Versus

42 Province St, Boston, MA 02108

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records show four inspections at Versus stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 29, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to nine violations.

Looking across the full record, “maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Versus' 52 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC to train staff on violations noted in the inspection report.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Kitchen main handwashing sinks observed blocked by mop bucket/ rug. Discontinue maintain accessible at all time for handwashing only

590.005/5-205.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Interior of kitchen dishwasher observed soiled by black substances and soils accumulutation kitchen diswasher loading trays observed heavily soiled. Clean and sanitize to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)

Inspector notes: Kitchen low temp dishwasher observed not dispensing sanitizer 00ppm. Repair to dispense automatically

590.004/4-204.117-PF

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles and condiment at the cook station observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers. (COS)

590.003/3-302.12-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Bar main handwashing sink observed without signage. Provide

590.006/6-301.14-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration unit observed without a conspicious themometer.:Provide and keep visible

590.004/4-204.112-C

Storing maintenance tools (c)

Inspector notes: Mop bucket and soiled mop observed stored in kitchen area.Discontinue

590.006/6-501.113-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood vent and attachments observed visible soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires11.19.25

590.004/4-202.18-C

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Items in the walk in unit observed stored on the floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage

590.003/3-305.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Secure all CO2 tanks

590.006/6-501.114-C

Dec 13, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 16, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide chlorine test kit. (tests done using the inspectors test kit)

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Provide & attach a drip hose to the soda gun holder far end of the bar

590.004/4-501.11-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Repair the hole in the dishroom floor.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Secure all CO2 tanks in the basement storage

590.006/6-501.114-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Versus last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Versus on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Versus?

Across the inspection record, “maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Versus.

How does Versus compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Versus most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Versus' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Versus have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Versus 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 Versus inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Versus is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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