Teddys on the Hill/Red Hat
Last inspected: May 1, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Teddys on the Hill/Red Hat has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Teddys on the Hill/Red Hat was last inspected on May 1, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
“Controlling pests” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Teddys on the Hill/Red Hat on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Noted low temp dish machine in the kitchen recoeded 0PPM.Repair
590.004/4-501.114-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted rat droppings in the far kitchen back area and holes.Provide report for the exclusion work and clean all the droppings.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Provide CFPM (4.25.26) PIC register for the upcoming online Servsafe Course and provided confirmation email . *** PIC to provide picture of the Servsafe Certificate once complete.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted floors under the equipment at the bar upstairs and downstairs has visible dirt and grime. Clean with frequency Clean all the floors in the back storage area next to the ice machine.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling in the back room where the ice machine is located.Provide smooth cleanable ceiling Missing ceiling in the liquor room/single use items.Provide
590.006/6-501.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Noted a wide gap under the front door.Provide a door sweep to prevent pest entry
590.006/6-202.15-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Noted both glass ware machine at the bars not operating.Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
61
Apr 14, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food disposition (p)
Inspector notes: Noted RTE foods in the walkin passed the 7 day shelf life.Discard and retrain staff
590.003/3-501.18-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Noted food product stored in the refrigerator next to the oven recorded 60F. Repair COS by the staff moved all refrigerated product to the freezer to cool it below 41F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a single use paper towels at the hand sink near the ice machine.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted some RTE foods missing date marking.Provide and retrain staff
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed testing strip for the dish machine in the kitchen not available.Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove all the clutter from the hand sink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a soap at the hand sink near the ice machine.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted small flies in the bar area basement location and also german roaches in the kitchen area.Provide detail pest report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Provide CFPM and Allergen certificate.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Noted both glass ware machine at the bars not operating.Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted single use containers stored in the mechanical room.Remove
590.004/4-903.12-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Noted no utility sink at this location to discard dirty mop water.Provide a plumbers report to install an enclosed utility sink
590.005/5-203.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Noted a wide gap under the front door.Provide a door sweep to prevent pest entry
590.006/6-202.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling in the back room where the ice machine is located.Provide smooth cleanable ceiling Missing ceiling in the liquor room/single use items.Provide Noted peeling paint from the ceiling in the kitchen.Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted floors under the equipment at the bar upstairs and downstairs has visible dirt and grime. Clean with frequency Noted walls and floors in the kitchen with visible grease and food residue.Clean with frequency Clean the floor in the box soda station next to the walkin. Clean all the floors in the back storage area next to the ice machine.
590.006/6-501.12-C
29
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cheese and sausages @ 51f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below products moved to other refrigeartion
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: 1 door flip top @ 50f repair to ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Employees not washing hadns properly no soap at hand sinks supply for all to ensure proper hand wash
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Card board boxes unused equipment and standing water at back door trash area clean to remove
590.005/5-501.115-C
Food labels (c)
Inspector notes: products in walk-in not labelled with expiration dates supply for all
590.003/3-602.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Filters with grease build up clean to remove
590.004/4-202.18-C
61
Nov 28, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils and debris on the top of the dishmachine in the kitchen. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-C
95
Nov 4, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)
Inspector notes: Dish machine at lower bar not registering sanitizer during cycle. Repair Per pic paper cups will be used until fixed. Presented the option of either using the kitchen high temp machine or the upper bar dish machine which are operating properly.
590.004/4-501.116-PF
90
Oct 19, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)
Inspector notes: Dish machine at lower bar not registering sanitizer during cycle. Repair Per pic paper cups will be used until fixed. Presented the option of either using the kitchen high temp machine or the upper bar dish machine which are operating properly.
590.004/4-501.116-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soiled with char and grease press machine. Clean
590.004/4-601.11-C
86
Jul 11, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Upstairs bar with bare brick seal
590.006/6-201.12-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Teddys on the Hill/Red Hat last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Teddys on the Hill/Red Hat on file is from May 1, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Teddys on the Hill/Red Hat?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Teddys on the Hill/Red Hat.
How does Teddys on the Hill/Red Hat compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Teddys on the Hill/Red Hat most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Teddys on the Hill/Red Hat's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Teddys on the Hill/Red Hat have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Teddys on the Hill/Red Hat 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 Teddys on the Hill/Red Hat inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Teddys on the Hill/Red Hat is inspected around two times per year on average.
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