The Improv Asylum

216 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113

Other

Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, The Improv Asylum has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The Improv Asylum was last inspected on Oct 24, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting The Improv Asylum on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 24, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 11, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Anchor all loose CO-2 tanks where needed to reduce potential concerns or issues moving forward

590.006/6-501.114-C

Drying mops (c)

Inspector notes: After each use - return all in use and soiled mops to the mop bucket and store inside the basin filled with bleach and water to rinse off and maintain clean to continue using as needed

590.006/6-501.16-C

Nov 30, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Drying mops (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all in use soiled mops and brooms are being stoired ekevated off the floors a minimum of six inches to reduce potential rodent activity and to ensure the floors are being cleaned properly throughout the facilty

590.006/6-501.16-C

Nov 9, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure to clearly and properly identify the designated hand sink in the kitchen area as ' HAND WASHING ONLY" with hand soap and paper towels in close proximity as we discussed during inspection

590.006/6-301.14-C

Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)

Inspector notes: Refrigerated walk-in unit not operating properly - compressor issue - a new compressor has been ordered and is scheduled to be repaired within the nexr 24 hours [ Keg barrels of beer cold storage only ]

590.004/4-201.11-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Small white cutting board [ currently not in use during inspection ] is visibly compromised with deep dark lacerations - either clean to remove all visible soils and ensure the surface is smoothe - or - replace

590.004/4-501.12-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Improv Asylum last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Improv Asylum on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does The Improv Asylum compare to other restaurants in Boston?

The Improv Asylum most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has The Improv Asylum's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Improv Asylum have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Improv Asylum 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 Improv Asylum inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Improv Asylum is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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