Boston Market

1340 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11239

American

Last inspected: Dec 10, 2024

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Boston Market appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 10, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Boston Market trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 10, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

28-06

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

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

08A

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Jun 17, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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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

04J

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

10F

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

Dec 15, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

10F

Jan 20, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boston Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boston Market on file is from Dec 10, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boston Market?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Boston Market.

How does Boston Market compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Boston Market most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Boston Market's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Boston Market have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Boston Market means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Boston Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Boston Market is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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