The Kenmore
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, The Kenmore has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “other liquid wastes and rainwater”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting The Kenmore on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
6
Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Other liquid wastes and rainwater (c)
Inspector notes: Condensate dripping into bucket of standing water in walkin cooler from equipment motor. Make all necessary repairs to drain properly. Roof of walkin cooler is leaking. Slated for repairs. Work order attached.
590.005/5-403.12-C
95
Oct 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machine is not registering presence of chlorine sanitizer when tested. Make all necessary repairs. Alternative means to sanitize equipment at three bay sink with quats sanitizer in place.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of cockroach activity on floors under bar equipment under shelving in storage area off walk in cooler. Mice activity with what appears to be droppings and nesting materials on floor in closet with sliding doors near restrooms. Clean and santize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Ice bin at bar is not plumbed with ice melting into bucket below. Properly plumb into an indirect waste drain.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bar floors with visible filth and debris under and around equipment. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Other liquid wastes and rainwater (c)
Inspector notes: Condensate dripping into bucket of standing water in walkin cooler from equipment motor. Make all necessary repairs to drain properly.
590.005/5-403.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at cookline missing sign. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Insect monitors with numerous deceased cockroaches at bar and on floor near dry storage. Remove. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
590.006/6-501.112-C
61
Jan 31, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Bar floor with worn paint and exposed concrete. Seal .
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Jun 28, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink fixture protruding from wall capped at cookline appears previous unit was removed. Re-intsall.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No consumer advisory on QR lunch and dinner menu for burgers cooked to order. Provide font size 11 or above https://www.thekenmorebar.com/menus/#lunch-dinner
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Inside ice machine with pink colored soils. Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-602.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Walkin cooler floor paneling is loose. Repair.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Waste oil container with soils and food debris. Clean to remove or contact company for replacement container. Apply for site cleanliness license at https://www.boston.gov/departments/inspectional-services/how-apply-site-cleanliness-license
590.005/5-501.116-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Outside rear door with pooling water and greasy soils. Clean to remove and discard of waste water into mop sink.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Other liquid wastes and rainwater (c)
Inspector notes: Condensation line on exterior of walkin cooler is draining into area next to grease waste bin and pooling standing water. Reroute discharged away from the area.
590.005/5-403.12-C
64
Jul 19, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior white panel of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the ceiling vent in the ladies rest room to remove dust buildup.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the barrier at the bar handsink next to the ice bin.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Secure all CO2 tanks Kitchen:Remove the foil from the exterior of the grease trap.
590.006/6-501.114-C
78
Jul 18, 2022
Routine
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 23 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw ground turkey raw beef raw beef veggie burgers hot dogs and ready to eat foods in top draw of refrigerated unit under grill (PIC took corrective during inspection)
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler multitasking while wearing same disposable gloves - Picking object up off the floor touching other touch points and handling food products
590.003/3-304.15-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Food handler did not use soap and lather for 20 second when instructed to wash hand due to contamination
590.002/2-301.12-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Food handler picked something off the floor wearing disposable and resumed duties. PIC took corrective action during inspection
590.002/2-301.14-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Using electric hand dryers in both bathrooms used by employees - no barrier to turn off facuet and open door after effective hand washing (PIC took corrective action during inspection)
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No quat test kit
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No thin probe thermometer
590.004/4-302.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple Priority priority foundation and core violations noted on inspection All employees must be trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code The PIC must oversee day to day operations to ensure that the establishment is operating in a safe and sanitary manner per code
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No full time on site certifed food protection manager. The certified food handler posted does not work at this location full time.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written procedures and kit on the premises PIC was provided with the written procedures and I review what is needed in the kit during inspection
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Menus missing consumer advisory Information provided to PIC during inspection
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils and encrusted food particles on all cooking equipment
590.004/4-602.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitzing solution per code
590.003/3-304.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No splash guard between hand sink and customer ice - Bar area
590.003/3-307.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Tongs stored on side of trash bins (corrected on site by PIC) Ice scoop storaged on top of ice machine
590.003/3-304.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Steps and threshold to walk in enterance in disrepair Condenser for bar draft line draining into small bucket in food storage area Drainage in walk in being drained into bucket Condensation on ceiling and vent cover broken in walk in unit Pipe in back storage area leaking Some ceiling tiles in food prep area are not smooth durable non absorbant and easily cleanable Expanding foam along wall and ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable - Back storage area Rust on shelving in walk in units Rust on exterior of grease trap in ware washing area
590.006/6-501.11-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mops brooms etc stored in prep/ware washing area are not raised 6" above the floor
590.006/6-501.113-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food storage container are not labeled
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on walls ceilings and all attachments - Bar food prep/ware washing storage walk in unit Built up soils on floor under and behind equipment - Bar food prep/ware washing storage areas
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Pots pans etc not inverted in storage Ice bucket not stored invented
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on refrigeration units (bar area) Built up soils on shelving (bar kitchen ware washing storage areas and walk in units)
590.004/4-602.13-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Open foods not stored in food grade covered containers once opened
590.003/3-302.11-C
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (c)
Inspector notes: No drain plugs for each bay
590.004/4-301.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Kenmore last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Kenmore on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Kenmore?
Across the inspection record, “other liquid wastes and rainwater” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Kenmore.
How does The Kenmore compare to other restaurants in Boston?
The Kenmore most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has The Kenmore's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Kenmore have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Kenmore 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 Kenmore inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Kenmore is inspected around two times per year on average.
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