Warehouse Bar & Grille
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
78
Score
Warehouse Bar & Grille has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“System maintained in good repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Warehouse Bar & Grille on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar hand sink observed with bottles inside sink. Warewash hand sink observed with frozen beef being thawed inside. Discontinue. Ensure hand sinks are only for hand washing.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles observed without label. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Damaged light sheild in trash room. Repair.
590.006/6-202.11-C
78
Dec 18, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mise dropping observed in warewashing area under the chemical shelving on the floor near the dishmachine / clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov 12.2.2025 Advanced pest solutions was on site 11.25.25 found few dropping in kitchen> Provide the most updated IPM report *** Daily visit and report from licensed exterminator recommended until issue is resolved
590.006/6-501.111-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe below dishmachine observed leaking. Repair. 12/4/2025 on compliance visit Ecolab technician placed an order for the booster tank to replacing it.
590.005/5-205.15-C
90
Nov 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food disposition (p)
Inspector notes: walk-in and reach in unit observed pickles red onions with a prep date of 11/6/25 . Use the product within 7 days
590.003/3-501.18-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine to remove possible mold-like substance. clean and sanitize can opener blade to remove heavy soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Both handsink at the bar observed without soap. Provide and maintain (Corrected on site)
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Reach in Unit and walk-in unit / Properly date mark all ready to eat foods( rice cucumber) Provide made/discard date to all food prepped before storing in the refrigerator
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: The handsink in the kitchen was blocked with trash can. Remove items and provide access to handsink. (There was a handsink in the coffee station that was accessible and stocked where the employee could wash their hands). (Corrected on site)
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No temperature measuring devices for dishmachine :Provide an irreversible thermometer to high temp dishmachine or 160 thermal strips
590.004/4-204.115-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe below dishmachine observed leaking. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk foods/rice Flour/provide proper scoop with handle for bulk food bin.Portion cup observed in use to dispense foods from bulks. Discontinue and provide scoop with handle to prevent contamination by hands
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: observed soiled wiping cloths on the counter/properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at the required 200ppm
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food stored inside open cans. Discussed with PIC to remove foods from open can and store in food grade containers. ( corrected on site) Multiple containers with cooked bacon uncovered in walk-in unit. Cover to prevent potential contamination. ( corrected on site)
590.003/3-305.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employee without hair restraints / provide proper hair restraints for all food prep workers
590.002/2-402.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mise dropping observed in warewashing area under the chemical shelving on the floor near the dishmachine / clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-C
Storage-other personal care items (c)
Inspector notes: Employee's belongings were observed in the dry storage shelving. Povide proper storage racks for employee's belongings
590.007/7-209.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under/around the dishmachine & machine to remove soils and debris. Clean the floor under the dishmachine to remove stagnant water.
590.006/6-201.11-C
35
Aug 13, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: There is an an unfinished ceiling above the bar. Provide a ceiling that is smooth cleanable and durable.
590.006/6-201.16-C
95
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: The rice on the steam table is 89F. The chef said the rice just came out of the other steam table but that rice was 143F. Provide proper hot holding of 135F or above (the manager discarded the rice)
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food disposition (p)
Inspector notes: There are pickled onions in the walk-in with a prep date of 5/20/25 and salad dressings from May. Use the product within 7 days.
590.003/3-501.18-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No kit available. Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: The manager's certificate has expired. Provide up to date certified food manager and allergen trained manager.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Employees are eating lunch in the kitchen. Provide an area for employees to eat out of the kitchen.
590.002/2-401.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: There is an anunfinished ceiling above the bar. Provide a ceiling that is smooth cleanable and durable.
590.006/6-201.16-C
55
Nov 14, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Faucet handle broken on first hand sink on cookline. There is another fully functioning hand sink on the end of the cookline as well as around the corner in the warewash area / Repair faucet handle.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Aug 25, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings and sauces have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
95
Feb 28, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy dust and debris on exterior of ice chest. Clean to remove. Interior of Ice chest soiled with black mold substance. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
95
Jun 9, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Keep supplies 6 inches off the floor in the kitchen.
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Warehouse Bar & Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Warehouse Bar & Grille on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Warehouse Bar & Grille?
Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Warehouse Bar & Grille.
How does Warehouse Bar & Grille compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Warehouse Bar & Grille most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Warehouse Bar & Grille's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Warehouse Bar & Grille have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Warehouse Bar & Grille 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 Warehouse Bar & Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Warehouse Bar & Grille is inspected around two times per year on average.
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