Willow & Ivy

61 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02199

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Willow & Ivy three times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 30, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting Willow & Ivy on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 10, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove all remaining constuction equipment & debris Clean location to remove dust

590.006/6-501.114-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Provide labels on all the bulk storage containers.

590.003/3-302.12-C

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

Inspector notes: The fixture at the 2 bay prep sink is loose.Repair to secure

590.006/6-501.11-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floor under/around the dish machine to remove debris & excess water. Maintain floor clean & dry

590.006/6-501.13-C

Nov 1, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Backflow prevention (p)

Inspector notes: Provide air gaps at 2 prep sinks

590.005/5-402.11-P

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Menu is missing the consumer advisory disclosure.Provide the proper disclosure reading "these items are served raw undercooked or cooked to order" (*) asterisk all necessary items

590.003/3-603.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: The name of the location is "City Table" I discussed with the PIC to provide an updated application for the DBA Change from "Juniper & Ivy" A fillable application will be Emailed to the PIC when filled out return to ISDHealth@Boston.gov PIC also explaining that the location will be closing in December for renovations when completed the location will re-open under the new DBA of "Juniper & Ivy" It was also discussed with the PIC to call the ISD Health office to schedule a plan review.(617-635-5326)

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide a chlorine test kit. (test done using the inspectors test kit)

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the grounds at the outdoor trash location to remove debris & soils. Clean the exterior of the outdoor grease container.

590.005/5-501.115-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Willow & Ivy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Willow & Ivy on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Willow & Ivy compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Willow & Ivy most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Willow & Ivy's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Willow & Ivy have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Willow & Ivy means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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