Stephanie's
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
90
Score
Stephanie's appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 19, 2025. 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.
When inspectors have written things up, “controlling pests” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Among East Boston restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Reach-in refrigerating unit at cooking line out of order. Repair.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
90
Nov 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Reach-in refrigerating unit at cooking line out of order. Repair.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
90
Sep 27, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: IPM report inspection scheduled for next week. Provide
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Sep 13, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed fruit-like flies at both soda stations in bar area. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No max temp. irreversible thermometer on site (or thermal strips). Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Can opener with soiled knife (encrusted food). Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No Allergen Awarness Certificate posted. Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: IPM report inspection scheduled for next week. Provide
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior and interior of some equipment at bar area soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
Sep 6, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed fruit-like flies at both soda stations in bar area. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Can opener with soiled knife (encrusted food). Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No max temp. irreversible thermometer on site (or thermal strips). Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No Allergen Awarness Certificate posted. Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior and interior of some equipment at bar area soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Dec 18, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Hight temp dish machine rinse 205F / Work order is out for repair or replacement of machine / Machine will be taken out of service until properly rinsing. 3 bay sink can be used until repair or replacement is made. Bar also has a glass machine that is properly working
590.004/4-703.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small rodent droppings noted under center liquor display at the bar / Remove and ensure daily maitenance of floors. Exterminations done bi-weekly move to weekly and provide at least 1 visit before compliance / No IPM reports available on site / Provide last 3 months
590.006/6-501.111-PF
78
Mar 6, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Several small flies noted at the bar / Exterminator is not currently treating for small flies / Contact exterminator and begin treatment at least once before extension date. Provide a paper copy of the IPM report upon compliance.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Feb 13, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings noted in back storage area and at the bar / Remove and ensure daily maintenance to include floor checks and cleaning. A1 makes bi-weekly exterminations last known visit 2/7/2023 and are actively treating for mice. Discussed moving to weekly exterminations for the time being.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of main dish machine with visible soils / Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Provide weather stripping on the bottom of the back door leading out to airport hallway (does not lead outside) determined to be possible entry way for rodents
590.006/6-202.15-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives stored in between equipment / Discontinue and properlh store as described below.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors in the back area and in ware wash area are visibly soiled / Move equipment away from walls and provide a deep cleaning of the floors Walls in back area visibly soiled / Clean to remove Wall along dish machine with visible soils / Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.12-C
74
Dec 8, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Surface area of the main dish machine with visble soils / Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloth left out on counters / Keep in sanitizer solution when not in use
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives stored in between equipment / Discontinue. Knives were brought to high temp dish machine for sanitizing
590.003/3-304.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stephanie's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stephanie's on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stephanie's?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited five 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 90 out of 100, which is about the same as 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 around three times per year on average.
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