The Hub Pub
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
78
Score
The Hub Pub has been inspected seven times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 14, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
Looking across the full record, “backflow prevention device when required” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which The Hub Pub's 78 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed.provide a license plumber's report and building permit. 12.29.2025 PIC will provide paperwork from license plumber explaining why the air gap cannot be installed
590.005/5-203.14-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mise dropping observed downstairs in the basement area on the floor in the kitchen / clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov. Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the bar area 12.29.25 Live roach observed downstairs in the basement area. Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
78
Dec 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed.provide a license plumber's report and building permit. 12.29.2025 PIC will provide paperwork from license plumber explaining why the air gap cannot be installed
590.005/5-203.14-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar and kitchen hand sink observed without soap. Provide Soap
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine located in the basement to remove possible mold-like substance. Interior of double door fridge observed soiled clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Reach in Unit/ Properly date mark all ready to eat foods. ( Broccoli meatballs ) Provide made/discard date to all food prepped before storing the refrigerator
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mise dropping observed downstairs in the basement area on the floor in the kitchen / clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov. Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the bar area 12.29.25 Live roach observed downstairs in the basement area. Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Bar and kitchen Clean the floors under the equipment to remove debris. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: The back area behing the kitchen and storage room area in the basement is cluttered with boxes and products. Discard unused or empty boxes and organize products so effective cleaning can be done. Basement area observed in need of organizing and cleaning.
590.006/6-501.114-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe below prep sink observed leaking. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
47
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed.provide a license plumber's report and building permit.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Reach in Unit/ Properly date mark all ready to eat foods. ( Broccoli meatballs ) Provide made/discard date to all food prepped before storing the refrigerator
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine located in the basement to remove possible mold-like substance. Interior of double door fridge observed soiled clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar and kitchen hand sink observed without soap. Provide Soap
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Bar and kitchen Clean the floors under the equipment to remove debris. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe below prep sink observed leaking. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: The back area behing the kitchen and storage room area in the basement is cluttered with boxes and products. Discard unused or empty boxes and organize products so effective cleaning can be done. Basement area observed in need of organizing and cleaning.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mise dropping observed downstairs in the basement area on the floor in the kitchen / clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov. Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the bar area
590.006/6-501.111-C
50
Aug 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 12, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Visible soils and food debris on handsink faucet. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of refrigeration units with food soils and smudges. Clean to remove. Interior of stand up refrigerator near back door food spills on bottom shelf. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-C
90
Oct 18, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Remove food encrustments and soils buildup on the sides of the fryalator in the kitchen.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: replace black shelving on wall in kitchen. Shelving material is falling apart. Provide food grade shelving that is smooth durable non porus and easy to clean.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Organize all materials stored in the " kitchen closet". Remove any items stored that are not relevant to the opertion. Organize the cleaners room. Provide storage of materials in a way that does not create a potential rodent harborage.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Remove soils buildup on wall behind grill in the kitchen. Remove grease buildup on floor under the hot line in the kitchen. Clean the floor area of the basement walk in cooler. Clean floor area of th kitchen "Closet". In the basment clean the floor of the "Cleaners room".
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
May 18, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: keep all in use wiping clioths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: In the basement walk in freezer check the condensor for a leak.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all supplies 6 inches off the floor of the basement walk in cooler. Clean the floor of the walk in freezer. Remove buildup of soils and debris. Clean floor uinder the post miz station in the corner of the kitchen. Clean the floor area under the hot line.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: clean area outside of back door. Remove trash buildup. Clean exterior of bulk container stored on shelf in the kitchen.
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Hub Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Hub Pub on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Hub Pub?
Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention device when required” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Hub Pub.
How does The Hub Pub compare to other restaurants in Boston?
The Hub Pub most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has The Hub Pub's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Hub Pub have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Hub Pub 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 Hub Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Hub Pub is inspected around two times per year on average.
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