The White Bull

1 Union St, Boston, MA 02108

Italian

Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The White Bull appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The White Bull was last inspected on Nov 6, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; The White Bull is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 6, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 4, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Reoair the ceiling in the kitchen with visible cracks and water damage

590.006/6-201.16-C

Light bulbs protective shielding (c)

Inspector notes: Address the light issue above the deli / sandwich case

590.006/6-202.11-C

Mar 28, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Assignment (pf)

Inspector notes: When inquiring about a manager n o one took charge - no food safety / allergen awareness certificates on site either - Address - scheduled a re-inspection for Thursday March 27th 2025

590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Reoair the ceiling in the kitchen with visible cracks and water damage

590.006/6-201.16-C

Light bulbs protective shielding (c)

Inspector notes: Address the light issue above the deli / sandwich case

590.006/6-202.11-C

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Assignment (pf)

590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF

Apr 8, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Replace compromised chlorine test strips

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: The consumer advisory is written too vaguely - make the necessary corrections we discussed - [ seafood - shellfish - eggs- beef - game animals and the other items discussed ] also need to enhance the font size on the consumer advisory

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Equipment compartments drainage (c)

Inspector notes: Clearly identify each basin of the three bay sink in the proper flow we discussed during inspection

590.004/4-204.120-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No current allergen awareness nor food safety certificates on site - address

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Storage of soiled linens (c)

Inspector notes: Keep soiled aprons / uniforms in a segragated container with a lid of sort -keep soiled linen bag elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage - ensure these soiled linens are segragated enough so that the clean linen will not get compromised - address

590.004/4-803.11-C

Equipment openings closures and deflectors (c)

Inspector notes: Hand sink in the basement / prep area in the back is missing a barrier on the right side that happens to be directly beside a prep table without any protection from soiled hands - address

590.004/4-204.12-C

Oct 3, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 15, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 17, 2022

Routine

2 major violations.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Droppings found at bus buckets station leading to kitchen clean to remove

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Products in cold unit without date marking supply

590.003/3-501.17-PF

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The White Bull last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The White Bull on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The White Bull?

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

How does The White Bull compare to other restaurants in Boston?

The White Bull most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has The White Bull's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The White Bull 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 White Bull inspected?

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

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