The Westland
Last inspected: Jun 20, 2025
33
Score
Public records show four inspections at The Westland stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 20, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 14 violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
“Equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which The Westland's 33 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 20, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Half gallon of whole milk stored in the walkin unit observed date 6/1/25. Whole milk was voluntarily discard by PIC. PIC to train staff on expiration date
590.003/3-101.11-P
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Cut cucumber stored in the refrigerator unit @ 57F. Per PIC cucumber was sliced half hour prior. PIC was advised to cool down the cucumber to 41 below before serving. PIC to train staff on procedures. Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.14-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide active managerial controls and to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar low temp dishwasher observed not dispensing sanitizer. Repair PIC to use ktchen dishwasher until repair is done
590.004/4-204.117-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of foods stored in the walkin and others refrigerator unit observed without date marking. Provide made/ discard before storing
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of large ice refrigerator unit observed heavily soilled by black substances interior door of low temp bar dishwasher observed heavily soiled by black substances. Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Prep sink downstairs observed leaking. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous boxes of food items and dry goods observed stored on the ground downstairs in the storage area. Discontinue/elevate
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous bulk bins storage observed without lables. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
When a haccp plan is required (c)
Inspector notes: Pickled onion observed stored in the walkin unit date 5/22/25. PIC unable to provide a HACCP plan. Provide
590.008/8-201.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Basement and storage area observed heavily clutter and unorganized potential pests/rodent harborage. Clean and organize to remove Secure all CO2 Tanks
590.006/6-501.114-C
Warewashing machine data plate operation specifications (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen low temp dishwasher observed without date plate specification. Provide and maintain visible
590.004/4-204.113-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Bar handsink observed without handwashing sign. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several cutting boards observed heavily scored. Resurface/Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
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Oct 3, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shell stock tags missing the last served/sold datemarkings.Maintain shell tags held 90 days in chronological order with the last served /sold datemarkings
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (pf)
Inspector notes: 2 low temp machines not reading chlorine sanitizer.Repair Maintain chlorine 50PPM or per manufactures instructions (Staff will use 3 bay sink or working machine at the up bar)
590.004/4-501.114-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Secure all CO2 Tanks
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink fixture is loose Repair to secure
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 9.13.24.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker PIC stating appt is on 10.4.24
590.006/6-501.14-C
70
Oct 31, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine not reading chlorine.Repair Maitain chlorine 50PPM or per manufactures instructions Alternate machines available for use
590.004/4-501.114-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Wall outside the employee rest rooms observed damaged.Repair
590.006/6-101.11-C
86
Oct 25, 2022
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed unlabled bottle of chemical on back bar. Person in charge corrected.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels available at coffee station hand sink. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator available for high temperature dish machine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed interior of ice machine with soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing sinks installation (c)
Inspector notes: Motion sensor in mens room is not functioning. Repair.
590.005/5-202.12-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile in basement above walk in cooler needs to be repaired.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Closing toilet room doors (c)
Inspector notes: Provide paper towel holder for mens room.
590.006/6-501.19-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sides of oven are soiled with grease. Back of stove is soiled with grease. Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Westland last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Westland on file is from Jun 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Westland?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Westland.
How does The Westland compare to other restaurants in Boston?
The Westland most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has The Westland's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Westland have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Westland means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Westland inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Westland is inspected around two times per year on average.
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