South Boston Yacht Club

1849 Columbia Rd, South Boston, MA 02127

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, South Boston Yacht Club has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 1, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average South Boston restaurant scores 87. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired 3-31-26 have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company with BFD

590.004/4-301.14-C

May 16, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide Irreversible thermometer for high temp dish machine.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Standin refrigerator in the kitchen seal is broken.Repair

590.004/4-501.11-C

Dec 9, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: CFPM and Allergen certificate expired. Provide current certification

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No hand soap in the bar hand sink. Provide Corrected on site by the PIC

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide irreversible thermometer or testing strip for high temperatire dish machine.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: staff not wearing hair restrain in the kitchen while cooking. Provide

590.002/2-402.11-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired in October. Service

590.006/6-501.14-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Discontinue use of sponges for the ware washing .

590.004/4-101.16-C

Jul 17, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was South Boston Yacht Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at South Boston Yacht Club on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at South Boston Yacht Club?

Across the inspection record, “temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at South Boston Yacht Club.

How does South Boston Yacht Club compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

South Boston Yacht Club most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the South Boston average of 87.

Has South Boston Yacht Club's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at South Boston Yacht Club have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at South Boston Yacht Club 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 South Boston Yacht Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, South Boston Yacht Club is inspected around two times per year on average.

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