Boston Restaurant Closures

479 closures by Boston Health Department since November 5, 2007

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El Rey Del Pollo Restautant - Closed by Health Department

October 4, 2022 at 9:11 PM • 10 violations

El Rey Del Pollo Restautant • 109 BLUE HILL AVE• Roxbury

Violations:

590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures or equipment for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events provide | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Due to power outage foods in refriger...

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Great Chef - Closed by Health Department

September 30, 2022 at 1:16 AM • 5 violations

Great Chef • 390 CHELSEA ST• East Boston

Violations:

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Fire in the ventilation exhaust pipe above the BBQ smoker in the rear of the kitchen. Establishment Voluntarily closed. Building inspector Ralph Kurpeski on site BFD fire inspector Lek Moy also on site Establishment to remain voluntar...

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Mc Goo's Pizza - Closed by Health Department

September 19, 2022 at 2:43 PM • 9 violations

Mc Goo's Pizza • 479 W BROADWAY• South Boston

Violations:

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): No thermometer in basement walkin cooler. COS | 590.004/4-501.19-PF - Manual Warewashi...

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Penang - Closed by Health Department

September 19, 2022 at 3:19 PM • 1 violation

Penang • 687 WASHINGTON ST• Back Bay

Violations:

590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Closed due to flooding from water main Cleaning in process at time of inspection Food has been determined for condemnation

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Cafe Beirut - Closed by Health Department

September 19, 2022 at 4:37 PM • 18 violations

Cafe Beirut • 650 CENTRE ST• Jamaica Plain

Violations:

590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Did not observe any handwashing when changing tasks. Review handouts. | 590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Staff without beard / hair restraints. Provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Owner Sami Saba n...

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Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar - Closed by Health Department

September 16, 2022 at 4:43 PM • 2 violations

Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar • 659 WASHINGTON ST• Back Bay

Violations:

590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Floors soiled with mud from flooding. Clean and sanitize. | 590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Flooding from water main break in street Floors and walls contaminated by water Contact ISD when establishment is cleaned...

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CENTERFOLDS - Closed by Health Department

September 16, 2022 at 6:07 PM • 1 violation

CENTERFOLDS • 12 LAGRANGE ST• Back Bay

Violations:

590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): No water at establishment due to water main break Cannot wash hands or glasses. Cannot use toilets. Cannot operate until reopened by ISD

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Cafe Beirut - Closed by Health Department

September 16, 2022 at 4:33 PM • 18 violations

Cafe Beirut • 650 CENTRE ST• Jamaica Plain

Violations:

590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Did not observe any handwashing when changing tasks. Review handouts. | 590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Staff without beard / hair restraints. Provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Owner Sami Saba n...

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Jia Ho Supermarket - Closed by Health Department

September 16, 2022 at 2:57 PM • 1 violation

Jia Ho Supermarket • 692 WASHINGTON ST• Chinatown

Violations:

590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Water main break in street Flooding throughout 2 blcok area Washington Street basement with flood water Knapp St. basement with minimal water Need to assess contaminated foods for disposal Pump out water and assess products for con...

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Yellow Door Taqueria - Closed by Health Department

September 14, 2022 at 6:20 PM • 7 violations

Yellow Door Taqueria • 354 HARRISON AV• South End

Violations:

590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Refried beans cooling in deep plastic container at 140F. Spread out into metal pan. Review cooling procedure with staff to ensure safe rapid cooling. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): ...

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La Mamma Pizza And More - Closed by Health Department

September 14, 2022 at 4:20 PM • 5 violations

La Mamma Pizza And More • 190 BRIGHTON AV• Allston

Violations:

590.003/3-101.11-P - Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P): Ensure that all food affected by fire and smoke is separated and proper condemnation procedures are followed. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Several fo...

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iFresh Noodle - Closed by Health Department

September 14, 2022 at 3:56 PM • 6 violations

iFresh Noodle • 182 BRIGHTON AV• Allston

Violations:

590.003/3-101.11-P - Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P): Ensure that all food affected by fire and smoke is separated and proper condemnation procedures are followed. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Several fo...

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Thai Place Restaurant - Closed by Health Department

September 14, 2022 at 4:08 PM • 6 violations

Thai Place Restaurant • 184 BRIGHTON AV• Allston

Violations:

590.003/3-101.11-P - Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P): Ensure that all food affected by fire and smoke is separated and proper condemnation procedures are followed. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Several fo...

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Amelia's Taqueria - Closed by Health Department

September 14, 2022 at 3:16 PM • 6 violations

Amelia's Taqueria • 180 BRIGHTON AV• Allston

Violations:

590.003/3-101.11-P - Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P): Ensure that all food affected by fire and smoke is separated and proper condemnation procedures are followed. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Several fo...

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Tenoch Mexican - Closed by Health Department

September 1, 2022 at 3:51 PM • 4 violations

Tenoch Mexican • 1 CITYWIDE ST• East Boston

Violations:

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): At the time of inspection The trucks generator was not operating. The PIC had 2 portable generators attached to a propane tank on the sidewalk. PIC could not provide approval for the set up.Discontinue using. PIC Voluntarily closed th...

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DILLON'S - Closed by Health Department

August 22, 2022 at 7:22 PM • 13 violations

DILLON'S • 955 BOYLSTON ST• Fenway

Violations:

590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Nmerous employees in kitchen with no hair restraints-Self corrected at the time of the inspection | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Numerous priority and priority foundation violations noted on inspection repor...

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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department