Troquet on South

107 South St, Boston, MA 02111

French

Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Troquet on South stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 14, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

“Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Troquet on South's latest score of 95 sits above the Boston average of 86. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 14, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood system sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Oct 24, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles observed without labels. Provide. This was corrected on site.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood system sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)

Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in basement prep area. Corrected on site.

590.006/6-201.13-C

Outside receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Grease container in trash area observed with soils and build up. Clean to remove.

590.005/5-501.15-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Employees on production line without hair restraint. Corrected on site.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Jan 21, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed with no label. Provide.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in basement prep area. Repair.

590.006/6-201.16-C

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple food items observed in reduced oxygen packaging. Owner states there is an approved plan. Plan could not be provided during time of inspection. To review HACCP plan if approved on return to office.

590.008/8-201.13-C

May 3, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: Shelf grating in walk in cooler is soiled with food debris. French fry cutter observed soiled. Clean to remove all soils.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Pain brush and paint stored on wine shelf with wines in basement. Person in charge removed. Discontinue to prevent potential contamination.

590.003/3-307.11-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Discontinue.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only sign on production line hand sink.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)

Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in basement prep area. Repair.

590.006/6-201.13-C

Outside receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Grease bucket obsevred with grease build up around the outside of container. Clean to remove.

590.005/5-501.15-C

Aug 18, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 31, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 20, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Cleaning scheduled for 10/18

590.006/6-501.14-C

Oct 7, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Conformance with approved procedures (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked obster in reduced oxygen packaging. Removed from packaging. HACCP variance for raw meat only. Discontinue packaging cooked product.

590.008/8-103.12-P

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Cleaning scheduled for 10/18

590.006/6-501.14-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Kitchen staff without hair restraints. Food handlers must wear hair restraints at all times to prevent contamination.

590.002/2-402.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Troquet on South last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Troquet on South on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Troquet on South?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Troquet on South.

How does Troquet on South compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Troquet on South most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Troquet on South's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Troquet on South have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Troquet on South 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 Troquet on South inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Troquet on South is inspected around three times per year on average.

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