Spin

273 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: May 16, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Spin appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. On May 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly two violations before.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 16, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 29, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 12, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Missing chlorine testing device for low temp machine. Provide

590.004/4-302.14-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: CFPM certificate missing. Provide and Post accordingly.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy soils and grime build up on the handsink fixtures. Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.18-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy food soils and debris inside the stand up freezer in basement. Clean to remove Observed food debris and black sticky substance inside of ice machine. Clean to remove

590.004/4-601.11-C

Jul 21, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 7, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored above cheese sauce. COS.

590.003/3-302.11-P

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: Burgers missing disclosure. Provide font size 11 or above on statement.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Garage style doors in dining room with daylight emitting through bottom. Seal with pest proof materials.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Food workers without hair restraints. COS.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Anti-choking

Inspector notes: No choke save certificate. Provide.

590.009(E)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Spin on file is from May 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Spin compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Spin most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Spin's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Spin have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Spin 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 Spin inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Spin is inspected around two times per year on average.

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