The Bebop
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
52
Score
Inspectors have visited The Bebop 13 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces”, showing up five times.
By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting The Bebop on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Hand dyer being used in employee bathroom - No barrier for the employees to use to turn off faucets and opening door to prevent recontamination of hands
590.002/2-301.12-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloth bucket stored in hand sink at bar - removed during inspection
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior of ice machine - Kitchen
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on all cooking equipment in prep area
590.004/4-602.12-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Reusables Pots pan etc. not inverted in kitchen/prep Disposable food containers at wait station not inverted
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Steps and walls to basement in disrepair Wall in basement - opening in wall before the door to the trash area Walls and attachments in direpair throughout basement Shelving in food storage exposed wood Chest type freezer top in not smooth durable and easliy cleanable - Basement Chest type freezer in kitchen has loose gasket Rust on interior of beer chest - Bar Floor in walk in unit in basement must be smooth durable easily cleanable - worn paint on floor
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all items blocking rear egress - ladders etc
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils on shelving at bar - remove cloth liner Soils on shelving in walk in unit - Basement Defrost interior of chest type freezers Clean exterior of ice machine of built up soils - Kitchen
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice bucket not properly inverted to allow for proper drying between uses and storage
590.003/3-304.12-C
52
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink missing paper towels at the handsink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed staff cutting lemons and limes at the front bar without gloves. Advised staff to dc and to wash all products. Retrain staff to properly handle food products.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Damaged door sweep observed. Rear door to trash area. Repair
590.006/6-202.15-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple plastic bottles without labels. Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
74
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine including lid soiled
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Straws at bar not individually wrapped or protected from contamination
590.004/4-903.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Items stored on steps in kitchen to the outside Items stored in walkway in basement to the outside back door
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Gap at bottom of basement door to the egress Stained broken missing ceiling tiles in the basement Chipped paint on shelving in basement storage area Opening in wall above 3 bay sink in ware washing area Floor and threshold in basement walking in need of repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: In use wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution between uses (kitchen/ware washing)
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Soils on interior of oven - Cooking line
590.004/4-602.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No signage in bathroom reminding employees to wash hands
590.006/6-301.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Soils on shelving throughout basement storage and bar area
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Pots pans etc not inverted - Kitchen/prep
590.004/4-903.11-C1
61
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the overhead light shields to remove soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Secure all CO2 tanks
590.006/6-501.114-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items observed stored on the floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
86
Feb 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: No gap at bib of prep sink (pictures attached)
590.005/5-203.14-P
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor in basement food storage areas not smooth durable and easily cleanable Repair is scheduled 2.23.25 Owner will provide photos when completed
590.006/6-501.11-C
82
Dec 6, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler wearing single use gloves to multitask touching various contacts and then handling ready to eat foods (Glove hand out provided at this inspection and previous inspection)
590.003/3-304.15-P
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: No gap at bib of prep sink (pictures attached)
590.005/5-203.14-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand washing during inspection
590.002/2-301.14-P
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution between uses (Bar/prep/ware washing)
590.003/3-304.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor in basement food storage areas not smooth durable and easily cleanable Step and walls (basement) in disrepair Back door has a gap between door and threshold (basement) Exposed wood on shelving in food storage area (basement) Rust on exterior of grease trap (ware washing) Rust on interior of beer chest (bar) Items stored on back steps (prep area)
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floors walls ceiling and attachment (Kitchen/prep/ware washing/basement/bar)
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on trash receptacles (interior and exterior) Kitchen/prep/ware washing/trash storage in basement) Grease containers are soiled and lids are not secure - Outside grease storage
590.005/5-501.116-C
Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils (forks spoons knives) wrapped are not covered and protected
590.004/4-904.11-C1
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Pots pans bowls plates single use containers etc not inverted (Kitchen/prep/storage/wait station areas) Ice buckets not properly stored (being stored on top of ice machine)
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior exterior and attachments of cooking equipment on cooking line
590.004/4-602.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Open foods not stored in food grade covered container once opened (kitchen/prep/storage)
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers (with food in them) are not labeled with common names (kitchen/prep/storage)
590.003/3-302.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Fruit for bar stored in milk crate - Ensure proper washing of produce (ready to eat foods) prior to storing in a food grade approved container
590.003/3-302.11-C
39
Aug 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: The 2 bay prep sink is leaking from the drainpipe.Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the ceiling above the prep table to remove food soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
Apr 29, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap on pipe at 2 bay sink - Provide plumbers report regarding sink without air gap
590.005/5-202.13-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Quats at 150 PPM instructions state 200 PPM - Dishwashing company called All ware washing will be performed in low temp dish machine
590.004/4-501.114-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand washing unless instructed to by PIC
590.002/2-301.14-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written instructions (I provided and reviewed with PIC) Kit missing items
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Quats test kits not working due to contamination
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Food thermometer does not have a thin probe for test the temperature of thin foods - Mixed greens tomatoes etc
590.004/4-302.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior of ice machine
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple priorty/priority foundation and core violations noted on inspection All employees must be trained in food safety and sanitation by the certified food protection manager in their related duties per code
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Paper towels stored on top of ice machine - Provided dispenser at hand sink
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No cleanser at hand sink in prep - Corrected by PIC during inspection
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hoses from ice machine draining into hand sink - Properly plumb
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on all cooking equipment Foils on sides of grill
590.004/4-602.12-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Ice buckets stored on floor at bar area
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soil on interior and exterior of all chest type freezers refrigeration units - Kitchen/basement
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food in walk in unit stored on milk crate Boxes (food) stored on floor in basement
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Containers in food prep/kitchen not labeled
590.003/3-302.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles are stained and in disrepair in throughout basement including storage areas Exposed wood on shelving in basement storage Rust on shelving in all walk in units Liner on interior of beer chest (Bar) Gap between door and floor in basement to the outside Walls in disrepair in basement throughout Floor in basement not smooth durable and easlily cleanable - Thoughout Using plastic wrap for handles on glass chest type freezer in kitchen
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused and unnecessary articles/equipment from kitchen/basement
590.006/6-501.114-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: All bathroom doors are not self closing
590.006/6-202.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floors walls ceilings and attachments - walk in unit/kitchen/prep/ware washing and basement
590.006/6-201.11-C
18
Oct 11, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 17, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Re-attach the missing drip hose at the bar soad gun.
590.004/4-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink drain next to the ice machine observed leaking.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the ceiling above the cook line reach in unit to remove soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Bottle of liquor observed stored in the ice machine.Discontinue.Provide proper storage in a designated location. PIC removing Discard ice.
590.003/3-305.11-C
82
Jan 12, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide paper towels at the handwash station next to the ice machine.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handwash sink observed leaking from the drain.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Drip hose observed clogged(soda gun).Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all empty boxes from the basement.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light out above the cook line.Repair
590.006/6-303.11-C
74
Sep 7, 2022
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: Hummus chop tomato Chop onions & cucumber reading 50-54 F for 60-90 min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC to remove to alternate unit to cool/hold 41F or below. Discussed cooling & cold holding with the PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence or fruit/drain flies observed at the bar & in basement location. Provide full pest report upon re-inspection. Clean/sanitize locations
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: 2 door open top unit reading 50F.Repair Maintain cold holding 41F or below
590.004/4-501.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: 2 door open top reach in unit internal thermometer not operating.Provide a working internal thermometer.
590.004/4-204.112-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink next to the ice machine observed leaking.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
61
May 5, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove dust from the ice machine vents.
590.004/4-601.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handwash sink next to the ice machine observed leaking from the drainpipe.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Bebop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Bebop on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Bebop?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Bebop.
How does The Bebop compare to other restaurants in Boston?
The Bebop most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has The Bebop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Bebop have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Bebop means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Bebop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Bebop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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