Strip by Strega

64 Arlington St, Boston, MA 02116

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Oct 8, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Strip by Strega, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 8, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Intensity-lighting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Strip by Strega's latest score of 78 falls below the Boston average of 86. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 8, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide an irreversible temperature indicator for the high temp dish machines.

590.004/4-204.112-PF

Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)

Inspector notes: High temp dish machine rinse temp reading 135-140F.Repair Maintain rinse temp 180-194F or per manufactures instructions Machine placed out of service Staff to use kitchen dish machine

590.004/4-501.112-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the interior door runners of the bar reach in units to remove soils & sticky residue

590.004/4-602.13-C

Nov 24, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Intensity-lighting (c)

Inspector notes: Light bulb not operating above the cook line.Repair/replace bulb

590.006/6-303.11-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Repair the interior torn gasket at the small crushed ice machine.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Dec 2, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 9.20.22.Provide proper hood service from a licensed company.Post new sticker PIC instructed to forward Email confirmation of an appt to the Health Division.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Intensity-lighting (c)

Inspector notes: Light bulb observed burnt out above the cook line.Repair

590.006/6-303.11-C

Oct 24, 2022

Routine

4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)

Inspector notes: Shells stock tags observed stored in a large container Date of last sold missing. Properly store shell tags in chronological order date when last sold or served hold for 90 days.

590.003/3-203.12-PF

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)

Inspector notes: High temp dish machine rinse temp reading 98F.(Disk reading 112F).Repair machine. Maintain rinse temp 180-194F or per manufactures instructions. PIC instructing staff to use 3 bay sink or alternate machine

590.004/4-501.112-PF

Mechanical warewashing equipment wash solution temperature (pf)

Inspector notes: High temp dish machine wash temp 116F.Repair Maintain wash temp 150F or above or per manufactures guidelines

590.004/4-501.110-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Repair the hole in the wall next to the prep sink.

590.006/6-101.11-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Drain below the spray hose observed leaking.Repair

590.005/5-205.15-C

Intensity-lighting (c)

Inspector notes: Light bulb observed burnt out above the cook line.Repair

590.006/6-303.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Secure all CO2 tanks PIC corrected

590.006/6-501.114-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

590.006/6-501.14-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Strip by Strega last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Strip by Strega on file is from Oct 8, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Strip by Strega?

Across the inspection record, “intensity-lighting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Strip by Strega.

How does Strip by Strega compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Strip by Strega most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Strip by Strega's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Strip by Strega have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Strip by Strega 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 Strip by Strega inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Strip by Strega is inspected around two times per year on average.

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