The Broadway Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
100
Score
The Broadway Restaurant appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 13, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average for South Boston sits at 87, putting The Broadway Restaurant on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks missing hand soap. Provide at all times
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mutiple handsinks utilized for dumpsinks. Retrain staff for proper use of handsinks. Clean and remove all debri.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks missing paper towels. Provide at all times
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks missing proper signage. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
70
Apr 28, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed the sidewalk heavily soiled with grease build up. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.115-C
95
Feb 28, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 21, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsinks missing paper towels. Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple handsinks utilized as dump sinks at the bar. Retrain staff to use handsinks for only handwashing.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks missing hand soap. Provide
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a sticky orange substance inside of the ice machines. Clean to remove Heavy dust build up on the exterior of ice chest and on top of dish machine. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsinks missing proper signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
67
Feb 21, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all plumbing pipes behind the line of all cooking equipment including all snap off gas lines from visible grease spills and deposits
590.006/6-501.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all in line cookng equipment where needed from visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean vents in the hood system from visible grease and grime where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible loose debris in the back kitchen area as well as any articles not affiliated with food service
590.006/6-501.114-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors and walls underneath and behind all cooking equipment from visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove obnoxious odors from grease trap and surrounding area
590.005/5-402.12-C
Protective cover or device (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure the problamatic outlet directly in the middle of the wall undder the hood is properly shielded with commercial grade equipment as discussed during inspection
590.005/5-303.12-C
70
Feb 14, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors and walls underneath and behind all cooking equipment from visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all plumbing pipes behind the line of all cooking equipment including all snap off gas lines from visible grease spills and deposits
590.006/6-501.18-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible loose debris in the back kitchen area as well as any articles not affiliated with food service
590.006/6-501.114-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove obnoxious odors from grease trap and surrounding area
590.005/5-402.12-C
Protective cover or device (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure the problamatic outlet directly in the middle of the wall undder the hood is properly shielded with commercial grade equipment as discussed during inspection
590.005/5-303.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all in line cookng equipment where needed from visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean vents in the hood system from visible grease and grime where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
70
Jun 23, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Drawer cookline flip top unit is inoperable. Repair. Establishment using indirect contact with ice temporarily to cold hold TCS foods in unit. Alternative refrigeration holding at below 41F is available.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
86
Jun 2, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Establishment is offering "Southie Cookie" cookies for sale. Verified with state DPH business does not have a wholesale food license from the state. Product was removed from service.
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Drawer cookline flip top unit is inoperable. Repair. Establishment using indirect contact with ice temporarily to cold hold TCS foods in unit. Alternative refrigeration holding at below 41F is available.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
74
Mar 13, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Brunch menu missing reminder/ disclosure (*) for eggs cooked to order. Provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand soap at raw bar handsink. Handwashing practices are satisfactory. COS.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test kit for low temp dish machine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No inside thermometer in drawer unit at cookline. COS.
590.004/4-204.112-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Condensation line drains into handsink in kitchen. Properly plumb.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Void in floor with exposed wires next to pizza oven. Clean food debri in void and seal with cleanable materials.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Frozen dessert machine in kitchen. PIC states the unit is not in use. Remove. Apply for Frozen dessert manufacturer license if unit is used.
590.006/6-501.114-C
61
Mar 6, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand soap at raw bar handsink. Handwashing practices are satisfactory. COS.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test kit for low temp dish machine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Condensation line drains into handsink in kitchen. Properly plumb.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Brunch menu missing reminder/ disclosure (*) for eggs cooked to order. Provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Void in floor with exposed wires next to pizza oven. Clean food debri in void and seal with cleanable materials.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No inside thermometer in drawer unit at cookline. COS.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Frozen dessert machine in kitchen. PIC states the unit is not in use. Remove. Apply for Frozen dessert manufacturer license if unit is used.
590.006/6-501.114-C
58
Jul 25, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Dog observed in outdoor dining area. Service animals only. Issued hearing notice per TM.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove steel panels in alleyway subject of complaints. Maintain alleyway secure and clean.
590.006/6-501.114-C
86
Jun 1, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Raw bar drains into containers on floor below drains. Properly plumb. Food prep sink with indirect waste drain dedicated to raw bar has been installed in back area to clean oysters for shucking station.
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Surfaces exposed to non potable water due to sprinker burst above convection oven on 5.31.22 at 10:10PM per on site PIC. Surfaces have sinced been sanitized by workers. Provide detailed letter stating methods and sanitizer used including SDS sheet for any chemicals used to clean and sanitize all affected areas.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No handtowels at bar handsink. Ensure all handsinks are fully stocked with soap and paper towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Notes:8-304.15 Notification of Changes. [590.008(E)]. Establishment has installed a raw bar in front area open pizza kitchen facing dining area without first notifying ISD health. Contact isdhealth@boston.gov to schedule a plan review for added equipment. Discontinue utlizing raw bar until proper plan review is scheduled and processes are approved by ISD health division.
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: Oysters on QR menu missing disclosure that item is served raw. Provide asterick or reminder statement next to items served raw or cooked to order to correlate with advisory statement on bottom of page of menu.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Exposed concrete wall directly next to shucking station. Seal with cleanable materials.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Electrical outlets in dining area with exposed wires. Repair.
590.006/6-501.11-C
52
May 26, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: New menu needs to be updated - ensure all foods offered undercooked have the correct disclosure and reminder where needed [ foods such as eggs any style homemade caesar dessing burgers ]
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all bulk food containers as well as all clear plastic spray bottles scattered throughout the facility are clearly and properly labeled as discussed
590.003/3-302.12-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Broken light sheild above the main cooking line in the kitchen repair
590.006/6-201.17-C
Fixed equipment spacing or sealing-installation (c)
Inspector notes: Shelving unit containing clean plates and utensils in the warewashing area - exposed sides have a trash receptacle directly beside them - provide a barrier or relocate as discussed
590.004/4-402.11-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Broadway Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Broadway Restaurant on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Broadway Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Broadway Restaurant.
How does The Broadway Restaurant compare to other restaurants in South Boston?
The Broadway Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the South Boston average of 87.
Has The Broadway Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Broadway Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Broadway Restaurant 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 Broadway Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Broadway Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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