Stephanie's

200 Terminal Rd, East Boston, MA 02128

American

Last inspected: May 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Stephanie's appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Food storage containers identified with common name of food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average East Boston restaurant scores 91. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 4, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood Vent Sticker observed Expired April 21.2026. Provide updated sticker

590.006/6-501.14-C

Jun 26, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at cooking line and prep area blocked with equipment in front. Remove and keep accessible all the time.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Low Temp Dish machine at bar missing sanitizer test kit. Provide.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

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

Inspector notes: Bulk food container without label. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Ice scoop placed on top of ice machine. Store on a clean/sanitized surface.

590.003/3-304.12-C

May 2, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: No max temperature registering thermometer/device for high temp dish machine. Provide.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area and one of handsinks at the bar without paper towels. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

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

Inspector notes: Bulk food container at prep area without label. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed in-use knifes stored between equipment at the cooking line. Discontinue store properly.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters at prep area. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Jun 28, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 29, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cut tomatoes 55F Sauteed onions 65F Garlic in oil mixture 65F / Food has been moved to walk in to cool down / Provide 41F or below

590.003/3-501.16-P

(b) good repair and calibration (pf)

Inspector notes: Thermomter inside unit not reading temperatures correctly / Provide a working theremometer to correctly reflect the ambient air temperature inside the reach in

590.004/4-502.11-PF

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Both reach in units on the cookline appeared to have tripped shutting them off. Interior temperature reading at 63F / The interior units have been taken out of service any food that has been in overnight or for an undetermined amount of time will be voluntarily disposed of. Food that was prepped an hour prior can be moved to walk in to cool down. Ice can be used in the top reach in during rush. / Repair refrigeration to operate at 41F or below.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Bar glass machine not draining properly / Repair call has been made. Main dish machine in use until machine is fixed.

590.005/5-205.15-C

(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)

Inspector notes: High temp dish machine rinse gauge broken / Irreversible temperature indicator reads 165F after cycle / Repair gauge

590.004/4-502.11-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Gaskets on reach in units torn/loose / Replace

590.004/4-501.11-C

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Walls near grout line at dish machine area with visible soils / Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.12-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Stephanie's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Stephanie's on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Stephanie's?

Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Stephanie's.

How does Stephanie's compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Stephanie's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Stephanie's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Stephanie's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Stephanie's 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 Stephanie's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Stephanie's is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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