The Berkeley

154 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116
American
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at The Berkeley stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

“Nonfood contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting The Berkeley on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: The DBA has changed from "Precinct" to "The Berkeley". Provide all necessary documentation for a DBA change Fillable Health application to be emailed to the Chef
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a consumer advisory on the bar lunch & dinner menu's with the proper disclosure "these items are served raw/undercooked or cooked to order" and the reminder. (*) asterisk all necessary items Provide an allergy warning on the menus
590.003/3-603.11-PF
82
Oct 12, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Mashed potato in hot holding unit at 128F. Person in charge indicated it had been put in warmer 1 hour prior. Reheated to acceptable temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Grates on refrigerator obsevred with mold like soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Immature fly presence in bar hand sink area. Provide pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bottom of bar refrigerator observed with soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Feb 28, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw egg product stored above ready to eat foods. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Mechanical warewashing equipment wash solution temperature (pf)
Inspector notes: Wash and rinse temperature at high temperature dish washer are not getting to proper temperature. Call for service. Establishement set up three bay sink until dishwasher is repaired.
590.004/4-501.110-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Obsered buttermilk expired on 2.14.23 in walk in cooler. Person in charge removed.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop stored with handle inside ice container. Person in charge removed.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils under bar near dishwasher. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
Aug 25, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tomato on production line 51F. Sliced turkey at 53F. Person in charge indicated they were breaking down the line to move product. Items returned to walk in cooler.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles on production line without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile above ice machine. Replace.
590.006/6-201.16-C
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Berkeley last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Berkeley on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Berkeley?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Berkeley.

How does The Berkeley compare to other restaurants in Boston?

The Berkeley most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has The Berkeley's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Berkeley have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Berkeley 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 The Berkeley inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Berkeley is inspected around two times per year on average.