Square Bites

38 Maverick Sq, East Boston, MA 02128
American
Last inspected: Mar 14, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Square Bites has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 14, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about four violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “controlling pests” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader East Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 91, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Large amount of rodent-like droppings at lower level. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outside storage prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Area around trash barrels with loose trash and debris. Clean properly.
590.005/5-501.112-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Large amount of packaged beverages stored inside the toilet. Remove.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink inside toilet without proper signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
78
Mar 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Large amount of rodent-like droppings at lower level. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink inside toilet without proper signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Large amount of packaged beverages stored inside the toilet. Remove.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Outside storage prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Area around trash barrels with loose trash and debris. Clean properly.
590.005/5-501.112-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Lower level with loose debris and rodent-like droppings. Clean properly to remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
74
Nov 16, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Square Bites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Square Bites on file is from Mar 14, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Square Bites?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Square Bites.

How does Square Bites compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Square Bites most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Square Bites' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Square Bites 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 Square Bites inspected?

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