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Boston Restaurant Closures

475 closures by Boston Health Department since November 5, 2007

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Energize - Closed by Health Department

August 13, 2020 at 3:29 PM • 4 violations

Energize • 265 MASSACHUSETTS AV• Fenway

Violations:

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Hot water observed not functioning Hot water temperature at multiple sinks reading 60-65F.PIC to voluntarily close the establishment until full repairs are completed and be re-inspected before approval to re-open | 590.004/4-601.11-PF...

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Anh Hong Restaurant - Closed by Health Department

August 5, 2020 at 4:42 PM • 16 violations

Anh Hong Restaurant • 291 ADAMS ST• Dorchester

Violations:

590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): PIC will need to provide a location for staff to store drinks. Found drinks on prep tables cooking line and warewashing area. | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): PIC will need to provide a vomit clea...

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Ciao Roma - Closed by Health Department

July 30, 2020 at 10:07 PM • 8 violations

Ciao Roma • 5 NORTH SQ• North End

Violations:

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Provide proper Allergy warning on the disposable dinner menu's. Establishment operating with no hot water.Repair hot water heater PIC instructed to remain voluntarily closed until full repairs are complete contact health divisio...

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PORTERS BAR & GRILL - Closed by Health Department

July 5, 2020 at 6:23 PM • 4 violations

PORTERS BAR & GRILL • 173 PORTLAND ST• West End

Violations:

590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Clean all food contact surfaces in dishwashing area affected by non potable water entering from fourth floor urinal overflowing. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Wash rinse...

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SYMPHONY SUSHI - Closed by Health Department

June 11, 2020 at 4:29 PM • 5 violations

SYMPHONY SUSHI • 45 GAINSBOROUGH ST• Fenway

Violations:

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): No hot water in the establishment establishment operating upon inspection. Principal Health Inspector Dan Prendergast was notified. Establishment agreed to Voluntarily close complete repairs be re-inspected the next business day befo...

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Al's South St. Express - Closed by Health Department

March 9, 2020 at 5:39 PM • 7 violations

Al's South St. Express • 179 ESSEX ST• Chinatown

Violations:

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squeeze bottles filled with dressings and sauce have no labels. Provide. |...

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ROCHE BROS. SUPERMARKET - Closed by Health Department

March 3, 2020 at 10:24 PM • 4 violations

ROCHE BROS. SUPERMARKET • 1800 CENTRE ST• West Roxbury

Violations:

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC must submit and follow protocol for all imminent health hazards SOP procedures must be submitted to office at 1010 mass ave for review Must train all staff on all emergency procedures/protocols Must be able to implement all emerge...

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Finagle A Bagel - Closed by Health Department

February 16, 2020 at 4:43 PM • 4 violations

Finagle A Bagel • 275 CAMBRIDGE ST• West End

Violations:

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): establishment must remain closed until all departments electric building fire and health have reviewed all required documents and inspected for approval to re-open. | 590.004/4-301.14-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C): repai...

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Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill-The Dean's List - Closed by Health Department

January 23, 2020 at 4:15 AM • 5 violations

Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill-The Dean's List • 5 BLOSSOM ST• West End

Violations:

590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P): All exposed foods in kitchen affected by fire noxious odors or ansul discharge to remain in place by embargo order until witnessed disposal by a health inspector. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipme...

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Daily Table - Closed by Health Department

January 19, 2020 at 3:40 PM • 5 violations

Daily Table • 450 WASHINGTON ST• Dorchester

Violations:

590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Several cambro containers tilt skillet and pans in kitchen with soils. Several surfaces observed with crumbs and debri. Prep tables with smudges and soils on shelving. Thoroughly wash/...

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Daily Table - Closed by Health Department

January 17, 2020 at 6:12 PM • 5 violations

Daily Table • 450 WASHINGTON ST• Dorchester

Violations:

590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Heavy ice build-up observed on the left corner of the walk-in freezer. Defrost clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. Unit was operating properly at the time of the inspection. Hand sink in the main kitchen area not securely fastened to ...

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A Goodmart - Closed by Health Department

January 15, 2020 at 12:46 PM • 5 violations

A Goodmart • 27 HARRISON AV• Chinatown

Violations:

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Sprinkler discharge smoke damage resulting from a fire in the exterior alley. Establishment to remain voluntarily closed. PIC to provide sprinkler repair clean/sanitize/disinfect affected locations. PIC to provide all necessary cleani...

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PRIMO'S RESTAURANT - Closed by Health Department

December 20, 2019 at 3:54 PM • 18 violations

PRIMO'S RESTAURANT • 28 MYRTLE ST• West End

Violations:

590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Observed multiple employees not using soap to wash hand no cold water at hand sink soap dispenser not working - Kitchen/prep/ware washing | 590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Observed employee rinsing hands at 2 bay sink | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-...

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The Boxer dba Finch - Closed by Health Department

December 20, 2019 at 4:27 PM • 1 violation

The Boxer dba Finch • 105 MERRIMAC ST• West End

Violations:

590.005/5-201.11-P - Approved-Materials (P): PVC pipe for sprinkle system bursted .Water flowing from 4th floor to basement area. Ceiling walls stairway all with large amounts of water. Kitchen is not operational do to water contaimination.

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Burger King - Closed by Health Department

December 18, 2019 at 5:27 PM • 2 violations

Burger King • 1200 DORCHESTER AV• Dorchester

Violations:

590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean sides inbetween and back splash on cooking equipment to remove grease soil. | 590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): Both Men and Womens toilets not flushing...

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Canary Square - Closed by Health Department

December 14, 2019 at 9:32 PM • 3 violations

Canary Square • 435 S HUNTINGTON AV• Jamaica Plain

Violations:

590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): clean/sanitize all equipment in kitchen | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): remove stagnate water from floor in kitchen and basement | 590.006/6-201.16-C - Wall an...

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Mama Ana - Closed by Health Department

November 21, 2019 at 4:17 PM • 1 violation

Mama Ana • 197 EIGHTH ST• Charlestown

Violations:

590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): There was flooding in the facility from upstairs. The manager voluntarily closed the establishment and will remain closed until the plumbing problem is fixed and the kitchen is properly cleaned and sanitized.

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Kimmy Pharmacy - Closed by Health Department

November 20, 2019 at 7:09 PM • 4 violations

Kimmy Pharmacy • 1433 DORCHESTER AV• Dorchester

Violations:

590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No bodily fluid clean up kit provide. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean storage shelving to remove soil. | 590.005/5-203.13-C - Service Sink (C): No mop sink provide. | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-...

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SUPER STOP & SHOP No. 459 - Closed by Health Department

November 4, 2019 at 3:26 PM • 5 violations

SUPER STOP & SHOP No. 459 • 460 BLUE HILL AV• Dorchester

Violations:

590.005/5-501.113-C - Covering Receptacles (C): Ensure all trash receptacles are properly covered in the restroomsalong with the addition of a second sanitary receptacle for the woman's room | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean floors walls and ceilings ...

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Lee Chen's - Closed by Health Department

October 24, 2019 at 5:50 PM • 19 violations

Lee Chen's • 475 W BROADWAY• South Boston

Violations:

590.002/2-103.11-PF - (O) Person in Charge-Duties (Pf): No illness policy in place and was not verifiable according to code by interviewing the PIC on site who was lacking knowledge of exlusion and restriction requirements. | 590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Food worker obs...

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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department