Scores

164 Canal St, Boston, MA 02114
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Scores appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 14, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters with carbon build up clean to remove
590.004/4-301.14-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with build up clean to remove
590.004/4-602.11-C
90
Oct 10, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 18, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Scores last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Scores on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Scores compare to other restaurants in Boston?

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

Has Scores' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Scores have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Scores 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 Scores inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Scores is inspected roughly once per year on average.