The Irving @ the Lenox

61 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02199
American
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at The Irving @ the Lenox, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood contact surfaces”, showing up three times.

Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; The Irving @ the Lenox is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: . Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection for fruit flies previously cited. Areas in question have been thoroughly cleaned and no fruit flies evident upon re inspection. Ultra Fast had to cancel requested visit due to snow storm will be back on site by 1/30/26.
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Deep clean floors behind bar of sticky soils and moisture.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: . Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection for fruit flies previously cited. Areas in question have been thoroughly cleaned and no fruit flies evident upon re inspection. Ultra Fast had to cancel requested visit due to snow storm will be back on site by 1/30/26.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
86
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Several small flies at bar. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Deep clean floors behind bar of sticky soils and moisture.
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the reach in units to remove spills/soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Nov 1, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Irving @ the Lenox last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Irving @ the Lenox on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Irving @ the Lenox?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Irving @ the Lenox.

How does The Irving @ the Lenox compare to other restaurants in Boston?

The Irving @ the Lenox most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has The Irving @ the Lenox's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Irving @ the Lenox have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Irving @ the Lenox means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.