Wahlburgers
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
47
Score
Across the available record, Wahlburgers has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Wahlburgers was last inspected on Apr 23, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
“Nonfood contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Wahlburgers on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed Bulleye-BBQ Sauce and Sweet chilli being stored on the shelf after both have been open. Ensure staff is trained on proper cold holding. PIC removed and discarded both bottles.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit for the low temp dishmachine behind the bar. Provide test strips at bar.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp dishmachine- Wash 149/ Rinse 122- 160 themal strips were used to test temperature. PIC called Ecolab at the time of the inspection to schedule a service today. Discontinue using high temp dishmachine and use 3 bay sink until the high temp dishmachine as been repaired.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine. Clean and sanitizer to remove mold like substance. Observed soiled hand sink near the grill. Clean and sanitizer hand sink to remove soil. Observed soiled dishes and pans inside the wash and rinse 3 bay sink. Sanitize 3 bay sink interior and exterior and ensure staff is trained on where to place soiled pots pans and dishes.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at both hand sink behind the bar. Provide soap at both sinks.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed ice cream scoops being stored in water. Provide proper storage for ice cream scoops. Staff member stated and was observed the holder for the ice cream scoops that usually provides running water needs to be repaired. Repair and discontinue storing ice cream scoops in stagnant water.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a dripping faucet at the dump sink next to the shake station. Repair faucet. Observed small refrigeration unit under the shake station not working. Repair or remove.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled walls behind 3 bay sink and prep sink. Clean walls to remove soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Oct 8, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Address all open sanitary conditions on pest report dated 9/25/25 MD Weaver and provide a clean pest report upon re inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Buildup of grease and food debris under and behind cookline equipment. Behind bar as notice on pest report. Clean floors under around & behind equipment of all visible soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rear door to outside area off trash room with daylight visible around seams and sweep of door. Seal with pest proof materials. Maintain doors and windows closed in dining areas.
590.006/6-202.15-C
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Oct 1, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be mice droppings behind cookline under electrical panel near rear door. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rear door to outside area off trash room with daylight visible around seams and sweep of door. Seal with pest proof materials. Maintain doors and windows closed in dining areas.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Address all open sanitary conditions on pest report dated 9/25/25 MD Weaver and provide a clean pest report upon re inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Food employee observed eating in food preparation areas. Corrected on site.
590.002/2-401.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing hair restraints. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Buildup of grease and food debris under and behind cookline equipment. Behind bar as notice on pest report. Clean floors under around & behind equipment of all visible soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Sep 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be mice droppings behind cookline under electrical panel near rear door. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing hair restraints. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rear door to outside area off trash room with daylight visible around seams and sweep of door. Seal with pest proof materials. Maintain doors and windows closed in dining areas.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Buildup of grease and food debris under and behind cookline equipment. Clean floors under around & behind equipment of all visible soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Food employee observed eating in food preparation areas. Corrected on site.
590.002/2-401.11-C
74
May 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Rodent bait stations (p)
Inspector notes: Rodenticide exposed strewn on floor behind water heater and under electrical panel. Store contained as required.
590.007/7-206.12-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be mice droppings behind column facing windows in dining room. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at rear cookline handsink. Corrected on site. Handwashing practices satisfactory.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy grease and soils under cookline equipment. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Dec 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator for dishwasher. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
86
Jun 13, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mice droppings around water heater. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at bar handsink. Corrected on site. Handwashing satisfactory.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Gaps around seams at receiving door. Seal with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No inside thermometer in drawer unit. Corrected on site.
590.004/4-204.112-C
74
Jun 13, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed hand soap dispenser not operating for proper handwashing at handsink. Repair and ensure properly operating.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed paper towel dispenser empty. Discussed wit PIC to maintain and ensure paper towels are available at all handsinks for proper drying of hands. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed bulk container lid stored in handsink. Discussed with PIC to ensure handsinks are clear and accessible for handwashing only. Corrected on site
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed dusty filters on ice machine and soils on internal panel. Clean all to remove soils / dust Observed soiled exterior of bulk containers. Clean to remove all soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored on counter tops. Remove and maintain wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food dispensing is with a handled utensils and not bowls.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bulk containers without labels. Provide label of common food stored inside of containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
58
Oct 7, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee handle raw hamburger patty with a gloved hand and then use the same gloved hand to placed cheese on a cheeseburger on the grill- Reviewed immediately and corrected
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior panel of ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temperature machine at the bar is not properly dispensing chlorine sanitizer- Tested at 0ppm/ Machine run multiple times Discontinue use of machine and repair to ensure sanitizer is maintained at 50-100ppm Additional high temperature machine available in the kitchen at 157F/182F
590.004/4-204.117-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report Review with staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice cream freezer at front service line with heavy buildup frm products- Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed products thawing in stagnant water at the prep sink Reviewed with staff
590.003/3-501.13-C
58
Jul 19, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior white panel of the ice machine soiled.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the glass chiller to remove broken glass.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Front ice cream freezer observed leaking water.Repair Clean floor to remove excess water build up.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair damaged component inside the ice machine that hanging down.
590.006/6-501.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wahlburgers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wahlburgers on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wahlburgers?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Wahlburgers.
How does Wahlburgers compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Wahlburgers most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Wahlburgers' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Wahlburgers have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Wahlburgers 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 Wahlburgers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wahlburgers is inspected around three times per year on average.
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