Seven's Ale House
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
52
Score
Seven's Ale House appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. Seven's Ale House was last inspected on Nov 5, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Seven's Ale House's latest score of 52 falls below the Boston average of 86. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machine is not registering presence of chlorine sanitizer after being run three times through cycle. Make all necessary repairs. Alternative means to sanitize equipment at high temperature dish machine in place. Unit is 160F at plate when tested with thermal strip.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Staff member washed hands with gloves on. Corrected on site.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity with odors and droppings present in basement on floor under racks and next to walk in cooler. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate. Provide. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead rat on snap trap in basement at bottom right of stair landing. Remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Dust and visible buildup of soils on rafters and HVAC vents above bar. Visible soils under around & behind equipment at bar and in basement. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
52
May 12, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Food employee on site lacking knowledge of sanitizing equipment with low temp dish machine could not locate test kit. Retrain staff. Post the certified food protection manager certificate with current permit in visible area.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer test kit. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors under around & behind bar equipment of visible soils. Clean basment floors of visible dust and soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Dec 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Culinary sink does not have an indirect to waste drain. Install.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Stop work order posted on front of business for facade repairs not in code per ISD inspector Iozzo. Comply with all codes.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No mop sink. Install.
590.005/5-203.13-C
78
Nov 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Culinary sink does not have an indirect to waste drain. Install.
590.005/5-402.11-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: There is a food handler certificate posted. This is not valid in Massachusetts. Provide a certified food protection "manager" certificate. Allergen awareness certificate is expired. Provide current.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Delivery bulkhead with visible gaps and daylight. Seal with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: Choke save certificate posted is expired. Provide current. (A)Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No mop sink. Install.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Stop work order posted on front of business for facade repairs not in code per ISD inspector Iozzo. Comply with all codes.
590.006/6-501.11-C
64
Mar 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp 0 PPM of Chlorine All ware washing will be performed in the high temp dish washer which Final temp 184F
590.004/4-501.114-P
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Upon my arrival a customers dog was roaming unharnessed unleashed or untethered unless these devices interfere with the service animal's work inside the establishment including the prep area I provided the PIC with the Massachusetts Food Code and the ADA Service animal information Dog was removed from premises
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Items stored on top of ice machine - Basement
590.003/3-307.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No proof of full time on site certified food protection manager - PIC could not find the certificaiton Post certifications in a consicuous public place with Health Permit
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean and sanitze all areas where the dog was present (Kitchen/prep/behind counter) Clean interior and exterior of all refrigeration units
590.004/4-602.13-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Clean and sanitze all areas where the dog was present (Kitchen/prep/behind counter)
590.004/4-602.11-C
64
Jul 27, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Secure all CO2 tanks in the basement storage.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Ice machine not operating.Repair PIC stating machine to be replaced Bagged ice in use.
590.004/4-501.11-C
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seven's Ale House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seven's Ale House on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seven's Ale House?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Seven's Ale House.
How does Seven's Ale House compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Seven's Ale House most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Seven's Ale House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Seven's Ale House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Seven's Ale House means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Seven's Ale House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Seven's Ale House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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