Six West
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Six West has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Among South Boston restaurants, the typical score is 87; Six West is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 22, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 1/24. Provide updated inspection sticker or proof of scheduled inspection.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Jun 5, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice activity in dining room with droppings apparent in several areas under booth seats against wall . Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Clean and disinfect all affected areas.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweep with what appears to be gnaw marks and perforation with daylight visible. Replace with pest proof door sweep.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under cookline equipment of visible soils. Clean floors under booths in dining room of visible soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Apr 5, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Unconfirmed Illness complaint Provided Food alert document list to the owner via email. Pertinent documents related to Breakfast burger with egg on top (bun aioli sauce onion over easy egg cheese beef burger patty breakfast potatoes truffle fries served on 03/19/2023 must be submitted immediately.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
90
Mar 22, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored above raw seafood in walkin cooler. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Bus buckets stored on floor in back hallway. Store properly 6" off the floor inverted.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove household grade food saver vaccum sealer machine observed in kitchen. No evidence of ROP packaged TCS foods on site. Apply for proper variance and submit HACCP plan prior to any ROP packaging occuring. Must be commerical grade equipment.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing ceiling tile in back dry storage area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label dry storage containers in rear hallway and on shelves in kitchen.
590.003/3-302.12-C
70
Feb 14, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: PDF menu on website is missing consumer advisory for raw foods on menu. Provide consumer advisroy with reminder and disclosure statement. Items that are served raw lack (*) disclosure. Provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Repair broken spray hose in kitchen
590.005/5-205.15-C
86
Jan 31, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: PDF menu on website is missing consumer advisory for raw foods on menu. Provide consumer advisroy with reminder and disclosure statement.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Seal raw wood on wall behind combi oven.
590.006/6-101.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Repair broken spray hose in kitchen
590.005/5-205.15-C
82
Nov 7, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Rooftop bar operating without a health permit. Apply for permit @ 1010 Massachusetts avenue fourth floor within 24 hours. Issued next day notice attached.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Fruit flies apparent behind bar. Provide update IPM pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate. Provide.
590.009(E)
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Wall to left of cookline with broken plaster. Seal with cleanable materials.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bar floor with visible soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
May 11, 2022
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No certified food protection manager certificate on site. Provide.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Containers of quinoa and other prepared foods in walkin cooler not date marked. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No V&D kit on site. Provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator for dish machine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No reminder for burgers cooked to order on menu. Provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors in roof top dish room with visible soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate on site. Provide.
590.009(E)
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Ice machine at roof top bar missing equipment cover. Replace.
590.004/4-501.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Six West last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Six West on file is from Jan 28, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Six West?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Six West.
How does Six West compare to other restaurants in South Boston?
Six West most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the South Boston average of 87.
Has Six West's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Six West have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Six West 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 Six West inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Six West is inspected around four times per year on average.
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