W Boston the Gallery Restaurant

100 Stuart St, Boston, MA 02116

American

Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

W Boston the Gallery Restaurant has been inspected seven times since 2022. On Dec 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Nonfood contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting W Boston the Gallery Restaurant on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 1, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 11, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

(b) cooling methods (c)

Inspector notes: Cooked sausage in deep pan at 75F. Cooked in past hour. Spread out cooked foods to cool rapidly.

590.003/3-501.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Soils and debris under bar. Clean and dry area to avoid attracting pests.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Dec 2, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw eggs stored over ready to eat foods. Corrected on site. Store raw animal products below ready to eat foods.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Soils and debris under bar. Soda gun drains with soils. Florr drains with soils. Clean and maintain to avoid attracting pests.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Kitchen staff food handlers observed without hari restraints. Provide hats or hairnets.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard lining shelf in dry storage. Discard cardboard. Use materials that are durable cleanable and non-absorbent

590.004/4-101.19-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Bar dish machine leaks water during cycle. Service as needed.

590.005/5-205.15-C

May 30, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Preventing contamination from hands (p)

Inspector notes: Staff observed carrying toast bare handed. Discarded. Provide tongs or gloves at toaster to prevent bare hand contact with food. Review with staff.

590.003(C)/3-301.11-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Flies at bar. Clean under bar and adjust drain tube for dish machine to prevent water from pooling on floor. Consult pest control as needed.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple containers of prepped food held past 7 days. Discarded by PIC- sauces cooked potatoes ranch dressing. Retrain staff to discard prepped foods after 7 days.

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)

Inspector notes: Bar dish machine out of detergent. Corrected on site. Review with staff to monitor chemicals.

590.004/4-204.117-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Soils and debris on floor under chemical shelf in produce refrigerator liquor room floor and under bar area. Drain at bar with soils. Clean to avoid attracting pests.

590.004/4-602.13-C

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

Inspector notes: Back corner of bar appears unfiinished with pieces of wood or molding that are water damaged. Discard or replace water damaged wood. Finish area as needed to avoid attracting or harboring pests

590.006/6-501.11-C

Sep 18, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Numerous smal black flies noted in the bar area- Provide a detailedupdated pest control report from a licensed pest control company

590.006/6-501.111-PF

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

Inspector notes: Pizza paddles stored on wall with heavy encrusted soils- Can opener blade with encrusted buildup Corrected on site

590.004/4-601.11-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Small leak from a pipe attached to the dishwasher- Repair

590.005/5-205.15-C

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Handles of handwashing sinks and area around the handles with heavy buildup paper towel and soap dispensers with buildup Clean with proper frequency

590.006/6-501.18-C

Feb 23, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 26, 2022

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (p)

Inspector notes: Internal panel of ice machine repaired with screws that are rusted and dripping down into the ice- Make proper repairs

590.004/4-101.11-P

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Low temperature dishwasher at Gallery bar with a oppm chlorine reading- In use at the time of the inspection Discontinue use ofmachine until proper repairs are made- Wash equipment in main kitchen dishwasher

590.004/4-501.114-P

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Interiors of refrieration with dried on food soils and spills Shelving for clean equipment with soils Ceiling at vents with heavy dust buildup- Clean all areas with proper frequency

590.004/4-602.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was W Boston the Gallery Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at W Boston the Gallery Restaurant on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at W Boston the Gallery Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at W Boston the Gallery Restaurant.

How does W Boston the Gallery Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boston?

W Boston the Gallery Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has W Boston the Gallery Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at W Boston the Gallery Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at W Boston the Gallery Restaurant 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 W Boston the Gallery Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, W Boston the Gallery Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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