Boston Food & Grill

1019 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Boston Food & Grill appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from May 22, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to four violations previously.

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Boston Food & Grill on the better side of that line. Pulling back, the record reflects steady performance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 22, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Oct 1, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away

28-05

10D

Sep 26, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Sep 13, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boston Food & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boston Food & Grill on file is from May 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boston Food & Grill?

Across the inspection record, mechanical or natural ventilation not provided has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Boston Food & Grill.

How does Boston Food & Grill compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Boston Food & Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Boston Food & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Boston Food & Grill have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Boston Food & Grill 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 Boston Food & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Boston Food & Grill is inspected around six times per year on average.

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