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Boston Restaurant Closures

475 closures by Boston Health Department since November 5, 2007

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Dunkin Donuts - Closed by Health Department

April 10, 2023 at 6:50 PM • 4 violations

Dunkin Donuts • 106 CAMBRIDGE ST• West End

Violations:

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not reporting non operating restrooms. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Sitting water from leaking pipes on the floor in the walk in unit. Clean to re...

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Shah's Halal Food - Closed by Health Department

April 10, 2023 at 5:57 PM • 5 violations

Shah's Halal Food • 106 CAMBRIDGE ST• West End

Violations:

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not monitoring proper wash rinse and sanitize practices. PIC not reporting non functioning restrooms. | 590.004/4-301.12-PF - Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (Pf): Evidence of Food debris inside 3 compartment s...

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Totto Ramen - Closed by Health Department

March 16, 2023 at 3:49 PM • 13 violations

Totto Ramen • 20A DISTRICT AV• Dorchester

Violations:

590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): I came in after the store was opened and staff did not wash hands - I observed him doing other things. Only after I washed my hands did he wash his hands but there was no papertowels available and remove trash barrel in front- Staff need to be trained...

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The Purple Shell - Closed by Health Department

March 9, 2023 at 2:10 PM • 6 violations

The Purple Shell • 11 W BROADWAY• South Boston

Violations:

590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean/sanitze all equipment and and food contact surfaces in all affected areas. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean/sanitize floors/walls all affected locations d...

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One Zo - Closed by Health Department

March 7, 2023 at 7:52 PM • 9 violations

One Zo • 83 HARRISON AV• Chinatown

Violations:

590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): No hot water for hand washing. Provide plumber's report for why hot water is not working and what if any repairs are required or have been performed. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Certification is expired. ...

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Blackbird - Closed by Health Department

March 2, 2023 at 5:50 PM • 11 violations

Blackbird • 100 HOLTON ST• Brighton

Violations:

590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed food handler in retail area did not wash their hands before donning on clean gloves I provided hand washing and glove use training materials at previous inspections and today's | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (...

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AMRHEIN'S - Closed by Health Department

March 1, 2023 at 3:08 PM • 2 violations

AMRHEIN'S • 80 W BROADWAY• South Boston

Violations:

590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): Provide report from licensed plumber on state of pipes in basment where ordors are entering. | 590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Work being performed in street in front of business by Inliner Solutions Andre...

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New England College of Optometry - Closed by Health Department

March 1, 2023 at 1:46 PM • 7 violations

New England College of Optometry • 424 BEACON ST• Fenway

Violations:

590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): At the time of my visit the school was providing sandwiches (ordered out) for Grab and Go and Coffee (not being monitored by a PIC). At the time of my visit I was informed that the school provided the sandwiches If an alternative process for monitoring th...

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Johnny Pomodoro - Closed by Health Department

February 15, 2023 at 3:56 PM • 3 violations

Johnny Pomodoro • 297 MAIN ST• Charlestown

Violations:

590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): equipment heavily soiled with chemical spray from fire extinguisher. Clean and sanitze all effected equipment in the front lobby kitchen and prep area. | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilin...

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Shake Shack - Closed by Health Department

February 14, 2023 at 6:03 PM • 5 violations

Shake Shack • 77 SEAPORT BL• Boston

Violations:

590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Clean and disinfect all affected areas exposed to ansul discharge. Provide invoice from professional cleaning company to isdhealth@boston.gov. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (...

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Starbucks Coffee - Closed by Health Department

February 13, 2023 at 3:47 PM • 2 violations

Starbucks Coffee • 1948 BEACON ST• Brighton

Violations:

590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean and sanitize all effected area in bathroom production line and back of house prior to requesting to re open. | 590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Sewage backup in both restrooms as well as all connected drains...

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Starbucks Coffee - Closed by Health Department

February 11, 2023 at 6:44 PM • 2 violations

Starbucks Coffee • 1948 BEACON ST• Brighton

Violations:

590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean and sanitize all effected area in bathroom production line and back of house prior to requesting to re open. | 590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Sewage backup in both restrooms as well as all connected drains...

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GROTTO - Closed by Health Department

February 10, 2023 at 4:35 PM • 6 violations

GROTTO • 37 BOWDOIN ST• West End

Violations:

590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P): Disposal of all open conatiners stored on shelves visible water leaking on all containers and boxes. Remove and discard. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): All cookline areas soiled...

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Moon Flower House - Closed by Health Department

February 10, 2023 at 5:31 PM • 2 violations

Moon Flower House • 20 KNEELAND ST• Chinatown

Violations:

590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): No hot water. Repair or restore hot water. Condfirm with Building Department for any necessary repairs. PIC stated that sprinkler has been repaired. Provide documentation that repair is complete and system is refilled and on line. | 590...

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Fresh Life Cafe @ Tuft's Medical Ctr. - Closed by Health Department

February 10, 2023 at 7:22 PM • 2 violations

Fresh Life Cafe @ Tuft's Medical Ctr. • 750 WASHINGTON ST• Chinatown

Violations:

590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Soils from water and repairs in warewashing and kitchen areas. Professionally clean and sanitize all areas. Provide documentation of cleaning. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Sprinkler broke in office and water leaked...

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Chipotle Mexican Grill - Closed by Health Department

February 8, 2023 at 6:38 PM • 3 violations

Chipotle Mexican Grill • 553 BOYLSTON ST• Back Bay

Violations:

590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Soils under chemical shelfing in basement. Clean to remove soils. | 590.006/6-201.16-C - Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C): Ceiling damaged from sprikler break and in basment loading dock area and upstairs hallway. Repair and replace ...

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Jia Ho Supermarket - Closed by Health Department

February 8, 2023 at 6:37 PM • 1 violation

Jia Ho Supermarket • 692 WASHINGTON ST• Chinatown

Violations:

590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): Sprinkler pipe broke over Washington St. register area. Building Department needs to confirm sprinkler system is operational and store is okay to operate Repair and confirm sprinkler system is operational for entire store. Hot water and e...

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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department