The Red Fox

326 Commercial St, Boston, MA 02109

American

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for The Red Fox. The most recent visit was on Aug 5, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which The Red Fox's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles observed unlabled. Provide label.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Ice machine observed with pink and black soils inside the interior of the unit. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Back door observed open. Close to prevent potential pests.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only signage at production line hand sink.

590.006/6-301.14-C

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: Cut watermelon observed in vaccum packaging. Discontinue or submit HACCP plan for reduced oxygen packaging.

590.008/8-201.13-C

Jun 28, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Dispensing equipment protection of equipment and food (c)

Inspector notes: Rack containing clean pots and pans is located at the botrtom of the stairway leading down to9 the kitchen - provide a barrier for the entire rear section that is exposed to the steps themselves to reduce potential contamination from soiled footwear from staff / delivery drivers ... - Missing barriers on both sides of the designated handsink by the swinging doors entrance - address as discussed - Exposed wooden 2 x4 's sections in a few areas in the kitchen - Seal as we discussed as the wood is absorbant at this time - discontinue the use of any sponges to clean food contact surfaces - sponges can be used to clean floors walls and ceilings [ all non food surfaces ]

590.004/4-204.13-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Red Fox last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Red Fox on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does The Red Fox compare to other restaurants in Boston?

The Red Fox most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has The Red Fox's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Red Fox have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Red Fox means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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