Boston Restaurant Closures

479 closures by Boston Health Department since November 5, 2007

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Five Guys - Closed by Health Department

August 15, 2022 at 3:40 PM • 2 violations

Five Guys • 1213 COMMONWEALTH AV• Allston

Violations:

590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): According to Fire Department Hazard Team there is a leak of CO2 at lower level area decreasing the level of oxigen in air and making it unsafe. Repair properly. | 590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Fire Dep...

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Red Line Pizza and Grill - Closed by Health Department

August 2, 2022 at 4:14 PM • 18 violations

Red Line Pizza and Grill • 582 DORCHESTER AV• South Boston

Violations:

590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): No handwashing observed when I went to wash my hands I observed there was no hand cleanser available- Train staff to wash hands during food service and preparation. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No Certified food ...

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VIVA MI AREPA - Closed by Health Department

July 22, 2022 at 1:21 PM • 3 violations

VIVA MI AREPA • 5197 WASHINGTON ST• West Roxbury

Violations:

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): 8-404.11 Imminent Health Hazard due to a small fire on the cooking line. PIC will need to have 6 burner stove cleaned hood filters and hood cleaned and provide an new hood sticker. PIC will need to check in with Building Department t...

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La Neta - Closed by Health Department

July 14, 2022 at 2:38 PM • 3 violations

La Neta • 255 NEWBURY ST• Back Bay

Violations:

590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Foods on counter compromised by the plumbing leak. This inclused a small container of croutons and bottles oils and sauces. Foods voluntarily discarded at the time of the inspection | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Co...

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Teamoji - Closed by Health Department

July 11, 2022 at 4:31 PM • 8 violations

Teamoji • 3 N BEACON ST• Allston

Violations:

590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): Employees unable to properly wash hands with no hot water | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations noted on inspection report Establishment was operating with no hot water available | 590.003/3-30...

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Harvard Gardens - Closed by Health Department

July 10, 2022 at 8:52 PM • 3 violations

Harvard Gardens • 310 CAMBRIDGE ST• West End

Violations:

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Water main break in the exterior street behind the business. Basement was flooded with about 1-2 inches of standing water. Manager Voluntarily closed. Business to remain voluntarily closed clean/sanitize/disinfect all affected basemen...

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O'Saraceno - Closed by Health Department

June 23, 2022 at 12:47 PM • 1 violation

O'Saraceno • 284 HANOVER ST• North End

Violations:

L1 - : 8-404.11 Ceasing Operations Voluntary closure of establishment for power outage and water damage from fire in upstairs apartment. Contact ISD Health supervisor in the morning to discuss how to proceed. Provide reciepts from cleaning service. Wash and sanitize all exposed equipment. All foo...

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Bella Vista - Closed by Health Department

June 23, 2022 at 12:54 PM • 1 violation

Bella Vista • 288 HANOVER ST• North End

Violations:

L1 - : Voluntary closure of establishment for power outage and water damage from fire in upstairs apartment. Contact ISD Health supervisor in the morning to discuss how to proceed. Provide reciepts from cleaning service. Wash and sanitize all exposed equipment. All foods embargoed. ISD responding...

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Love Art Poke - Closed by Health Department

May 31, 2022 at 6:06 PM • 5 violations

Love Art Poke • 40 WATER ST• North End

Violations:

590.003/3-402.12-PF - Records Creation & Retention (Pf): Last entry for the PH of the acidified rice is 5-10-2022. Provide a PH log entry each time a batch of acidified rice is made. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide a test kit for measuring the san...

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Tacos Calleteco - Closed by Health Department

May 24, 2022 at 3:56 PM • 3 violations

Tacos Calleteco • 1 CITYWIDE ST• East Boston

Violations:

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Handwash sink not operating possible water pump issue. Truck was not vending at the time of inspection. PIC Voluntarily closed the truck Provide all necessary repairs contact the ISD office to schedule a re-inspection when repairs are...

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Ming's Supermarket - Closed by Health Department

May 10, 2022 at 12:29 PM • 28 violations

Ming's Supermarket • 1102 WASHINGTON ST• South End

Violations:

590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): No hot water or soap at hand sinks at fish or meat counters or produce prep room. | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No kit or procedures on site. Guidance provided by ISD. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (...

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Burger King - Closed by Health Department

May 5, 2022 at 1:28 PM • 8 violations

Burger King • 280 W BROADWAY• South Boston

Violations:

590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Persistent noxious pungent odors in dining room subject of constituent complaint on 4.8.22 still remains. Ceiling in lobby has since been removed and replaced with multiple dead rodents extricated per pest control company and contractor. Ceiling ...

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El Jefe's Taqueria - Closed by Health Department

April 30, 2022 at 7:40 PM • 1 violation

El Jefe's Taqueria • 957 COMMONWEALTH AV• Boston

Violations:

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): 8-404.11 Immenent Health Hazard Power outage at the location.ISD Electrical inspector on site. Provide all necessary repairs be re-inspected by electrical & Health before approval to re-open

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Ma La Restaurant - Closed by Health Department

April 25, 2022 at 3:47 PM • 2 violations

Ma La Restaurant • 129 BRIGHTON AV• Allston

Violations:

590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): Toilet a lower level blocked and upper level toilets can not be used as they back up to next door restaurant (Carlos). Repair the sewer line. | 590.014/SummaryS-P - uspension of Permit / Emergency Closure without a Prior Hearing (P): Sew...

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CARLOS CUCINA ITALIANA - Closed by Health Department

April 25, 2022 at 3:16 PM • 3 violations

CARLOS CUCINA ITALIANA • 131 BRIGHTON AV• Allston

Violations:

590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): Sewer system backed-up and spilling onto the lower level from the toilet. Repair. | 590.006/6-501.13-C - Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C): Floors at walls at lower level soiled by sewer back up. Clean and sanitized using a licensed ...

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Burger King - Closed by Health Department

April 25, 2022 at 5:51 PM • 5 violations

Burger King • 280 W BROADWAY• South Boston

Violations:

590.006/6-102.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C): Curbed areas surrounding restaurant with exposed soils under gravel that has been burrowed into by rodents per IPM pest control report from Waltham dated 4/5/22. Seal all suspect and potential areas with concrete after pest treatment...

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Amelia's Taqueria III - Closed by Health Department

April 23, 2022 at 6:54 PM • 3 violations

Amelia's Taqueria III • 1936 BEACON ST• Brighton

Violations:

590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood system soiled from Ansul system releasing on cookline and prep kitchen. Clean to remove all soils. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Grill area soiled from an...

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BROWN SUGAR CAFE - Closed by Health Department

April 19, 2022 at 4:16 PM • 5 violations

BROWN SUGAR CAFE • 1033 COMMONWEALTH AV• Allston

Violations:

590.003/3-101.11-P - Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P): Some food items at cooking line have been contaminated with chemical from ansul system discharge. Identify and separated those food products for the condemnation. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Non...

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BILLY'S TEXAS B.B.Q. - Closed by Health Department

April 11, 2022 at 6:15 PM • 4 violations

BILLY'S TEXAS B.B.Q. • 530 WASHINGTON ST• Dorchester

Violations:

590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Evidence of smoking inside of the establishment. Discontinue all smoking inside of the establishment. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and...

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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department