West End Strollers

300 Faneuil Hall Market Pl, Boston, MA 02109

Other

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited West End Strollers 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

“Controlling pests” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which West End Strollers' 82 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted rat droppings behind the ice machine and behind the grease trap under the 3 bay sink.Provide detail pest report and treat the area by the pest technician.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Noted no drain plugs for the 3 bay sink to effectively wash dish ware.Provide

590.005/5-205.15-C

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

Inspector notes: Noted several tiles missing near the ice machine.Repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

Oct 20, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 31, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: 1) 2) droppings found behind coke cooler clean to remove 3) 4) Flies found in back prep area and few out at service counter clean to remove and supply detailed exterminator reports to Health Department

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Doors of cabinets broken and in disrepair repair or replace

590.004/4-202.16-C

Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)

Inspector notes: Floors under counters and equipment with soils and debris and droppings clean to remove

590.006/6-201.12-C

Oct 22, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Back prep counter with soils and rodent droppings clean to remove

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: 1) rat droppings found on back prep counter clean to remove 2) droppings found behind coke cooler clean to remove 3) mouse droppings found in cabinet next to coke cooler clean to remove 4) Flies found in back prep area and few out at service counter clean to remove and supply detailed exterminator reports to Health Department

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Doors of cabinets broken and in disrepair repair or replace

590.004/4-202.16-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Bottoms of cabinets with soils and debris and droppings clean to remove

590.004/4-602.13-C

Frequency-removal (c)

Inspector notes: Trash from previous night sitting in uncovered barrel and other trash bags and empty boxes sitting on floor in back prep area remove trash as needed and all trash at end of night needs to be brought to the dumpster.

590.005/5-502.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)

Inspector notes: Floors under counters and equipment with soils and debris and droppings clean to remove

590.006/6-201.12-C

Apr 12, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 3, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Food soils and debris on exterior of ice machine and baking oven. Clean to remove

590.004/4-601.11-C

Jan 27, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 11, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Shrimp and pasta hot holding at 100.1F. PIC removed and instructed staff to reheat to at least135. Assure accurate temperature before serving. Chicken brocolli and pasta hot holding at 105F. PIC removed and reheated above 135F.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC has no knowledge of employee illness policy and no written procedures. Provide

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC was not able to check temperature of food. Replace or provide accurate testing device.

590.004/4-302.12-PF

Aug 15, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 12, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was West End Strollers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at West End Strollers on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at West End Strollers?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at West End Strollers.

How does West End Strollers compare to other restaurants in Boston?

West End Strollers most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has West End Strollers' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at West End Strollers have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at West End Strollers 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 West End Strollers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, West End Strollers is inspected around three times per year on average.

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