The Newbury- Banquet & Room Service 2nd Floor
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
86
Score
The Newbury- Banquet & Room Service 2nd Floor appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The Newbury- Banquet & Room Service 2nd Floor scores about where you'd expect for a Boston restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Sprinkler break in second floor banquet room. Per PIC heat from burner at a pasta station in the event space set off sprinkler.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Standing water observed in event space. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken out 96F product placed into cooler to cool cooked less than one hour prior.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: Dust buildup on vents and ceiling above warewashing area. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-202.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Walls with peeling paint. Clean and resurface.
590.006/6-101.11-C
78
Aug 15, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Food debris on floor in freezer. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Feb 8, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Record date of last sold on filed shellstock tags. COS.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temperature dish machine reading 134F on final rinse gauge & 154F at plate. Make all necessary repairs. Alternative means to sanitize equipment in three compartment sink.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
82
May 9, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee handling raw vegetables with bare hands- Corrected on site
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed employees seperating clean silverware out of dishwasher racks that contained heavily soiled silverware and place in containers for storage and use. Racks had been run through the dishwasher.Reviewed procedures with the staff for proper rinsing of equipment. Employees shall rewash and sanitize equipment that is not fully cleaned by warewashing
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Washing fruits and vegetables (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employee cutting potatoes that were not previously washed Product was in a shipping box with heavy soils- Wash products prior to slicing
590.003/3-302.15-C
74
Feb 6, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Two hotel pans of sausages at cookline at110F- Voluntarily discarded at the time of the inspection
590.003/3-501.16-P
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee removing toasted bread from a toaster with bare hands- Addressed on site and product voluntarily discarded- Review with all staff
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous handwashing sinks blocked by equipment or carts- Corrected on site
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report Review procedures with staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Tongs stored on handles of cooking equipment- Discontinue
590.003/3-304.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple dip wells with the water not flowing at the time of the inspection- Corrected
590.003/3-304.12-C
55
Nov 1, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: On cooking line in Banquet/Catering Refrigeration units: Raw eggs stored with ready to eat foods Raw chicken stored with fish Raw ground beef store with beef
590.003/3-302.11-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Built up substance on the interior of ice machine Banquet/Catering
590.004/4-602.11-P
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers not labeled - Banquet and Catering areas
590.003/3-302.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Cocking behind 3 bay sink in disrepair High temp dish machine booster motor cracked
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on exterior of ice machine
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Stains on ceiling light shields -- Banquet/catering
590.006/6-201.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No splash guard between hand sink and prep table - Gardemanager No splash guard between hand sink and bottle stored - Newbury Bar Items stored on top of ice machine - Banquet/Catering
590.003/3-307.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Tongs stored in liquid - Banquet/catering Tongs stored on equipment rack - Banquet/catering
590.003/3-304.12-C
55
May 16, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No divider between hand sink and condiment containers - Gardenmanager No dividers between hand sink and prep stations - In Room dinning No divider between and sink and food storage - Bar 2nd floor bar
590.003/3-307.11-C
95
Apr 12, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tuna melt on counter top - 79 F (Employee cafeteria) Food removed from service by PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P1
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 food handlers cracking eggs and not washing hands and changing gloves
590.002/2-301.14-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler rinsing hands not using soap and drying device after cracking raw eggs
590.002/2-301.12-P
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler rinsing hands at prep sink
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No employee hand wash signs in employee bathrooms
590.006/6-301.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints
590.002/2-402.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of ice machine - Banquet prep and In room dining
590.004/4-602.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No divider between hand sink and condiment containers - Gardenmanager No dividers between hand sink and prep stations - In Room dinning No divider between and sink and food storage - Bar 2nd floor bar
590.003/3-307.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Newbury- Banquet & Room Service 2nd Floor last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Newbury- Banquet & Room Service 2nd Floor on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Newbury- Banquet & Room Service 2nd Floor?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Newbury- Banquet & Room Service 2nd Floor.
How does The Newbury- Banquet & Room Service 2nd Floor compare to other restaurants in Boston?
The Newbury- Banquet & Room Service 2nd Floor most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.
Has The Newbury- Banquet & Room Service 2nd Floor's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Newbury- Banquet & Room Service 2nd Floor have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Newbury- Banquet & Room Service 2nd Floor 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 Newbury- Banquet & Room Service 2nd Floor inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Newbury- Banquet & Room Service 2nd Floor is inspected around two times per year on average.
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