator
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: The storage area in the basement is cluttered with boxes and products. Discard unused or empty boxes and organize products so effective cleaning can be done. Basement area observed in need of organizing and cleaning
590.006/6-501.114-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mise dropping observed in the kitchen area under the pizza oven shelving / 3 bay sink and dishmachine clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov. IPM report should cite notation on drop ceiling inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple white cutting boards observed heavily scored in the kitchen area. Resurface/ Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Lower prep/resurface rusted lower shelving to prep table kitchen/clean floor area under around and behind all shelving reach in units to remove debris kitchen/clean walls to remove dust and debris Storage room clean floor area under all shelving Remove all debris and cardboard boxes from the floor Observed heavy frost build up in the coffin freezer located in the kitchen. Defrost freezer
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on grease barrel. Clean to remove build up
590.005/5-402.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under/around the grease trap & dishmachine and 3 bay sink to remove soils and debris. Main bar Clean the floor under the counter to remove soils and debris
590.006/6-201.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Mop not in use is being stored inside mop bucket near the walk-in fridge.Hang mops to dry
590.006/6-501.16-C
61
Aug 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: ice machine not operating properly repair or replace
590.004/4-301.11-PF
90
Sep 28, 2023
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Tags not available at time of inspection supply dated tags
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer not registering repair to read 50-100ppm of Chlorine
590.004/4-302.13-PF
82
Mar 8, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at bar hand sink. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Uncovered items in chest freezer in kitchen. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk bins in kitchen do not have labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
82
Nov 21, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: remove ice buildup from inside the walk in cooler. Check condensor for leak also.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor area behind the bar.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: keep in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
86
Jun 7, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: repair leaks to the pipes inside the walk in freezer.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: remove ice buildup on the pipes to the condensor inside the walk in freezer.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the bottom shelf to " The Nitro Cart" located at the end of the bar.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Keep wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor of walk in freezer. Remove unknown liquid buildup on floor near the CO2 tanks and the ice machine.
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Scholars last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Scholars on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Scholars?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Scholars.
How does Scholars compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Scholars most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Scholars' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Scholars have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Scholars 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 Scholars inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Scholars is inspected around two times per year on average.
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