The Quin
Last inspected: May 13, 2025
70
Score
The Quin has been inspected seven times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 13, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.
Looking across the full record, “miscellaneous sources of contamination” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so The Quin trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 13, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Several small flies on ceiling in kitchen. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)
Inspector notes: Burgers found par cooked in reach in cooler. Provide procedures. Emailed handout.
590.003/3-401.14-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temperature dish machine 141F when tested with irreversible thermometer. Repair. Alternative means to sanitize equipment on site at three bay sink with Lactic acid sanitizer tested within range.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Dust and soils on ceiling and HVAC vent above dish room. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment making with own ice cream in house without dessert manufacturing permit. Apply for manufacturing permit and provide lab test for ice creams.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Unlabled chemical at first floor bar. Provide label.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Homemade burger sauce date marked 7.30. Discared on site. Ensure date marked foods are not kept longer than 7 days.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Chipped tiles at entry way to main kitchen. Repair.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile over vent in 1st floor kitchen warewash area. Replace.
590.006/6-201.16-C
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Nov 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink sanitizing bay 0PPM of Smart Power Dish washing company called
590.004/4-501.114-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test kit for low temp dish machine
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Menu in Pub missing asterisk on foods cooked to order
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Rust on hood above low temp dish machine
590.006/6-501.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling and wall/window sill covered in dust in ware washing in Production kitchen
590.006/6-201.17-C
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Table ware not protected in The Q
590.004/4-903.12-C
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Jun 8, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw eggs stored next to ready to eat food on sandwich unit Corrected on site by PIC
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Feta 53 F Cheese 55 F Ham 52 F Removed from service
590.003/3-501.16-P
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No splash guards at hand sink between clean glass ware/liquor bottles and dump sink - Cafe Q Bar No splash guard between dump sink and liquor bottles - Scotties No paper towel dispensers at hand sinks in main kitchen/Cafe Q Bar Scotties and Main prep second floor
590.003/3-307.11-C
70
Oct 3, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: 2nd floor Insufficent amount of drain boards to accommodate all air drying needs
590.004/4-301.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Glass ware at The Q bar stored next to hand sink - No barrier Food on cooking line stored next to hand sink - No barrier
590.003/3-307.11-C
90
Jun 3, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand washing in the Q Kitchen/bar and ware washing areas I discuss this with PIC and Chef's at time of inspection
590.002/2-301.14-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink on cooking line being used to store in use utensils- Running water over container of in use utensils - The Q Kitchen Hank sink being used to dump beverages and rinse shaker containers - The Q Bar
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing the disclosure on menu for raw and/or under cooked food items
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Observed clean and sanitize equipment being towel dryed and stacked wet in ware washing area - 2nd floor
590.004/4-901.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Glass ware at The Q bar stored next to hand sink - No barrier Food on cooking line stored next to hand sink - No barrier
590.003/3-307.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile above dishwashing in the Q ware washing area
590.006/6-501.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Straws at bars are not protected from contamination
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Observed clean and sanitize equipment being towel dryed and stacked wet in ware washing area - 2nd floor Insufficent amount of drain boards to accommodate all air drying needs
590.004/4-301.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Quin last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Quin on file is from May 13, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Quin?
Across the inspection record, “miscellaneous sources of contamination” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Quin.
How does The Quin compare to other restaurants in Boston?
The Quin most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has The Quin's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Quin have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Quin means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Quin inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Quin is inspected around two times per year on average.
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