Simmons College-Bartol
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Simmons College-Bartol has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 86, putting Simmons College-Bartol squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Chipped paint on doors to kitchen and walls throughout prep/ware washing/doors to walk in units Rusted pipes on wall in ware washing area Ceiling tiles in food prep are not tight fighting Rust on grease trap Floor in disrepair around grease trap
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on fryolators cooking ovens and attachments
590.004/4-602.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Soils on walls in ware washing area throughout kitchen Soils and stained ceiling tiles throughout including vents and all attachments Dust on screen door Clean screen door at rear exit
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Oct 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Final rinse 165 F (high temp dish machine) Ware washing
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Open foods not stored in food grade covered containers after opening
590.003/3-305.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused broken equipment and unnecessary articles
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on windows screens ledges in ware washing/prep areas
590.006/6-201.11-C
78
Feb 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of mouse activity observed(droppings).Provide a full IPM report upon re-inspection. Clean/sanitize affected locations
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors under the wire rack shelving at the bakery entrance to remove evidence of mouse droppings soils & spills. Clean the floor behind the six burner range to remove the grease spill.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the burnt out light bulb above the cook line.
590.006/6-303.11-C
82
Nov 14, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Exposed insulation around pipes in mens and ladies rooms
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Sep 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean interior and exterior of ice machine
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Bowls plates etc not inverted
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting pots pans etc. in ware washing area
590.004/4-901.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Exposed insulation around pipes in mens and ladies rooms Stained and broken ceiling in mens and ladies rooms No airgap or indirect plumbing at 2 bay prepsink
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused or unnecessary articles from showers in both bathrooms Remove all crates from outside area
590.006/6-501.114-C
74
Feb 28, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Final rinse on high temp dish machine 152 F Measured with irrevesible measuring device at 167 F
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting clean food contacts - Ware washing area
590.004/4-901.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing cracked stained ceiling tiles and ceiling discolored in storage areas Openings in ceiling in storage area
590.006/6-501.11-C
82
Feb 20, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand washing during inspection Discussed with PIC/Staff - PIC started to take corrective action during inpsection
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple food handler/ware washing staff leaving and returing to work stations wearing disposable hand equipment/etc not removing gloves as required PIC started taking corrective action during inspection
590.003/3-304.15-P
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at does not have water - Enterence to kitchen Cold water at hand sink in mans room Facilities arrived during inspection Employees have been instructed to wash hand upon returning working stations in food prep areas
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Final rinse on high temp dish machine 152 F Measured with irrevesible measuring device at 167 F
590.004/4-204.112-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: All employees must be trained in food safety and sanititation per code See inspection for code violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No divider to prevent contamination between hand sink and mop sink in men's bathroom used by employees Not doing monthly lab reports for Soft Service Ice Cream - Must be tested and sent to the Health Division on a monthly basis
590.003/3-307.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Gaps at bottom of doors to the exterior Missing cracked stained ceiling tiles and ceiling discolored in storage areas Openings in ceiling in storage area Foil on pipes behind the grill
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Removal all unused/unnecessary equipment and articles from premises
590.006/6-501.114-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mops brooms mop bucket stored next to hand sink and clean equipment storage - Ware washing
590.006/6-501.113-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on walls ceiling tiles ceiling vents and attachments in kithcen ware washing dining storage areas Built up soils/dust/grease on hoods in kitchen
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food labels (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food contact squeeze bottles etc not labeled with common name
590.003/3-602.11-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Cooking line - interior of cabinets heavily soiled with grease
590.004/4-602.12-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting clean food contacts - Ware washing area
590.004/4-901.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Ice buckets on top of ice machine (properly stored to allow for proper air drying between uses)
590.004/4-903.11-C1
35
Oct 2, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the missing ceiling tiles at the late night location and adjoining soda closet.
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Feb 21, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed under shelving (storage room) behind the refrigeration units (late night).Provide pest report upon re-inspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors to remove evidence of mouse droppings & debris(storeroom/late night)
590.006/6-501.13-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Overhead light not operating.Repair/replace bulbs
590.006/6-303.11-C
82
Sep 28, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink fixture at #2 sink loose.Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 8.23.22.Provide proper hood service from a licensed company.Post new sticker Appt scheduled for 10.24.22 Approved cleaners list provided to the staff to try for earlier appt.
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Jun 23, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior stainless steel panel observed with soils.Clean to remove soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mouse droppings observed in the kitchen late night & the true balance service location.Provide pest report upon re-inspection. Clean affected locations to remove all evidence of mouse dropping & address with pest control company.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor/walls in the soda room to remove spills/soils
590.006/6-501.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the storage room shelving to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light out above cook line.Repair/replace Light not operating in late night storage/soda room.Repair
590.006/6-303.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove excess debris next to the bottom of the rear stairs leading to the locker rooms.
590.006/6-501.114-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Simmons College-Bartol last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Simmons College-Bartol on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Simmons College-Bartol?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Simmons College-Bartol.
How does Simmons College-Bartol compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Simmons College-Bartol most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.
Has Simmons College-Bartol's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Simmons College-Bartol have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Simmons College-Bartol 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 Simmons College-Bartol inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Simmons College-Bartol is inspected around three times per year on average.
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