The Lansdowne
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
95
Score
Public records show six inspections at The Lansdowne stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Nonfood contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The Lansdowne's latest score of 95 sits above the Boston average of 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers observed without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.
590.002/2-402.11-C
95
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Kitchen dish machine not rinsing over 140F at plate. Service call placed. Use 3 compartment sink to sanitize all equipment and dishes. Bar1 dish machine ouit of sanitizer. Corrected on site. Monitor chemicals
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cookline refrigerator holding at 60F. All food held overnight discarded. Service unit as needed.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Wash dial on kitchen dish machine not operating. Replace as needed.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: First hand sink in kitchen not attached to the wall. Repair.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris under bar. Clean and dry area to avoid attacting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen dish machine leaks. Service as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
58
Jun 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Caramleized onions in steam table at 106F for less than 1 hour. Reheated to 170F. Ensure hot foods are held at 135F reheated to 165F before hot holding.
590.003/3-403.11-P
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple chemical spray bottles of all purpose cleaner without labels. Label all chemical bottles to prevent contamination.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar hand sinks with soap one sink with towels. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: One soda gun holder not draining. One soda gun without holder dripping on floor. Ensure all soda gun holders are clean and draining and are plumbed to a drain correctly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: PIickled onions dated 5/22. Discarded by PIC. Ensure prepped foods are not held past 7 days.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Ice machine condensation pipe draining onto floor. Plumb pipe to drain so water does not pool on the floor.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hand railing missing from stairs to walk-in refrigerator. Re-install to prevent falls and accidents.
590.006/6-501.11-C
52
Aug 17, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small ants noted on the floor in the area of the grease trap- Provide an updated pest control report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy odors noted in the area of the grease trap- Clean with proper frequency Panel lifted at the area of the grease trap- Provide proper seal
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Excessive amounts of pooled water from the cleaning company below equipment at the bar- Clean area properly
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Mar 13, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer in low temperature dish machine at the bar measured at 200+ppm atthe time of the inspection Discontinue use of bar machine and wash all equipment in the kitchen dish machine until proper repairs are made
590.007/7-204.11-P
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives stored between equipment- Discontinue
590.003/3-304.12-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges in use at the warewashing area- Discontinue
590.004/4-101.16-C
78
Sep 28, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer hooked up or available for use at the 3 bay sink- Provide
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small black flies noted in multiple areas- Provide udated pest control report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy black buildup on walls behind dish machine- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Lansdowne last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Lansdowne on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Lansdowne?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Lansdowne.
How does The Lansdowne compare to other restaurants in Boston?
The Lansdowne most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has The Lansdowne's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Lansdowne have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Lansdowne 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 Lansdowne inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Lansdowne is inspected around two times per year on average.
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