Worden Hall

22 W Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2023
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Score
Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Worden Hall stretching back to 2022. On Nov 21, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 21, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

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

Across the inspection history, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average South Boston facility scores 87, putting Worden Hall on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Mashed potatoes 45F. Product removed from service.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken next to raw salmon in walkin cooler. COS.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be mice droppings under shelving in upstairs storage area. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean under cookline equipment of buildup of visible soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: Clean HVAC vents in ceiling in back area near prep area.
590.006/6-202.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Replace door gasket on drawer unit under grill at cookline.
590.004/4-501.11-C
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Apr 7, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean outside storage surface of buildup of greasy soils.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Buildup of grease and food soils under cookline equipment in some areas. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean trash barrels of visible soils.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Recycle totes with damaged covers. Replace.
590.005/5-501.13-C
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Oct 28, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Food employee preparing raw chicken in close proximity to RTE waffles. COS.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Final rinse gauge on dish machine is broken. Repair.
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator for high temp dish machine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths at the cookline. Store in sanitizer.
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Worden Hall last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Worden Hall on file is from Nov 21, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Worden Hall?

Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Worden Hall.

How does Worden Hall compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

Worden Hall most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the South Boston average of 87.

Has Worden Hall's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Worden Hall 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 Worden Hall means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.