The Smoke Shop

35 Lewis St, East Boston, MA 02128
American
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Smoke Shop five times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 10, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “wall and ceiling coverings and coatings” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among East Boston restaurants, the typical score is 91; The Smoke Shop is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Wall at the side of cooking line oven damaged with loose tiles. Repair and clean properly.
590.006/6-201.16-C
95
Mar 28, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Wall at the side of cooking line oven damaged with loose tiles. Repair and clean properly.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Mar 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine at bar does not register any sanitizer solution. Repair to mantain 50-100 ppm chlorine.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Wall at the side of cooking line oven damaged with loose tiles. Repair and clean properly.
590.006/6-201.16-C
78
May 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No max temperature irreversible thermometer or thermal strips available on site. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Large soiled containers stored on the floor. Store properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several bulk food units without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Top shelf at warewashing area soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Jun 26, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Smoke Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Smoke Shop on file is from Apr 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Smoke Shop?

Across the inspection record, “wall and ceiling coverings and coatings” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Smoke Shop.

How does The Smoke Shop compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

The Smoke Shop most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the East Boston average of 91.

Has The Smoke Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Smoke Shop have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Smoke Shop 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 Smoke Shop inspected?

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