The Fourth Wall
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
45
Score
The Fourth Wall appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 10, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so The Fourth Wall trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Noted sliced tomatoes at 50F sliced an hour ago.Retrain staff to chill the product below 41F before moving to the service line
590.003/3-501.16-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted no single use towels available at the hand sink in the bar.Provide COS by the PIC
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted no sanitizer strip for the low temp dish machine.Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted dead cockroaches in the basement soda area.Provide detail pest report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted floors in the basement behind the equipment/under the equipment/beer walkin with heavy food residue.Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Noted lot of clutter in the back employee area and near the 3 bay sink.Remove unnecessary items
590.006/6-501.114-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Noted dead cockroaches on the floor in the soda area and near the prep area.Remove and clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.112-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the hole under the employee door to prevent pest entry
590.006/6-202.15-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the sanitizer line on the 3 bay sink in the basement.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Noted chicken boxes stored on the floor in the walkin.Remove and store 6 inches above the floor Remove all the soda boxes on the floor and store 6 inches above the floor on the rack.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand sink sign at the bar.
590.006/6-301.14-C
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Jul 18, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Walkin Cooler Running @ 51f Ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below repair
590.004/4-301.11-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Raw Burgers and Chicken @ 51f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vents with carbon build up above grill clean to remove
590.004/4-301.14-C
70
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Back alley observed with debis and excess trash throughout alley way. Clean all excesss trash in alley.
590.006/6-501.114-C
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Feb 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of the ice machine observed with soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease build up on floor below fryolater. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all excess trash in alley way.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filter above grill observed with heavy grease build up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all trash cans. Provide business name on all trash barrells.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled trap in basement. Person in charge removed.
590.006/6-501.112-C
70
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cheese sauce in hot holding unit at 95F. Discarded. Hold hot foods at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Mold build up inside the interior of ice machine in basement. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only on production line hand sink.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Part of ceiling above dry storage is missing and damaged. Repair as necessary.
590.006/6-201.13-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease container in alley way is soiled. Clean to remove all soils to prevent potential pests.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sides and bottom of fryer are soiled with grease build up. Grease soils on the floor of production line. Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Posted certified food manager certificate is expired. No allergy certificate expired. Provide updated certificates.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
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Dec 13, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machines not testing for sanitizer. Service call has been placed. Use disposable cups and utensils until machines are sanitizing.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for surface sanitizer. Provide test strips
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease and soils around basement grease trap. Soiled towels and debris in basement storage riom. Old rat droppings behind hot water tank. Clean all areas to avoid attracting pests. Monitor for activity
590.004/4-602.13-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Reduced Oxygen Packaged tuna thawed in refrigerator. Pierce or remove packaging prior to thawing to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-501.13-C
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Dec 7, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs and beef stored above raw onions and lettuce in walk-in cooler. Store raw animal product below produce and ready to eat foods. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat droppoings at bar and in basement. Provide current pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Prep area hand sink out of towels. No production at time of inspection. Ensure all hand sinks have soap and towels at all times. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Not test strips for quats sanitizer. Provide test strips.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Cold water faucet at prep area hand sink not functioning. Sanitizer bay of 3 compartment sink not draining properly. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under cookline with grease and debris. Floor behind kitchen dish machine with soils and debris. Floor under bar with rat droippings and water- clean and dry area. Clean areas to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead rat in utility room. Discard and monitor area for rodent activity.
590.006/6-501.112-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Fourth Wall last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Fourth Wall on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Fourth Wall?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Fourth Wall.
How does The Fourth Wall compare to other restaurants in Boston?
The Fourth Wall most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has The Fourth Wall's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Fourth Wall have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Fourth Wall means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Fourth Wall inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Fourth Wall is inspected around two times per year on average.
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