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The Galley Diner

11 P Street St, South Boston, MA 02127
American
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The Galley Diner has been inspected six times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 11, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly two violations before.

Among South Boston restaurants, the typical score is 87; The Galley Diner is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 24, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 8, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw Packaged bacon stored over ready to eat foods- Discontoniue storing raw meats over or with ready to eat foods to prvent contamination
590.003/3-302.11-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: I observed 2 knives that was wet on soiled counter and several untensils and spatula on clean rack soiled - Remove and properly wash rinse and sanitize then air dry before storing
590.004/4-602.11-P
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked Potatoes with skin on was cooling inside refrigerator unit 95.3F- Remove and properly cool within the timeframe
590.003/3-501.14-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: There was no supplies nor instructions for vomit and diarrhea kit- Provide the supplies and instruction for vomit and diarrhea kit
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No Irrervesible thermometer or test strips for Hi temp dishwasher- Provide test strips or irrerversible thermometer for high temp dishwasher
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer buckets set up for sanitizer to store wiping cloth- Prepare sanitizer with correct comcentration to store soiled wipiing cloths to prevent contamination
590.003/3-304.14-C
50
Jul 15, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Galley Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Galley Diner on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does The Galley Diner compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

The Galley Diner most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the South Boston average of 87.

Has The Galley Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Galley Diner have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Galley Diner 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 Galley Diner inspected?

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

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