Trade

520 Atlantic Av, Boston, MA 02210

American

Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025

Score

High Risk

Trade appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 12, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability”, which has been cited three times.

Trade's latest score of 47 falls below the Boston average of 86. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 12, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Manual warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (p)

Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine at bar read zero for PPM of the chlorine sanitizer. Provide a sanitizer reading of 50-200 PM for the chemical sanitizer used.

590.004/4-501.111-P

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked chicken raw salmon fillets cherry tomatoes dressing with elevated temperatures between 48-54F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Foods were removed at the time of the inspection

590.003/3-501.16-P

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Bar no test kits on site for low temp dishmachine / Provide Chlorine test trip

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)

Inspector notes: Raw oysters and mussels in the walkin cooler number 2 without proper pruduct identification. Provide

590.003/3-203.12-PF

Drying mops (c)

Inspector notes: Mop not in use is being stored inside mop bucket in front of mop sink.Hang mops to dry

590.006/6-501.16-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity ( mouse droppings) was noted in multiple areas of the facitity storage room downstairs kitchen under the dishwasher and under the shelving. clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov.

590.006/6-501.111-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Bar floor under equipments observed heavily soiled Kitchen clean the floor to remove soils and debris. Clean to remove

590.006/6-201.11-C

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: Restroom/ provide covered waste receptacle

590.005/5-501.17-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Multiples white cutting boards observed heavily scored in the kitchen area. Resurface/ Replace

590.004/4-501.12-C

Nov 22, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked chicken and raw salmon fillets with elevated temperatures between 48-54F. Address and ensure all TCS foods re being maintained at below 41F. Foods were removed at the time of the inspection.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted behind the bar area. Address. Pest control reports were up to date at the time visit.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

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

Inspector notes: Single use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and provide handled scoops. Containers were removed at the time of the inspection.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Food storage prohibited areas (c)

Inspector notes: Bags of tea observed being stored under a drainage pipe in the main kitchen area. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected manner.

590.003/3-305.12-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Light out above stove top. Replace. Draw to the under the counter cooler does not shut properly allowing cold air to escape. Address and make any necessary repairs. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Jan 3, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 22, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 3, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use

590.003/3-304.14-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: clean floor of the trash room in the basement.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Apr 26, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: In the basement clean the bottom shelf to the one door reach in.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: remove ice buildup from the small white chest freezer in the basement.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: In the prep kitchen clean the hood filter to the hood above the cooking equipment. Remove buildup of soils.

590.006/6-201.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Trade last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Trade on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Trade?

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Trade.

How does Trade compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Trade most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Trade's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Trade have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Trade 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 Trade inspected?

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

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