The Beehive
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at The Beehive, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 22, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Outer openings protected” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting The Beehive on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live mice observed running in the kitchen under 2 bay/prep sink and 2 door upright refrigeration unit. PIC to email detailed IPM report citing drop ceiling notation and all exclusionary voids. PIC contacted Ehrlich while inspector was on site for the next morning visit. Mice droppings observed under kitchen shelvings (pots) stage area and chemical room. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Stagnant water observed under 2 bay/prep sink. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under 2 bay/prep sink observed leaking. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple hole observed behing the stage and stage area hole observed in wall behind prep sink where pipeline feeds into Ceiling tiles observed missing by the back door.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple doors observed missing door sweep/ Possible entryway for pests/rodents. Provide
590.006/6-202.15-C
67
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Pest report provided dated this day from Elrich states "no activity" ISD health management has requested pest treatments to occur in drop ceiling above kitchen. Provide updated pest report upon re inspection for treatment above drop ceiling and also addressing any and all potential entry points if any. Holes behind bar have been sealed. Doors off basement dining room new seals installed. Droppings have all been cleaned up.
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in floor in dry storage area. Front Door with voids at sweep. Seal with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Pest report provided dated this day from Elrich states "no activity" ISD health management has requested pest treatments to occur in drop ceiling above kitchen. Provide updated pest report upon re inspection for treatment above drop ceiling and also addressing any and all potential entry points if any. Holes behind bar have been sealed. Doors off basement dining room new seals installed. Droppings have all been cleaned up.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walk in floor with visible soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Bar baseboard exposed missing. Have pest control treat the area and repair.
590.006/6-201.13-C
82
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice activity with what appears to be mice droppings on shelving under wait station in middle of basement dining room on shelving under street level bar cabinetry. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide an updated IPM pest control report post dated after this inspection upon the re inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walk in floor with visible soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Bar baseboard exposed missing. Have pest control treat the area and repair.
590.006/6-201.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in floor in dry storage area. Front Door with voids at sweep. Seal with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
78
Dec 8, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: There is a cracked light shield above the dish machine.Repair/replace
590.006/6-202.11-C
Area enclosures and receptacles good repair (c)
Inspector notes: The covers on the outdoor trash dumpster are missing & damaged.Replace
590.005/5-501.111-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the keg unit to remove spills.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Oct 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (pf)
Inspector notes: There are 2 low temp dish machines at each bar that are not reading chlorine.Repair Maintain chlorine 50PPM or per manufactures instructions Alternate machine is available
590.004/4-501.114-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all the bulk storage bins
590.003/3-302.12-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: The light shield above the dish machine is missing.Replace
590.006/6-202.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: The handsink at the dish machine is leaking from the drainpipe.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
78
May 29, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
When a haccp plan is required (c)
Inspector notes: Vacuum sealing & sous vide machines on site.PIC stating it is in use. PIC could not produce an approved HACCP plan. Discontinue using remove machine PIC instructed to submit all required information to the Health division for review. (SOP"s machine specs recipes)
590.008/8-201.13-C
95
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the 2 bay prep sink
590.005/5-202.13-P
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shell tags improperly stored no last served/sold datemarkings.Maintain shell tags in chronological order for 90 days with the last served/sold datemarkings.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
When a haccp plan is required (c)
Inspector notes: Vacuum sealing & sous vide machines on site.PIC stating it is in use. PIC could not produce an approved HACCP plan. Discontinue using remove machine PIC instructed to submit all required information to the Health division for review. (SOP"s machine specs recipes)
590.008/8-201.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: The stairs leading to the ice machine are damaged & cracked.Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Low temp machine #1 not reading chlorine.Repair Maintain chlorine 50PPM or per manufactures instructions Multiple other machines ok to use
590.004/4-501.11-C
67
Apr 27, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweep at back door showing daylight. Replace to prevent pests accessing establishment
590.006/6-202.15-C
95
Mar 9, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to produce shellstock tags.Provide shellstock tags stored in chronological order with the dates of last sold/served.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Large amount of fruit/drain flies observed.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. Clean/sanitize location
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Soux vide & vacuum packing machines on site.PIC stating they are used. PIC unable to provide an approved HACCP plan. Discontinue using. Provide proper HACCP plan to the Health Division for review. Provide menu items SOP's(standard operating procedures) Machine specifications for review
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a label on the bulk flour bin.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine #1 not reading chlorine.Repair Maintain chlorine 50PPM or per manufactures instructions PIC to instruct staff to use ajdacent machine #2 until repairs are complete
590.004/4-501.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Walls next to the handsinks observed damaged.Repair Maintain walls smooth/durable/cleanable
590.006/6-101.11-C
64
Jun 1, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Exterior walls and roofs protective barrier (c)
Inspector notes: Storage area used for equipment behind establishment with heavily damaged roof and walls- Refer to Building Department
590.006/6-202.16-C
Area enclosures and receptacles good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Plastic storage shed behind establishment with heavy odors of urine- Clean and secure to not allow access during off business hours
590.005/5-501.111-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Large space noted in floor at lower rear door- Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
May 16, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Items in refrigeration unit at 52F all with temperatures of 51F-52F Per the PIC all items in the refrigeration unit have been in the unit longer than 24hours An embargo has been placed on all foods within the True 2 Door refrigerator with a temperature of 52F for an undetermined amount of time
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: True 2 door refrigeration unit with an internal temperature of 52F All foods within the refrigeration unit with a temperature of 51F-52F Embargo placed on all foods within the unit
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Reduced oxygen packaging criteria (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of ROP of chicken and pork/fat products. Products portioned out into ROP bags and held at cookline and in storage refrigeration Discontinue process and provide information to the Health Department for procedures
590.003/3-502.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Expired rodent noted in alley area behind establishmnet- Heavy presence of rodent activity and dropping noted in the area Refer to Enviromental Services
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous priority violations noted on inspection report Review policies and procedures with PIC
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavily worn and soiled cutting boards in kitchen- Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils and debris below equipment and storage shelving- Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Large space noted in floor at lower rear door- Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Expired rodent noted in alley - Removed at the time of the inspection
590.006/6-501.112-C
Exterior walls and roofs protective barrier (c)
Inspector notes: Storage area used for equipment behind establishment with heavily damaged roof and walls- Refer to Building Department
590.006/6-202.16-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Lower level door with space noted at the bootom allowing sunlight in- Provide doorsweep
590.006/6-202.15-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous trash receptacles with broken/missing covers- Replace
590.005/5-501.113-C
Area enclosures and receptacles good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Rear storage area with heavy debris/grease and rodent droppings- Clean area with proper frequency
590.005/5-501.111-C
Area enclosures and receptacles good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Plastic storage shed behind establishment with heavy odors of urine- Clean and secure to not allow access during off business hours
590.005/5-501.111-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives stored between equipment- Discontinue
590.003/3-304.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Beehive last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Beehive on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Beehive?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings protected” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Beehive.
How does The Beehive compare to other restaurants in Boston?
The Beehive most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has The Beehive's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Beehive have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Beehive 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 The Beehive inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Beehive is inspected around three times per year on average.
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