Stephanie's on Newbury
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
55
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Stephanie's on Newbury stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “system maintained in good repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Stephanie's on Newbury trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Inside an oven observed cooked chicken at 70F and partially cooked salmon at 100F; the person in charge stated the chicken had been cooked over two and a half hours ago but the salmon had been cooked within thirty minutes ago; the chicken was voluntarily discarded and the salmon was placed on a sheet tray and placed into the walk-in refrigerator to cool to 41F; hold TCS foods at 135F and above or 41F and below.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: In the employee restroom the handwashing cleanser was empty; handwashing cleanser should be available at all times for handwashing sinks; after the observation the person in charge repalced the handwashing cleanser.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)
Inspector notes: In the kitchen observed partially cooked salmon and upon a discussion with the person in charge they stated that they do partially cook the fish but do not have approval from the healh division to do so; submit written procedures on partially cooking of proteins and until then cease partially cooking proteins until approval by the health division.
590.003/3-401.14-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: At the server coffee station observed dumped ice and a glass of water stored in the basin of the handwashing sink and there is a utility sink built into the same counter as the handwashing sink; retrain staff to only use handwashing sinks for washing hands; the person in charge had a staff member clean and sanitze the handwashing sink after the observation.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: At the main high temperature warewashing machine after four cycles the maximum temperature recorded was 155F; the person in charge placed a phone call with a repair technician; for high temperature sanitization the temperature should be at least 165F at the dish rack.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: The pressure gauge for the dish machine did not go above 12 PSI during cycles; repair the main high temperature warewashing machine so that proper PSI during the warewashing cycle is achieved.
590.005/5-205.15-C
55
Oct 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink does not have an in direct to waste drain. Install.
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Food employee returned to work without first washing hands. Corrected on site.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (p)
Inspector notes: Several pieces of raw salmon being par cooked and left out of temperature control. Product removed from service. Submit detailed procedures to isdhealth@boston.gov. Handout provided.
590.003/3-401.14-P
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink does not have an in direct to waste drain. Install.
590.005/5-402.11-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations listed on inspection report. Provide active managerial control. PIC on site has taken steps to make immediate corrections.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Warewashing sinks use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Salmon thawing near soiled equipment at three bay sink. Corrected on site. Salmon moved into raised pan in culinary sink to defrost under running water below 70F.
590.004/4-501.16-C
Preventing contamination from hands (c)
Inspector notes: Food employee touched salmon with ungloved hand. Corrected on site. Par cooked product to be finished to above 145F.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Frozen salmon thawing in still water. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-501.13-C
50
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Faucet at employee bathroom sink loose. Steam kettle table leaks. Repair as needed to prevent excess water attracting pests.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No covered waste bin in employee bathroom. Provide covered waste.
590.005/5-501.17-C
90
Mar 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. PIC stated cleaning is scheduled
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Mar 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Cases of raw shell eggs stored over boxes of produce in refrigerator. Store eggs below produce. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soda gun holder at server station at end of bar with soils. Clean and maintain.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked pasta in plastic container with lid at 66F from morning prep. Spread out on sheet tray in walk-in refrigerator. Cool cooked food completely to 41F before storing and covering.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
70
Aug 29, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives stored between equipment at cookline- Removed and washed/sanitized
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soda lines that run beneath the bar with heavy encrusted soils- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Damage to ceiling in dry storage area located across the alley- Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Jul 13, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food servers correcting prpduct placement on plates with bare hands- Reviewed and corrected on site
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Rice being held on the hotline at 115F- Product is being held in pans that are doubled up- Reviewed and corrected
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed employees handling a preparing raw fish with bare hands- Reviewed and corrected on site
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
67
Dec 21, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Small leak from pipe below handwashing sink at warewashing- Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stephanie's on Newbury last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stephanie's on Newbury on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stephanie's on Newbury?
Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Stephanie's on Newbury.
How does Stephanie's on Newbury compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Stephanie's on Newbury most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Stephanie's on Newbury's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Stephanie's on Newbury have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Stephanie's on Newbury 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 Stephanie's on Newbury inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Stephanie's on Newbury is inspected around three times per year on average.
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