Spring

90 Peterborough St, Boston, MA 02215

American

Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Spring has been inspected four times since 2024. On Jul 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

“Nonfood contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Spring trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 21, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: One hand sink in basement prep area out of soap. Ensure all hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No chlorine test strips on site. Provide test strips. Chlorine mixed according to bottle directions.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Mouse droppings in basement prep area and dry storage closet. Clean and sanitize all areas. Provide curent pest report from licensed pest control company.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Soils and debris under cookline equipment. Soils and debris around and under bsaement prep table and bulk bins. Clean and sanitize all areas to avoid attracting pests.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Second basement ahnd sink basin soiled. Keep hand sinks clean at all times to prevent contamiantion of the hands.

590.006/6-501.18-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Food handlers observed without hair restraints. Provide hats or hair nets for all food handlers.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Feb 6, 2025

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer testing over 200ppm. Retrain staff to dilute chlorine to 50-100ppm. Diluted to 100ppm.

590.007/7-204.11-P

Before use after cleaning (p)

Inspector notes: Pans washed but not sanitized. Retrain staff to set up 3 compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize all equipment.

590.004/4-702.11-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Mouse droppings throughout basement- at back door under shleving behind mixer. Clean all areas and monitor for activity. Reviewed pest report- no activity noted.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Wash bay of 3 compartment sink leaks. Repair as needed. Standing water attracts pests.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floor under ice machine and refrigerator with debris. Clean to avoid attracting pests.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled sponges observed at 3 compartment sink. Discard sponges and discontinue using to wash food contact surfaces.

590.004/4-101.16-C

Jun 12, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Small flies opbserved in basement prep area. Clean and dry floor to avoid attracting flies.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Soils and debris under cookline equipment. Clean and maintin to avoid attracting pests. Water and soils on floor at basement door. Clean and dry area to avoid attracting flies.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Apr 12, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No food thermometer on site for checking food temperatures. Provide thermometer.

590.004/4-302.12-PF

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Bulk food storage bins without labels. Label bulk food storage bins for identification.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing station. Discard sponges. Do not use sponges to wash food contact surfaces

590.004/4-101.16-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Top of basement grease trap degraded. Clean dry and resurface as needed. Stand mixer in prep area on stock wooden stand. Provide table or stand that is made from durable non-absorbent cleanable materials.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Soils and debris in basement in storage area and under electrical panel. Clean and maintain.

590.004/4-602.13-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Leak under sanitizer sink of 3 compartment sink. Repair as needed.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Glue trap with dead mice in under electrical panel. Discard dead pests to prevent contamination. Provide contract with licensed pest control company

590.006/6-501.112-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spring last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Spring on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Spring?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Spring.

How does Spring compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Spring most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Spring's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Spring have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Spring means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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