The Pine Bar

100 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02108
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The Pine Bar has been inspected 11 times since 2022. On Nov 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all CO-2 tanks are properly anchored behind the bar - [ empty or full ] clean to remove any loose trash and debris scattered aroud the floors behind the bar
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside all refrigeration units where needed from visible spills stains and soils - clean the exterior of the ice machine as well as the lid itself [ inside and outside ] from all visible dust and soils
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being stored at least six [6] inches off the floors behind the bar and storage room s if needed to reduce potential contamination
590.003/3-305.11-C
86
Dec 28, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 29, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 13, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No Dish Plate or test strips to test the high temp machine supply
590.004/4-302.14-PF
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Pine Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Pine Bar on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

How does The Pine Bar compare to other restaurants in Boston?

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

Has The Pine Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Pine Bar have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Pine Bar 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 Pine Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Pine Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.