Thorntons Fenway Grille

100 Peterborough St, Boston, MA 02215

American

Last inspected: Oct 4, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Thorntons Fenway Grille, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 4, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “system maintained in good repair”, which has been cited two times.

Thorntons Fenway Grille's latest score is in line with the Boston average of 86. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Oct 4, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Codensation pipe from ice machine leaking on floor. Clean dry and repair pipe to avoid attracting pests.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Dead mise in basement in liquor room and under shelf near mop sink. Disard and monitor for activity.

590.006/6-501.112-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Mouse droppings in basement liquor room and under hand sink at server station. Clean and monitor for activity.

590.006/6-501.111-C

Apr 8, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Toilet rooms enclosed (c)

Inspector notes: Employee bathroom door spring is broken. Replace/repair so door is self closing

590.006/6-202.14-C

Oct 23, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

View 4 violations

Preventing contamination from hands (p)

Inspector notes: Observed employee handling RTE foods- Foods were washed and employee washed hands and put on gloves Review

590.003(C)/3-301.11-P

Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)

Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machine is not properly dispensing chlorine sanitizer Discontinue use and service call made at the time of the inspection

590.004/4-204.117-PF

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

Inspector notes: Internal panels of ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean properly

590.004/4-601.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Numerous partially used RTE products in the walk in refrigeration with no labeling/datemarking- Provide

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Mar 1, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)

Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machine in lower level is not properly dispensing chlorine sanitizer- Tested at 0ppm following multiple attemps to prime and run Repair to ensure sanitizer is maintained at 50-100ppm # bay sink to be used for sanitizing of equipment and use disposible tableware until repairs are made

590.004/4-204.117-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Hood filters above grill at cookline with heavy carbon buildup- Clean with proper frequency

590.004/4-602.13-C

Sep 8, 2022

Routine

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No paper towels at handwashing sinks- Corrected

590.006/6-301.12-PF

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

Inspector notes: Numerous containers of RTE foods including partially used products with no labeling- Production/Discard dates

590.003/3-501.17-PF

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

Inspector notes: Internal panel of ice machine with black mold like buildup Soda nozzles at bar with black buildup

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Conditions of use (pf)

Inspector notes: Cans of Raid noted on shelves above stairs Use only chemicals provided by a licensed pest control company

590.007/7-202.12-PF

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Hole in ceiling in lower level at warewashing covered with plastic lid that was put into the hole- Make proper repairs

590.006/6-501.11-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Water buildup on floor from the compressor at the beer cooler - Make repairs

590.005/5-205.15-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thorntons Fenway Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thorntons Fenway Grille on file is from Oct 4, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thorntons Fenway Grille?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Thorntons Fenway Grille.

How does Thorntons Fenway Grille compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Thorntons Fenway Grille most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.

Has Thorntons Fenway Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thorntons Fenway Grille have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Thorntons Fenway Grille 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 Thorntons Fenway Grille inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Thorntons Fenway Grille is inspected around two times per year on average.

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