Ward 8

90 N Washington St, Boston, MA 02114

American

Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Ward 8 has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 15, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “controlling pests”, which has been cited two times.

Ward 8's latest score of 67 falls below the Boston average of 86. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 15, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in the rear / joint parking lot behind the restaurant = Provide current Pest control reports as discussed

590.006/6-501.111-PF

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

Inspector notes: PIC is not overseeing the exterior / trash area of the resraurant - several grease barrels [ 4 ] on site covered in grease with loose trash and debris all around the barrels - address

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Storage areas rooms and receptacles capacity and availability (c)

Inspector notes: Ask your grease removalcompany to pick up some of the filled containers and replace the existing ones with new containers - too much grease and grime to properly keep clean at this time - also recommending to provide anclosures so each barrel has another barrier of protection

590.005/5-501.16-C

Outside receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Grease barrels need to be addressed on the side of the property [ 4 ] barrels unattended with visible grease and loose debris scattered around the units - address

590.005/5-501.15-C

Cleaning receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of the trash receptacles both inside and outside [ dumpster ] especially after use to reduce potential rodent activity

590.005/5-501.116-C

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Replace the compromised door sweep on the bottom of the rear entrance delivery door

590.006/6-201.17-C

Oct 15, 2024

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Equipment clothes washers dryers and storage cabinets contamination prevention location (c)

Inspector notes: Relocate the ice scoop being stored alongside the ice machine in the basement as the ceilingabove is not properly finished - the attachment storing the ice scoop is just wiring exposing the scoop itself - store in a enclosed container as discussed until the ceiling is repaired properly

590.004/4-401.11-C1

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Dry goods rack in the basement is located beside the exposed slop sink without any barriers - provide a barrier alongside the right hand side of the dry goods / paper storage rack to reduce potential contamination [ splashes and spills coming from the soiled mop head when rinsing ]

590.003/3-307.11-C

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Clean around the dumpster area from visible lose trash and debris

590.005/5-501.115-C

Equipment clothes washers dryers and storage cabinets contamination prevention location (c)

Inspector notes: Remove all objects being stored directly on top of the ice machine to reduce potential contamination

590.004/4-401.11-C1

Outside receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the dumster where needed from visible food soils - dumpster looks smaller than normal for the size of your restarant [ it was not overloaded at this time ] the dumpster appears worn - recommending to upgrade and replace with a possible larger one

590.005/5-501.15-C

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

Inspector notes: Visible gap on the bottom of the rear exit door leading to the trash / dumpster location - replace to reduce potential rodent activity

590.006/6-201.13-C

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Several areas of the ceiling in the basement prep / storage area are missing and need to be addressed [ area above the ice machine - area above the door to the walk-in and the area above dry foods paper supplies storage shelving unit need some form of barrier as their are soiled areas and plumbing pipes running directly above these locations [ surface shall be - clean - smooth - durable and non absorbant -- address ]

590.006/6-201.17-C

Aug 30, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Burrow holes in back patio area clean and seal to remove

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Oct 24, 2022

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No device or test strip to measure interior temperature of high temp dish machine supply

590.004/4-204.115-PF

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ward 8 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ward 8 on file is from Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ward 8?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ward 8.

How does Ward 8 compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Ward 8 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Ward 8's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ward 8 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ward 8 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Ward 8 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ward 8 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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