Susan Bailis Assisted Living
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Susan Bailis Assisted Living, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 23, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Mechanical warewashing equipment wash solution temperature (pf)
Inspector notes: Wash temp 131 F All ware washing is to be performed in 3 bay sink until High temp dish machine is in compliance with the Massachusetts Food Code
590.004/4-501.110-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Final rinse is 95 F IMD is 133 F This unit cannot be used until it is in compliance with the Massachusetts Food Code All ware washing must be performed in 3 bay sink
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on walls ceiling and all attachments - Kitchen/ware/pantry/washing including behind and under dish washing facilities
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Walls in ware washing area has patchwork nails and is not smooth durable and easily cleanable Ceilling tiles in food storage in disrepair Stained ceiling tiles in pantry area Provide proper drain cover to drain under high temp dish machine
590.006/6-501.11-C
70
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean interior of ice machine
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Walls in Coffee station kitchen ware washing storage and mop room are in disrepair - all must be smooth durable easily cleanable Rust on wire shelving in storage and walk in units Rust on exterior of grease trap - Ware washing
590.006/6-501.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Using milk crates for shelving in walk in units
590.003/3-305.11-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mops brooms etc not raised 6" above the floor on hook or brackets
590.006/6-501.113-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on walls ceilings floors and attachments - Coffee station ware washing kitchen/prep/storage and mop room
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on cooking equipment through out cooking line
590.004/4-602.12-C
70
Jul 31, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on wire shelving - Storage room
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution I reviewed proper storage with PIC
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Build up soils on cooking equipment
590.004/4-602.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Dust and built up soils on walls pipes ceiling vents etc Kitchen/prep/warewashing/storage/Dining room areas
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food storage containers not labeled Storage room
590.003/3-302.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Rust on grease trap
590.006/6-501.11-C
74
Dec 17, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings under cookline ice machine and bibb rack. Clean and monitor for activity. Provide current pest reports
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Aug 30, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floor - Under and behind all equipment (Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage) Built up soils on walls and attachments (Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage) Built up soils on ceiling and attachments (Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage)
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ice build up on interior of ice cream and exterior soils build up on exterior
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Chipped paint on floor - floor is in disrepair throughout (Kitchen/prep/ware washing) Walls not smooth and easily cleanable (Kitchen/prep/ware washing) Rust on exterior of grease trap Rust on exterior of First Aid Kit on wall No indirect plumbing on food prep sink
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Apr 23, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
(a) (b) (c) (e) and (g) pasteurized foods prohibited re-service and prohibited food (p)
Inspector notes: Serving under cooked shelled eggs - Poached eggs and over easy Discontinue
590.003/3-801.11-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand washing by ware washing staff and food service staff I provided proper hand washing instructions
590.002/2-301.14-P
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Wall soap dispenser storage above beverage/juice area
590.007/7-201.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice cream scoops stored in standing water in hand sink
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling fan missing cover Rust on exterior of grease trap - Ware washing Ice build up on floor of walk in unit Rust on can opener bracket attached to table Hand sink hot water knob broken/being repaired during inspection - 2 other hand sinks in area
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused and unnecessary equipment/organize kitchen/prep/warewashing storage area
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy build up of soils/splashings/dust/debris on floors walls ceiling and all attachements throughout - Kitchen/prep/cooking line/storage/ware washing/beverage areas
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Bowls plates pans etc not inverted - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage
590.004/4-903.11-C1
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: Cafe area - Refrigeration unit 60 F At time of inspection no TCS Foods in unit
590.004/4-502.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No splash guard between hand sink and beverage cup/juice area- Beverage area
590.003/3-307.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: In use wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoops stored in standing water
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers not labeled - Kitchen/prep/storage
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Using milk crates for shelving in walk in units and food storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
35
Jan 17, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Secure all CO2 tanks
590.006/6-501.114-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the ice cream chest to remove soils/food debris. Clean the interior of the fryer cabinet to remove soils/debris Clean the wall behind the cook line trash receptacle to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity observed(droppings). Provide current pest reports upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors under/around ice cream chest store room & cook line equipment to remove evidence of mouse droppings. PIC stating that pest control is addressing any issues
590.006/6-501.13-C
82
Aug 30, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior white panel of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Large amount off fruit/drain flies observed in the mop closet.Provide full pest report upon re-inspection. Clean & sanitize affected location
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer observed set up at work stations during the inspection.Provide sanitizer at all work/prep stations PIC correcting Quats sanitizer 200PPM
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters observed soiled with dust build up.Clean to remove soils
590.004/4-202.18-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Wall next to the cook line handwash sink observed soiled & damaged.Clean to remove soils Repair wall as needed.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired on 7.26.22.Provide proper hood service from a licensed company.Post new sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Secure all CO2 tanks.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the pub location floor to remove soils & debris.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Susan Bailis Assisted Living last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Susan Bailis Assisted Living on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Susan Bailis Assisted Living?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Susan Bailis Assisted Living.
How does Susan Bailis Assisted Living compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Susan Bailis Assisted Living most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Susan Bailis Assisted Living's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Susan Bailis Assisted Living have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Susan Bailis Assisted Living 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 Susan Bailis Assisted Living inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Susan Bailis Assisted Living is inspected around two times per year on average.
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