Stokes BBQ

1 Citywide St, Boston, MA 02128
American
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Stokes BBQ, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 23, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

“System maintained in good repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 8, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand wash sink not functioning unable to check hot water. Repair Maintain hot & cold running water Upon re-inspection water is working unable to check hot water due to damaged gas valve
590.005/5-205.15-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Upoin re-inspection Gas valve was not operating for the hot water heater.Repair as needed Re-install proper splash guard at fryer station per BFD inspector
590.004/4-501.11-C
90
Jun 6, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand wash sink not functioning unable to check hot water. Repair Maintain hot & cold running water Upon re-inspection water is working unable to check hot water due to damaged gas valve
590.005/5-205.15-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide working internal thermometers in all refrigeration units.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: No drain boards at the 3 bay sink.Provide This is an existing truck proper warewashing was discussed with the PIC.Drying rack exists over the 3 bay sink owner will provide small table with bus bucket for soiled items.
590.004/4-301.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Upoin re-inspection Gas valve was not operating for the hot water heater.Repair as needed Re-install proper splash guard at fryer station per BFD inspector
590.004/4-501.11-C
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Sep 8, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide the address on both sides of the truck.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand wash sink not functioning unable to check hot water. Repair Maintain hot & cold running water
590.005/5-205.15-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Repair exterior ventilation system per BFD Inspector as dicussed. Remove 2nd propane tank that is not used per PIC or repair it for use
590.004/4-501.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide working internal thermometers in all refrigeration units.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: No drain boards at the 3 bay sink.Provide This is an existing truck proper warewashing was discussed with the PIC.Drying rack exists over the 3 bay sink owner will provide small table with bus bucket for soiled items.
590.004/4-301.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Stokes BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Stokes BBQ on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Stokes BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Stokes BBQ.

How does Stokes BBQ compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Stokes BBQ most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Stokes BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stokes BBQ have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Stokes BBQ 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 Stokes BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Stokes BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.