W Boston the Library Bar
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
100
Score
W Boston the Library Bar has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 1, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so W Boston the Library Bar is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under bar with soils and debris. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Dec 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soda gun holder with soils. Clean or replace
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Grout missing from tiles under hand sink. Possible pipe leak. Clean dry and repair. Monitor for possible pipe leak.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris under bar and behind equipment. Floor drains with soils. Mold-like substance on tape holding drink recipes. Spills under back splash at drinks station. Clean to avoid attracting pests
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
May 30, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink stocked with kitchen towels. Use disposable papaer towels to prevent contamination.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soda gun holders not plumbed to floor drains. Plumb as needed to prevent soda from dripping on utensils or equipment.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris on floor under bar and behind dish machine. Soils in floor drain. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Beverage bottles stored on floor under bar. Store consumables off the floor and not under plumbing.
590.003/3-305.11-C
74
Sep 18, 2023
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soda nozzles at the bar with heavy buildup- Clean with proper frequency Corrected on site
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no sanitizer in the low temperature dishwasher- Corrected and tested at 100ppm
590.004/4-303.11-PF
82
Apr 18, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Drain and under equiptment has soils. Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop inside ice bin with handle touching ice. Person in charge removed.
590.003/3-304.12-C
90
Feb 23, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 12, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous small black flies noted at bar- Provide an updated pest control report and clean areas noted on inspection report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple areas throughout bar with buildup soils and debris: Floors under all equipment including floor drains Wall and area under counter where lighting is affixed On all soda lines below counter Clean all areas with proper frequency and reduce the presence of small black flies
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Oct 4, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Nozzles of soda guns with black buildup- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous small black flies noted at bar- Provide an updated pest control report and clean areas noted on inspection report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Flooring below bar at drain with heavily damaged grout and tiles- Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple areas throughout bar with buildup soils and debris: Floors under all equipment including floor drains Wall and area under counter where lighting is affixed On all soda lines below counter Clean all areas with proper frequency and reduce the presence of small black flies
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Sep 26, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Nozzles of soda guns with black buildup- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous small black flies noted at bar- Provide an updated pest control report and clean areas noted on inspection report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple areas throughout bar with buildup soils and debris: Floors under all equipment including floor drains Wall and area under counter where lighting is affixed On all soda lines below counter Clean all areas with proper frequency and reduce the presence of small black flies
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Flooring below bar at drain with heavily damaged grout and tiles- Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was W Boston the Library Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at W Boston the Library Bar on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at W Boston the Library Bar?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at W Boston the Library Bar.
How does W Boston the Library Bar compare to other restaurants in Boston?
W Boston the Library Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has W Boston the Library Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at W Boston the Library Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at W Boston the Library Bar 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 Library Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, W Boston the Library Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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