Stats Bar & Grille

77 Dorchester St, South Boston, MA 02127
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jun 10, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Stats Bar & Grille has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 10, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “maintaining refuse areas and enclosures” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Stats Bar & Grille scores about where you'd expect for a South Boston restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Heavy activity of fruit flies in the kitchen. Provide service to address activity.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 5/25. Provide proof of updated maintenance.
590.006/6-501.14-C
86
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Heavy activity of fruit flies in the kitchen. Provide service to address activity.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a black mold substance inside of the ice machine. clean to remove. Observed heavy dirt particles on the exterior of both ice chest. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 5/25. Provide proof of updated maintenance.
590.006/6-501.14-C
82
Jan 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a black mold substance inside of the ice machine. clean to remove. Observed heavy dirt particles on the exterior of both ice chest. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
95
Jan 9, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Expired servesafe posted as of 8/23. Provide updated certification. Missing Allergen certificate. Provide and post.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
95
Oct 18, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of handwashing at cookline. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temperature glass washer at bar showing no presence of chlorine sanitizer when tested. One of two machines at bar second one use alternatively until broken unit can be repaired.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Utensils stored in cookline handsink. COS.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing and damaged ceiling tiles in basement storage and above warewashing areas. Determine source of any moisture and make all necessary repairs. Walkin cooler floor with rusted surfaces. Resurface with cleanable materials.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove out of use kithen equipment in storage closet elevate tools and items off the floor.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Install self closing hinge on basement bathroom door.
590.006/6-202.14-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove cardboard boxes in alleyway clean storage surfaces and dispose of wastewater into direct waste drain.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walls & floors in walkin cooler with soils and what appears to be mold. Clean to remove. Floors under cookline with visible soils. Clean under around and behind all equipment. Water on basement floor near ice machines clean to remove determine source and make all necessary repairs.
590.004/4-602.13-C
52
May 11, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide V&D kit. Emailed procedures.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test kit. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing ceiling tiles in basement.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove items in outside area not in use. Powerwash all surfaces in outside area and dispose of waste water properly.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Deep clean floors under cookline equipment of visible soils clean walls in basement next to ice machine clean walls and floor under dish machine in kitchen of visible soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside basement ice machines.
590.004/4-602.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Broken out of use refrigerator near rear door basement storage room with chair parts and debri. Remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
64
Nov 4, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walkin cooler floor with buildup food debris under shelving. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Alleyway with broken refrigerator and construction debris wood. Remove. Storage surfaces with visible buildup of soils. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease container trash bins with visible buildup of soils. Clean to remove or contact waste haulers for replacement containers. Emailed link for site cleanliness permit application.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rear door missing threshold and door sweep. Repair. Seal with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Stats Bar & Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Stats Bar & Grille on file is from Jun 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Stats Bar & Grille?

Across the inspection record, “maintaining refuse areas and enclosures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Stats Bar & Grille.

How does Stats Bar & Grille compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

Stats Bar & Grille most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the South Boston average of 87.

Has Stats Bar & Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stats Bar & Grille have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Stats Bar & Grille 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 Stats Bar & Grille inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Stats Bar & Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.