Sodexo @ Bu Fenway/Res. Dining
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Sodexo @ Bu Fenway/Res. Dining has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 23, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Sodexo @ Bu Fenway/Res. Dining's 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of immature flies in dining prep ware washing and food storage Provide full extermination and IPM report including fly control plan prior to reinspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Bowls plates pans sheet pans pots not inverted - Dining kitchen and storage areas
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution between uses - Food prep and ware washing area
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Open foods not stored in food grade covered containers
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on door handles of cooking equipment pizza oven fryolators throughout
590.004/4-602.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils built up on refrigeration/freezer door handles
590.004/4-602.13-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting clean and sanitized equipment in ware washing and storage areas
590.004/4-901.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy build up of food particles soils etc on pipe next to fryolators on cooking line Built up soils on ceiling and ceiling vent in ware washing area Clean floors under and behind all equipment in food prep/storage/ware washing areas
590.006/6-201.11-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Broken light shield in basement at ice machine
590.006/6-202.11-C
61
Nov 4, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tuna 46 F Cut melon 44.5 F Hummas 48 F Stored on ice: If TCS foods cannot be held at proper temperatures - Mechanical refrigeration must be provided
590.003/3-501.16-P
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Pizza and Burrito prep Hand soap is on wall above food products and cutting board/prep unit
590.007/7-201.11-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Food handlers multitasking leaving and returning to work stations (food prep) touching soiled touch points wearing same disposable gloves.
590.003/3-304.15-P
Manual warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (p)
Inspector notes: Final rinse on High temp dish machine 200 F (all ware washing will be performed in 3 bay sink in basement) IMD 164 F
590.004/4-501.111-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Food containers and lids with old labeled on them
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on wall at high temp dishmachine Built up soils on wall/shelving behind hand sink - Cooking line (UP) Built up soils on ceiling tiles vents and attachements - Basement kitchen/ware washing
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up/caked on soils on door handles of cooking equipment
590.004/4-602.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Some refrigeration units are missing thermometers throughout
590.004/4-204.112-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No divider between hand sink and prep/cutting board unit - Pizza and Burrito prep
590.003/3-307.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: In food prep/dispensing/ware washing Wiping cloths are being stored in code Wiping cloth buckets are stored on floor
590.003/3-304.14-C
39
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: There is a light bulb out above the cook line.Replace bulb
590.006/6-303.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: The handsink is leaking from the drainpipe next to the prep sink.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the wall behind the char broiler to remove grease/soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Sep 24, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand washing prior to donning on clean signage use gloves Observed food handlers/ware washing staff leaving and returning to work station resuming duties wearing single use gloves Observed no hand washing throughout inspection unless employee was instructed to do so Observed food handler on cooking line handling ground beef using single use glove and then shutting refrigeration draw with same gloves
590.002/2-301.12-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored in refrigeration draw next to ground beef - Cooking line
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Salad bar 71 F Potato salad 46 F Mixed green 59 F Food removed and refrigeration company arrived during inspection
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple priority priority foundation and core violation noted on inspection - Provide adequate training and oversite of day to day operations to ensure establishment is opening in compliance with the food code
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exterior of Follett ice bins at gas range area
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Gauge on exterior of High temp dish machine 199 F Dish machine company on site prior to my departure All ware washing will be perform in 3 bays sink in basement (Smartpower Sanitizer)
590.004/4-501.112-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine - Basement Ice scoop stored on cloth towel - Gas range area (corrected on site by PIC)
590.003/3-304.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: No indirect plumbing or airgap on 2 bay food prep sink in basement prep area
590.006/6-501.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No signage reminding customers to use utensils
590.003/3-307.11-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on cooking equipment in Pizza Cooking line (up and basement) including interior and exterior of fryolators
590.004/4-602.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Open foods not stored in food grade containers with tight fitting lids - Prep/storage areas
590.003/3-302.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exterior of cabinets in food prep/food storage areas/salad bar Built up soils on shelving in food prep/food storage areas Built up soils on interior and exterior of refrigeration units including doors door handles gaskets etc throughout
590.004/4-602.13-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting cups in dining room and other food contacts that are cleaned and sanitized in ware washing areas
590.004/4-901.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on hood filters above pizza oven Built up soils/grease/food debris on floors under and behind equipment - Pizza/food prep/cooking lines and storage room
590.006/6-201.11-C
32
Feb 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)
Inspector notes: Foods on self service not protected (Salad Bars)
590.003/3-306.11-P
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No signage reminders to use utensils at Self Service throughout
590.003/3-307.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired - Prep-Area Grease on hood above cooking line
590.006/6-201.11-C
78
Oct 20, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired on 9.22.23.Provide a proper cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker PIC stating that there is a scheduled appt on 10.6.23 Documentation provided Upon re-inspection appt has been changed to 10.15.23
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Oct 2, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Dish room handwash sink observed leaking from the drainpipe.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired on 9.22.23.Provide a proper cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker PIC stating that there is a scheduled appt on 10.6.23 Documentation provided
590.006/6-501.14-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters above the char broiler observed soiled with grease build up.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-202.18-C
86
Mar 22, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Several salad bar items reading(Cucumbers 48f Tomatos 47F chop lettuce 50f Mixed veg 48F) for 60 min per PIC. Maintain cold holding 41F or below PIC to remove & cool to 41F or below. Discussed cooling & old holding with the PIC Unit thermometer reading 40F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors under the fry stations to remove soils/grease build up.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters above the fry & charbroiler stations observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the wall next to the 3 bay sink to remove soils.
590.006/6-501.12-C
74
Oct 11, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the wall around the base of the mop sink--Mop closet Repair the interior damaged floor at the door--Walk in freezer
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sodexo @ Bu Fenway/Res. Dining last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sodexo @ Bu Fenway/Res. Dining on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sodexo @ Bu Fenway/Res. Dining?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sodexo @ Bu Fenway/Res. Dining.
How does Sodexo @ Bu Fenway/Res. Dining compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Sodexo @ Bu Fenway/Res. Dining most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Sodexo @ Bu Fenway/Res. Dining's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sodexo @ Bu Fenway/Res. Dining have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sodexo @ Bu Fenway/Res. Dining 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 Sodexo @ Bu Fenway/Res. Dining inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sodexo @ Bu Fenway/Res. Dining is inspected around three times per year on average.
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