The Point
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2022, The Point has 15 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 13, 2026. 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 the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
“Ventilation hood systems filters” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention device location (c)
Inspector notes: Vegetable produce and fruits gets washed in a designated 3 bay sink without an air gap. PIC to provide plumbers report on the install of a food prep sink with air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov Plumbers report in process
590.005/5-204.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink observed not enclosed and located in open area of the kitchen. Provide enclosure In process
590.003/3-307.11-C
90
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Vegetable produce and fruits gets washed in a designated 3 bay sink without an air gap. PIC to provide plumbers report on the install of a food prep sink with air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.005/5-402.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on managerial noted on the inspection report
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide chlorine test strip for the bar low temp dishwasher. Provide and maintain accessible Inspector test strip was used
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide irreverssible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher downstairs. Provide keep accessible
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar low temp dishwasher sanitzer bottle observed empty and not dispensing. Corrected on site
590.004/4-204.117-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several RTE and prep foods stored in different cold holding unit observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing. Per staff foods were prepped less than 24 hours
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide procedure and kit for vomit & diarrheal clean up. Provide. Inspector will provide procedure to the operator
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Designated areas-employee accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired March 2nd 2026. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood company
590.006/6-403.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several food storage bulk bins observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cold units observed without a conspicuous thermometer. Provide and maintain visible
590.004/4-204.112-C
Backflow prevention device location (c)
Inspector notes: Vegetable produce and fruits gets washed in a designated 3 bay sink without an air gap. PIC to provide plumbers report on the install of a food prep sink with air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov Plumbers report in process
590.005/5-204.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filter observed soiled and missing attachments. Clean to remove and repair
590.004/4-202.18-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff working with RTE foods without proper hair restraint. Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink observed not enclosed and located in open area of the kitchen. Provide enclosure In process
590.003/3-307.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom handsink observed without signage/ employee must wash hands. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
32
Mar 19, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Vegetable produce and fruits gets washed in a designated 3 bay sink without an air gap. PIC to provide plumbers report on the install of a food prep sink with air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.005/5-402.11-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide procedure and kit for vomit & diarrheal clean up. Provide. Inspector will provide procedure to the operator
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on managerial noted on the inspection report
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several RTE and prep foods stored in different cold holding unit observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing. Per staff foods were prepped less than 24 hours
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar low temp dishwasher sanitzer bottle observed empty and not dispensing. Corrected on site
590.004/4-204.117-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide irreverssible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher downstairs. Provide keep accessible
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide chlorine test strip for the bar low temp dishwasher. Provide and maintain accessible Inspector test strip was used
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink observed not enclosed and located in open area of the kitchen. Provide enclosure
590.003/3-307.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff working with RTE foods without proper hair restraint. Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several food storage bulk bins observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Designated areas-employee accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired March 2nd 2026. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood company
590.006/6-403.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom handsink observed without signage/ employee must wash hands. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filter observed soiled and missing attachments. Clean to remove and repair
590.004/4-202.18-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cold units observed without a conspicuous thermometer. Provide and maintain visible
590.004/4-204.112-C
33
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the [3] three - 50 pound bags of potatoes stored on top of the three bay sink compartments -ensure the sink is easily accessible during hours of operation - since the dish machine is a high temperature unit the water temperature can vary - oif the water temp is too high it will turn to steam and if it is too low it will not sanitize properly when the water hits the plate - Address
590.004/4-502.11-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers either preparing or working somehow with foods has on clean out attire [ clean uniform - aprons - chef coats ] during hours of operation
590.002/2-304.11-C
90
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post managers food safety certificate on site as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
95
Apr 4, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No manager on site - no certifications posted - address immediately
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Menu posted outside the entrance is m issing the " consumer advisory " address
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all floors throughout the kitchen from visible food spills underneath and behind the cooking equipment
590.006/6-101.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post managers food safety certificate on site as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all heavy grease and grime
590.004/4-202.18-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Clean out the designated area and replace the missing barrier
590.005/5-203.13-C
67
Mar 24, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Menu posted outside the entrance is m issing the " consumer advisory " address
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No manager on site - no certifications posted - address immediately
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all heavy grease and grime
590.004/4-202.18-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all floors throughout the kitchen from visible food spills underneath and behind the cooking equipment
590.006/6-101.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Clean out the designated area and replace the missing barrier
590.005/5-203.13-C
70
Oct 21, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean interior of the ice machine especially under the lid from an accumulation of visible soils
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Address
590.005/5-501.17-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Add additional trash receptacles if needed in the back and side alleyway
590.005/5-501.15-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Clean around the grease containers where needed from visible soils and debris scattered around the barrels
590.005/5-501.110-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors underneath all in -line cooking equipment and the walls behind the equipment from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all heacy grease and grime
590.005/5-402.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove heavily soiled vents in the hoos and soak overnight as discussed
590.004/4-202.18-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop shall be stored in a covered container as discussed to reduce potential contamination
590.003/3-304.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post PIC current food safety certificate on site and posted in a conspicuous location
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
61
Feb 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 1) Droppings found at end of 1st floor bar clean to remove 2) Droppings found along wall under prep sink and behind cold units in kitchen clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: 1) Bottle Caps and debris found under 1st floor bar clean to remove 2) Bottle caps and debris found under 2nd floor bar clean to remove
590.006/6-201.12-C
86
Feb 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 1) Droppings found at end of 1st floor bar clean to remove 2) Droppings found along wall under prep sink and behind cold units in kitchen clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: 1) Bottle Caps and debris found under 1st floor bar clean to remove 2) Bottle caps and debris found under 2nd floor bar clean to remove
590.006/6-201.12-C
86
Oct 3, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Asterisks onmenu items that can not be undercooked redue menu to remove asterisks.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
90
Jun 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cold hold of Cut sausage and hard boiled eggs 55f ensure proper cold hold 41f or below. Products moved to walk-in cooler at time of inspection
590.003/3-501.16-P
86
Nov 16, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: half bag of mozzarella sticks and 2 half bags of sweet potato fries @ 70f in cold unit that i not operating ensure proper cold hol dof 41f or below (Unsafe foods voluntarily discarded at time of inspection by chef anf manager)
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: 2 draw cold unit on cooking line not operating repair or replace
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer at low temp bar machine supply Chlorine sanitizer at 50-150ppm of Chlorine. * Utilize kitchen dish machine running at 165f per dish thermometer unitl chlorine is replaced
590.004/4-204.117-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Walls beside cookline hood with grease and carbon build up clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
67
Jun 13, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cold hold of Chili @ 60f esnure proper cold hold of 41f or below. Chili (1/2-1lbs) voluntarily disposed by chef at time of inspection
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No dish plate or test strips to test high temp dish machine supply. No test strips to test Chlorine in low temp machine at bar supply
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: 2 drawer flip top cold unit not maintaining temperatures ensure 41f or below
590.004/4-601.11-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with mold-like substance clean to remove
590.004/4-602.11-C
70
May 19, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Point last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Point on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Point?
Across the inspection record, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Point.
How does The Point compare to other restaurants in Boston?
The Point most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has The Point's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Point have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Point 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 Point inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Point is inspected around four times per year on average.
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