Woody's Grill & Tap
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
58
Score
Woody's Grill & Tap appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 2, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around nine violations, down from roughly 13 violations earlier in the record.
“Equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Woody's Grill & Tap trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the ice machine to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live roach activity observed in the basement mouse activity (droppings) observed on the floor behind the basement ice machine..Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/replace all soiled glue traps.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor to remove evidence of mouse activity(droppings)
590.006/6-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the lower shelf of the service table to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: The white hood sticker at the wood fired pizza oven expired on 9.25.25.Provide a proper cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the hood filter above the char broiler to remove soils.
590.004/4-202.18-C
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Apr 15, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Items in the refrigeration units missing datemarkings.Properly datemark all prepped items that are held 41F or below for over 24 hours
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of mouse activity(droppings) & insects(dead roach).Provide a detailed pest report upon re-inspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Overhead Pipe near the CO2 tanks observed leaking.Repair Dispose of stagnate water in the catch bucket
590.005/5-205.15-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters above the charbroiler observed heavily soiled.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Secure all CO2 tanks
590.006/6-501.114-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Stored items missing wraps /covers.Provide covers/wraps on all stored items min the refrigeration/freezer units. Datemark all items
590.003/3-305.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Holes in the floor next to the basement ice machine. Hole in window sill front seating. Hole in wall next to pizza oven wood storage. Repair /seal all holes to prevent possible pest access
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of mouse activity under the cushions of the bench seating.Clean to remove all evidence discuss with pest control to address also address possible pest access in the drop ceiling. PIC cleaning during inspection. Clean under/around the mixing bowl rear prep tables to remove soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors throughout to remove evidence of mouse droppings dead insect & soils.
590.006/6-501.13-C
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Sep 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine 200 PPM Chlorine - Dish company called during inspection and company stated they will expedite service call All ware washing will be performed in 3 bay sink per PIC
590.007/7-204.11-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory on menus missing disclosure
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events (informaton provided via email) Kit missing items
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused and unnecessary artiles from basement
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in disrepair - Loose fitting stained in Kitchen/back prep/pizza prep and ware washing Steps to basement in disrepair Floor not smooth durable easily cleanable in basement/walk in units Remove wet wood pallets and provide adequate shelving 6" above the floor (Basement and walk in unit) Doors and walls to walk in units in disrepair (interior and exterior)
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and stains on ceilings and attachments - Kitchen/back prep/pizza prep and ware washing Water on floor throughout basement
590.006/6-201.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: No lighting in mop closet/hallway and bathroom
590.006/6-303.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Lids on grease bins no secure
590.005/5-501.15-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Ground area littered in rear grease bin and trash storage
590.005/5-501.115-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No overhead protection and there is a pipe above ice machine - Basement
590.003/3-307.11-C
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Sep 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine 0 PPM - Dish company called during inspection and company stated they will expedite service call All ware washing will be performed in 3 bay sink per PIC
590.004/4-501.114-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events (informaton provided via email) Kit missing items
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory on menus missing disclosure
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No thin probe food thermometer
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Ground area littered in rear grease bin and trash storage
590.005/5-501.115-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Provide covers for all trash receptacles
590.005/5-501.113-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Hanging and broken light shields - Back prep and ware washing areas
590.006/6-202.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in disrepair - Loose fitting stained in Kitchen/back prep/pizza prep and ware washing Steps to basement in disrepair Floor not smooth durable easily cleanable in basement/walk in units Remove wet wood pallets and provide adequate shelving 6" above the floor (Basement and walk in unit) Doors and walls to walk in units in disrepair (interior and exterior) Rust on multiple bottom shelving of food prep tables - Kitchen/prep/pizza prep area Resurface table top surface next to refrigeration on pizza prep Hood sticker expired on 09-02-2024 - Appointment scheduled
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused and unnecessary artiles from basement
590.006/6-501.114-C
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: No vent in ladies bathroom
590.006/6-304.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light fixture on hood not working Light fixture on cooking line not working Dim lighting in food prep and ware washing areas
590.006/6-303.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Soils on walls and attachments - Kitchen/back prep/pizza prep and ware washing Soils and stains on ceilings and attachments - Kitchen/back prep/pizza prep and ware washing Soils on floor under and behind equipment - Kitchen/back prep/pizza prep/ware washing/basement storage Water on floor throughout basement Heavy soils and grease on hood above cooking line - Kitchen/prep
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Pots pans bowls plates etc not inverted - Kitchen/prep/ware washing storage area
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No splash guard between hand sink and prep sink - Kitchen/prep ware No overhead protection and there is a pipe above ice machine - Basement
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exterior of refrigeration units - Gaskets fan covers door handles in Kitchen/prep/pizza prep area Clean all shelving throughout esp. bottle shelving a prep tables Clean all cooking equipment free of food paticles on cooking line/pizza line
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Lids on grease bins no secure Boxes on top of trash bin
590.005/5-501.15-C
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Nov 28, 2023
Routine
6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide Quats test kit on site (test done using the inspectors test kit)
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Paper towels missing from the rear handwash station.Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide Quats test kit on site (test done using the inspectors test kit)
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Paper towels missing from the rear handwash station.Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior white panel of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior white panel of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light out above the 3 bay sink.Replace bulb
590.006/6-303.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor around the pizza oven to remove soils. Clean the floor under the kitchen dish machine to remove soils/debris Clean the floor under/around the cook line char broiler & fryers to remove grease buildup.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker(yellow) expired on 10.18.23 (white) Pizza oven-expired on 10.26.23. Provide proper hood cleaning from a licensed company..Post new stickers PIC to call for appt and forward appt confirmation to the Health Department
590.006/6-501.14-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exterior of the microwave oven to remove soils. Clean the lower shelving of the rear prep tables to remove soils & debris Clean the exterior of the mixing bowl to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the missing ceiling tile above the 3 bay sink.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker(yellow) expired on 10.18.23 (white) Pizza oven-expired on 10.26.23. Provide proper hood cleaning from a licensed company..Post new stickers PIC to call for appt and forward appt confirmation to the Health Department
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor around the pizza oven to remove soils. Clean the floor under the kitchen dish machine to remove soils/debris Clean the floor under/around the cook line char broiler & fryers to remove grease buildup.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light out above the 3 bay sink.Replace bulb
590.006/6-303.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the missing ceiling tile above the 3 bay sink.
590.006/6-101.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exterior of the microwave oven to remove soils. Clean the lower shelving of the rear prep tables to remove soils & debris Clean the exterior of the mixing bowl to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
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Oct 28, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine not reading chlorine.Repair Maintain chlorine 50PPM or per manufactures instructions. PIC to use 3 bay sink until repairs are completed.
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior white panel of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC Could not produce the procedures or a kit for vomit clean up.Provide proper vomit /diarrhea clean up kit. Procedures to be Emailed to the PIC
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exterior of the mixing bowl & adjacent lower prep table shelving to remove evidence of mouse droppings. PIC to address with pest control company. Clean the interior of the prep room light shield to remove soils/debris
590.004/4-601.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Secure all CO2 tanks
590.006/6-501.114-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No posted certified food managers certificate on site.Provide current certificate from a full time employee.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Woody's Grill & Tap last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Woody's Grill & Tap on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Woody's Grill & Tap?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Woody's Grill & Tap.
How does Woody's Grill & Tap compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Woody's Grill & Tap most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Woody's Grill & Tap's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Woody's Grill & Tap have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Woody's Grill & Tap 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 Woody's Grill & Tap inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Woody's Grill & Tap is inspected around two times per year on average.
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