Finch

105 Merrimac St, Boston, MA 02114
American
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2024
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Finch stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 19, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting Finch on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 2, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Heavily soiled hand sink with grime and soils. Remove and clean.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food debris on top of tow temp dish machine. Clean to remove Heavy food soils on exterior of refrigeration units. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Apr 20, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 18, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Walk-in freezer went down and products that stated on cases keep frozen thawed out completely in walk-in freezer (3 cases of Fries 3 case of Home fries 1 case mixed Berries 1 case Cookie Dough 1 case of Cinnamon Rolls) discarded in dumpster and denatured with bleach
590.003/3-701.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Walk-in freezer went down and foods not removed before they thawed out (3 cases of fries 3 cases of home fires 1 case mixed berries 1 case cookie dough 1 case cinnamon rolls all boxes stated keep frozen) ensure safe foods at all times
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Walk-in freezer not operating repair
590.004/4-301.11-PF
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Finch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Finch on file is from Nov 19, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Finch compare to other restaurants in Boston?

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

Has Finch's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Finch have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Finch 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 Finch inspected?

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