The Causeway
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at The Causeway, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 26, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
“Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The Causeway's latest score of 74 falls below the Boston average of 86. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide testing strip for the low temp dish machine.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Noted broken light shield in the dish area.Replace
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired on the smoker.Service
590.006/6-501.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Noted stagnant water on the left side of the 3 bay sink on the floor.Repair/Clean provide cover
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor between the wall and the smoker.
590.006/6-501.12-C
74
Mar 13, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Ice used as exterior coolant prohibited as ingredient (p)
Inspector notes: Noted several cans and bottles stored in the consumable ice at the bar.Discontinue
590.003/3-303.11-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide soap for the hand washing sink at the bar.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towel at the hand sink at the bar.Provide No paper towel at the hand sink in the basement.Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted tin containers of the food with no labels.Discard
590.006/6-404.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No person in charge available during inspectio.Designated person in charge should be available at all hrs of operation to take corrective action
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide testing strip for the low temp dish machine.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted saitizer recorded 0PPM with the chlorine strip.Provide a sanitizer. NOTE:Tested the sanitizer with my own chlorine strip.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor between the wall and the smoker.
590.006/6-501.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide an ice scoop with handle for dispensing ice at the bar.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Several food boxes stored on the floor in the walkin.Store 6 inches from the floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Noted stagnant water on the left side of the 3 bay sink on the floor.Repair/Clean provide cover
590.005/5-205.15-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Provide drain plugs for the 3 bay sink in the basement
590.005/5-205.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Noted broken light shield in the dish area.Replace
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired on the smoker.Service
590.006/6-501.14-C
33
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Ice used as exterior coolant prohibited as ingredient (p)
Inspector notes: Noted several cans and bottles stored in the consumable ice at the bar.Discontinue
590.003/3-303.11-P
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted tin containers of the food with no labels.Discard
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towel at the hand sink at the bar.Provide No paper towel at the hand sink in the basement.Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide soap for the hand washing sink at the bar.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted saitizer recorded 0PPM with the chlorine strip.Provide a sanitizer. NOTE:Tested the sanitizer with my own chlorine strip.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide testing strip for the sanitizer for the dish machine and the 3 bay sink in the basement
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No person in charge available during inspectio.Designated person in charge should be available at all hrs of operation to take corrective action
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired on the smoker.Service
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted basement floor with heavy soiled build.Clean Noted heavy grease build up near the grease dumpster in the basement.clean Clean the floor between the wall and the smoker.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Noted broken light shield in the dish area.Replace Noted several light bulbs in the exhaust hood missing.Provide
590.006/6-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Provide drain plugs for the 3 bay sink in the basement
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Several food boxes stored on the floor in the walkin.Store 6 inches from the floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide an ice scoop with handle for dispensing ice at the bar.
590.003/3-304.12-C
35
Jul 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Meatballs and ground beef @ 95f ensure proper reheating in oven. Do not reheat in hot hold unit
590.003/3-403.11-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No clean up kit or procedures onsite supply both kit and prcedures for incident clean ups.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker for smoker expired in May have smoker cleaned and new sticker in place
590.006/6-501.14-C
74
Jun 13, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with mold-like build up clean to remove
590.004/4-602.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw eggs sitting on counter @ 55f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below (during breakfast service store continer on ice or put bags of ice on top to ensure proper cold hold temps)
590.003/3-501.16-P
74
Nov 13, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Staff utilizing prep sink to wash and sanitize hands. Discontinue and utilize the handsink for proper hand washing. Retrain staff
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing hand soap at handsink. Provide
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy brown rust powder inside handsink. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Expired inspection sticker on the smoker. Provide an updated inspection sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food debris on top of dishmachine. Clean to remove
590.004/4-202.16-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Expired serve safe posted. Provide and post a valid certificate.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
67
May 9, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Interior door of low temp dish machine with black thick substance. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink located at the coffee counter fixtures heavily soiled. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
90
Oct 21, 2022
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No papertowels available at hand sink. Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink sanitizer dispenser not operating. Per pic it is not being utilized currently. Advised pic to continue to utilize high temp dish machine until repairs are made and to post sign for staff to be aware.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at lower level prep area missing hand soap. Replace.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
74
Jul 14, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Expired hood sticker 6/22. PIC states the service was completed and updated sticker was not updated.
590.006/6-501.14-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils and spills of the interior and exterior of oven on cook line. Clean to remove. Heavy soils on exterior of refrigeration units. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Causeway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Causeway on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Causeway?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Causeway.
How does The Causeway compare to other restaurants in Boston?
The Causeway most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has The Causeway's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Causeway have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Causeway 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 Causeway inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Causeway is inspected around two times per year on average.
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