Sullivan's
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Sullivan's 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about five violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “wiping cloths use limitation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in South Boston average 87, so Sullivan's is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 12, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Noted employees not washing hands before changing gloves. Retrain staff when to wash hands
590.002/2-301.14-P
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Noted gaps on the bottom of the outside doors. Repair/ Provide door sweeps
590.006/6-202.15-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on the front counter. Remove and store in a sanitizer
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Mar 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Noted employees not washing hands before changing gloves. Retrain staff when to wash hands
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tuna prepped at 9.00am at 54Fon the line. Retrain staff to chill the product below 41F. COS by the PIC moved to the walkin to chill it below 41F
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted breader baskets on the breading station rusted with peeling paint. Remove from service/COS by the PIC with new baskets
590.004/4-601.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Noted scoop in the flour stored in contact with the product. Remove and store the handle facing up or in a clean container.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on the front counter. Remove and store in a sanitizer
590.003/3-304.14-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Noted gaps on the bottom of the outside doors. Repair/ Provide door sweeps
590.006/6-202.15-C
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Mar 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tuna prepped at 9.00am at 54Fon the line. Retrain staff to chill the product below 41F. COS by the PIC moved to the walkin to chill it below 41F
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted breader baskets on the breading station rusted with peeling paint. Remove from service/COS by the PIC with new baskets
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on the front counter. Remove and store in a sanitizer
590.003/3-304.14-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Noted gaps on the bottom of the outside doors. Repair/ Provide door sweeps
590.006/6-202.15-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Noted scoop in the flour stored in contact with the product. Remove and store the handle facing up or in a clean container.
590.003/3-304.12-C
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Sep 19, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hot dogs in the refrigerator on the cookline 48.9F. All cold food be kept below 41F or below. PIC removed and discarded.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Clean condition-hands and arms (p)
Inspector notes: Observed grill cook removing the uncooked burger from the refrigerator and use the same gloved hand to put cheese on the cooked burger. Discontinue.
590.002/2-301.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: The Ice machine in the back area is soiled and also the ice machine in the front service area. Exterior and interior of promax grill pan and fryer.Clean to sight and touch.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: No temperature measuring device available for the Dishmachine. Provide
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Vomit and Diarrhea clean up kit not on site.Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person In Charge(PIC) retrain employees on ware washing procedures/handwashing procedures.and monitor temperatures.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Rinsing procedures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed the diswasher not rinsing the washed utensils after cleaning. Review the procedures of ware washing Wash-Rinse-sanitize.
590.004/4-603.16-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: All utensils in use to be kept on a clean surface or running water. Discontinue
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: In the front service area the ice cream chest has heavy build up of ice. Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed sponges in the ware washing. Remove and discontinue
590.004/4-101.16-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed Lobster Packages in a stagnant water thawing in the refrigerator. Discontinue.
590.003/3-501.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Stagnant water in the floor drain near the back ice machine. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled towels stored on the prep area on the cookline.Keep all wet in use towels in the sanitizer.
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Apr 8, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed the trash barrel blocking the handsink. Remove and discontinue blocking the handsink
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food and heavy soils in the hand sink. Retrain staff on proper usage of handsink
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks heavily soiled. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
78
Mar 1, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: For high temperature dish machine there were no temperature testing strips or Irreversible thermometer- Provide either test strips or irreversible data plate for dish machine
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: In the walk in cooler nothing was date marked slice tomatoes lettuce individually wrapped seafood and chicken was not date marked- Date mark all ready to eat and time and temperature control foods thats stored in refrigerator unit for 24 hours or more.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsinks located behind the counter in the food dispensing area was blocked by trash can - PIC removed I was able to wash my hands there.- Discontinue blocking access to handsink make it easily accessible for all staff to use. Handsink in kitchen are was also blocked by trash can
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior perimeter of the Ice machines behind the counter and in back is heavily soiled - Clean to remove soils Ice Cream machine soiled - Clean to remove soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Inside walk in cooler there are containers filled with water and frozen packages of lobster meat and Shrimp inside- Remove from packaging when thawing to reduce bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sullivan's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sullivan's on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sullivan's?
Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths use limitation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sullivan's.
How does Sullivan's compare to other restaurants in South Boston?
Sullivan's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the South Boston average of 87.
Has Sullivan's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sullivan's have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sullivan'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 Sullivan's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sullivan's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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