State Street Provisions
Last inspected: May 4, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, State Street Provisions has 12 inspections in the public record. State Street Provisions was last inspected on May 4, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “controlling pests”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 4, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Reduced oxygen packaging criteria (p)
Inspector notes: Product observed in reduced oxygen packaging bags. Chef stated they package the product in house. Cooked beef and cooked lobster observed in ROP bags. When asked for HACCP plan nothing could be provided by establishment. Discontinue or submit HACCP plan for approval to health division.
590.003/3-502.12-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked lobster in basement walk in cooler observed with no date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand sink only signage at production line hand sink.
590.006/6-301.14-C
When a haccp plan is required (c)
Inspector notes: No HACCP plan observed for Reduced Oxygen Packaging. Sous Vide machine also observed at location. Chef stated no products are cooked using Sous vide machine. Submit a HACCP plan for approval with Health Division.
590.008/8-201.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees on production line without hair restraints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee cell phone observed on cutting board while employee was cutting fruit. Remove to prevent potential contaminants.
590.003/3-307.11-C
64
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink/provide proper air gap to sink drain. Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected. 12.2.25 on compliance visit spoke with the owner the plumber will be on site next week to take a look at the prep sink 12.16.25 work done but no final plumbing permit was presented for work done. Provide final plumbing permit for work.
590.005/5-202.13-P
86
Dec 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink/provide proper air gap to sink drain. Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected. 12.2.25 on compliance visit spoke with the owner the plumber will be on site next week to take a look at the prep sink 12.16.25 work done but no final plumbing permit was presented for work done. Provide final plumbing permit for work.
590.005/5-202.13-P
86
Dec 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink/provide proper air gap to sink drain. Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected. 12.2.25 on compliance visit spoke with the owner the plumber will be on site next week to take a look at the prep sink 12.16.25 work done but no final plumbing permit was presented for work done. Provide final plumbing permit for work.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: walk-in fridge sheving observed rusted /resurface rusted shelving 12.2.25 order placed for new shelving
590.004/4-602.13-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mise dropping observed downstairs in the dry storage area clean to remove/ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to Keila.depina@boston.gov Page Exterminating Services found total of 3 captures all in the basement on 11.26.25 .Management is to provide a detailed Pest control report for the re-inspection date specified and to schedule more frequent visits in order to address the current issues..
590.006/6-501.111-C
78
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Kitchen/clean and sanitize soiled can opener and blade to remove soils
590.004/4-602.11-P
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink/provide proper air gap to sink drain. Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sinks at the bar did not have any paper towels. Please provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sinks at the bar observed without soap. Please provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Food Container stored in the handsink. Discontinue . The hand sink needs to be accessible.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizing solution test strips for Quats sanitizer used in 3 bay compartment sink. Provide and maintain on site
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: There is irreversible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher available but didn't have battery . Provide an irreversible thermometer Repair wash and rinse gauges to low temp dishmachine
590.004/4-204.115-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to explain employee illness/review employee illness and train staff
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedure or supplies for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit./ Provide complete vomit clean up kit
590.002/2-501.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: kitchen & dry storage area/ provide proper scoop with handle for all bulk food bins/remove bowls
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: walk in freezer /foods stored uncovered in units/properly cover all foods walk in unit /foods observed stored on floor/properly store all foods 6inches off the floor
590.003/3-302.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Provide certified food managers certificate/provide up to date allergen certificate for certified food manager/
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: walk-in fridge sheving observed rusted /resurface rusted shelving
590.004/4-602.13-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Mop not in use is being stored inside mop bucket in front of mop sink.Hang mops to dry
590.006/6-501.16-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple brooms and dustpans on the floor leaned against the wall. Provide proper storing to elevate properly.
590.006/6-501.113-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mise dropping observed downstairs in the dry storage area clean to remove/ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to Keila.depina@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling vent in front cooking line observed with dust built up/ clean to remove
590.006/6-201.17-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all floors in kitchen and warewashing rooms. The basement will need a deep cleaning of debris
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Green Cutting board observed heavily scored/resurface or replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
21
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Droppings found in dry storage area clean to remove and supply detailed exterminator reports (2 mice have been caught in basement over the last 2 weeks going to monitor the establishemnt for 2 weeks) 1-21-24
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Jan 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No Device to measure water temp in dish machine supply
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Droppings found in dry storage area clean to remove and supply detailed exterminator reports
590.006/6-501.111-C
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Hoods with grease and carbon build up clean to remove
590.004/4-301.14-C
82
Aug 26, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in chareg not ensuring that shellstock tags are being dated with last sold and being maintained for at least 90 days per food code regulations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Tags not dated with last sold and tags missing for dates in question of illness investigation Ensure all tags are stored with products until last sold and then dated and held for at least 90 days
590.003/3-203.12-PF
82
May 14, 2024
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Tags not being dated with last sold ensure on all tags
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: 1) No dish plate or stick strips to measure internal temp of high temp machine supply
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temp glass machineat bar not registering sanitizer repair
590.004/4-501.116-PF
74
Mar 29, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken sitting in metal pan with ice at temp of 47F. PIC removed and placed in walk in unit. Retested temp at 38F. Advised pic to monitor proper cold holding temps.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils and debris on top of warewash equipment. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils on multiple handsink fixtures on the cook line. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.18-C
78
Aug 23, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: In the basement storage area remove water buildup of the floor area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Repair wall in the basement storage room. Wall appears to be leaking water onto the storage room floor.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Fly activity observed on the basement storage room. Provide extermintion service and provide a reciept of service at the compliance inspection. Also provide a game plan for dealing with the fly issue.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
82
Jul 27, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: resurface or replace stained and scoured cutting boards on the cold units in the kitchen.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Provide storage containers for all opened bulk food containers. Provie scoops with handles for dispensing bulk foods.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: keep all wiping coths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: in the basement clen the floor of the caged storage room on the left.
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was State Street Provisions last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at State Street Provisions on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at State Street Provisions?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at State Street Provisions.
How does State Street Provisions compare to other restaurants in Boston?
State Street Provisions most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has State Street Provisions' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at State Street Provisions have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at State Street Provisions 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 State Street Provisions inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, State Street Provisions is inspected around three times per year on average.
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