Society on High
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Society on High has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “wiping cloths use limitation”, showing up two times.
By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Society on High on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles observed without label in warewash area. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Detergent at bar area dish machine observed empty. Ensure detergent is available at all hours.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Production line hand sink at 91F after multiple minutes. Hot water available at other locations. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease barrell observed with cover partially off. Cover to prevent potential pest activity.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees on production line observed without hair restraints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Cup observed in ice bin at bar area. Remove.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee beverage observed near food product. Discarded.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Excess trash observed in trash area. Bins observed overflowing with trash bags. Ensure proper removal.
590.005/5-501.115-C
58
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Bar low temp dish machine ran machine twice and no sanitizer could be detected on testing strips. Repair machine to properly sanitize dishes
590.004/4-501.114-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events available on site
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at the bar hand sink. Provide
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods observed without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Basement observed missing ceiling tile. Replace missing ceiling
590.006/6-201.17-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired 11.10.25. Provide updated sticker( appointment schedule for 12.7)
590.006/6-501.14-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops with no sanitizing solution. Provide
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bar shelves observed visibly soiled with appear to be dust build up. Clean and sanitize to remove Floor observed with debris and with stagant water under the sink/ clean to remove
590.004/4-101.19-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Observed broom and dust pan stored in the kitchen area. Discontinue( Corrected on site )
590.006/6-501.113-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Mop not in use is being stored near the oven .Hang mops to dry
590.006/6-501.16-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the bar areas. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: In walk-in fridges there are uncovered container with dice squash. All foods must be covered to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water faucet to the hand sink near the coffin freezer not functioning. Address and make any necessary repairs. Additional hand sink to be used until repairs have been made Bar Pipe below dump sink observed leaking water/ Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
41
Jul 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with mold like build up clean to remove
590.004/4-602.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Salmon and cold cuts @ 50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: 1) No wording for items cooked to order on menu supply for menu's in house and online 2) Items on menu with asterisk that aren't cooked to order remove asterisk
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: 2 door low boy flip top reading 55f repair to ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below
590.004/4-301.11-PF
61
Jun 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: 1.Staff observed cutting avocado and plating in kitchen without gloves on. 2.Staff observed slicing oranges at the bar for garnishment without gloves on. 3.Staff observed picking up garnishment with bare hands to place in drinks. PIC discarded provide tongs to pick up garnishments and directed staff to put gloves on for prep. Retrain staff on proper handling of rte food.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: No cover on ice chest next to bar. Advised pic that a cover is required to prevent contamination. Ice is utilized for soft drinks. Replace or repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
82
Sep 24, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide an accurate test kit for mesuring the santizer strength of the low temp dish machine at the bar.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Fly activity observed at the bar. Provide extermination service and a reciept of service at the compliance inspection. Also provide a game plan for dealing with the fly issue.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor area behind the bar.
590.006/6-201.11-C
78
Sep 12, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Fly activity observed at the bar. Provide extermination service and a reciept of service at the compliance inspection. Also provide a game plan for dealing with the fly issue.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide an accurate tes tkit for mesuring the santizer strength of the low temp dish machine at the bar.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: In the kitchen keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing soluton when not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor area behind the bar.
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Society on High last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Society on High on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Society on High?
Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths use limitation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Society on High.
How does Society on High compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Society on High most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Society on High's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Society on High have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Society on High means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Society on High inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Society on High is inspected around two times per year on average.
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