🚨 Recent Restaurant Closures 🚨

Boston Restaurant Closures

475 closures by Boston Health Department since November 5, 2007

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Mcdonalds - Closed by Health Department

April 7, 2025 at 11:23 AM • 5 violations

Mcdonalds • 500 GENEVA AV• Dorchester

Violations:

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Location has ongoing construction at the front counter & lobby Location was open & operating for take out only There was evidence of dust & debris in the kitchen. Location voluntarly closed Location to remain voluntary clo...

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Sweet Waffles & Boba - Closed by Health Department

March 23, 2025 at 12:51 PM • 3 violations

Sweet Waffles & Boba • 18 HUDSON ST• Chinatown

Violations:

590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Repair all damaged equiptment effected by water. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean and sanitize all surfaces. | 590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Flood from sprinkler bre...

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Station Bistro & KTV - Closed by Health Department

March 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM • 2 violations

Station Bistro & KTV • 20 HUDSON ST• Chinatown

Violations:

590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean and sanitize basement area. Remove all excess water. | 590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Flood from neighboring business causing flooding in basement. 4 to 5 inches of standing water in basement.

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Dynasty - Closed by Health Department

March 23, 2025 at 12:15 PM • 3 violations

Dynasty • 14 HUDSON ST• Chinatown

Violations:

590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Repair all necessary items in basement that are damaged. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean and sanitize all surfaces in basement. | 590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Flood...

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Carolina Market - Closed by Health Department

March 19, 2025 at 1:07 PM • 11 violations

Carolina Market • 81 CUMMINS HW• Roslindale

Violations:

590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Observed multiple boxes being stored on the floor and food items being stored on the floor. Provide proper storage at minimum 6 inches off the floor. | 590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adul...

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Lucca North End - Closed by Health Department

March 17, 2025 at 10:48 AM • 5 violations

Lucca North End • 226 HANOVER ST• North End

Violations:

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Sewage flood in the establishment Food items possibly affected & water damage throughout basement /kitchen Power was shut off by BFD @ approx 3:30am Upon my arrival I could not gain access due to 4-8 inches of standing water insi...

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Thinking Cup - Closed by Health Department

March 17, 2025 at 12:40 PM • 3 violations

Thinking Cup • 234 HANOVER ST• North End

Violations:

590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Excess standing water in basement area. Remove all excess water and clean and sanitize area. | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): Provide all necessary repairs needed from water damage. | ...

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American Food Basket - Closed by Health Department

March 11, 2025 at 11:12 PM • 1 violation

American Food Basket • 942 HYDE PARK AV• Hyde Park

Violations:

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Reported carbon monoxide in the basement storage BFD on site reporting high levels of carbon monoxide in the basement storage Manager voluntarily closed the store staff evacuated ISD building inspector on site. Store to remain closed...

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TRADER JOE'S No. 510 - Closed by Health Department

March 4, 2025 at 4:26 PM • 2 violations

TRADER JOE'S No. 510 • 893 BOYLSTON ST• Fenway

Violations:

590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): PIC states the smoke detector outside the elevator is inoperable. Make all necessary repairs. Provide documentation from the alarm service company that all life safety alarms and mechanisms are operating p...

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Carolina Market - Closed by Health Department

February 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM • 11 violations

Carolina Market • 85 CUMMINS HW• Roslindale

Violations:

590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Observed multiple boxes being stored on the floor and food items being stored on the floor. Provide proper storage at minimum 6 inches off the floor. | 590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adul...

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Yunnan Kitchen - Closed by Health Department

February 5, 2025 at 6:44 PM • 12 violations

Yunnan Kitchen • 1721 WASHINGTON ST• South End

Violations:

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC on site not knowledgable of sanitation procedures or proper storing of raw and ready to eat foods while in refrigerated units. Discussed with owner to review and re-train all staff. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged F...

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Kura Revolving Sushi Bar - Closed by Health Department

February 2, 2025 at 8:41 PM • 1 violation

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar • 39 DISTRICT AV• Dorchester

Violations:

590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Sprinkler break in the office and computer room. Establishment has been voluntary closed by PIC. No power loss per PIC. Multiple refrigeration units in establishment at 38F. Sprinkler damage is isolated office room . No food has ...

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Bruegger's - Closed by Health Department

January 31, 2025 at 3:32 PM • 8 violations

Bruegger's • 667 VFW PK• West Roxbury

Violations:

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): PIC will need to post an up to date Food Safety and Allergen Certificate. Please remove any expired certificates. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC will need to monitor general cleaning and repai...

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Caffe Nero - Closed by Health Department

January 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM • 3 violations

Caffe Nero • 100 HUNTINGTON AV• Back Bay

Violations:

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): There are no current posted certifications(certified manager/allergen awareness) Provide current certifications | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): There is no hot water at the location. I spoke to Pri...

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Subway - Closed by Health Department

January 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM • 1 violation

Subway • 875 WILLIAM T MORRISSEY BL• Dorchester

Violations:

590.005/5-103.11-PF - Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf): There is no hot water available due to a broken water heater / Plumber is on site and working to replace heater / Discontinue all food prep and service until replacement is made and hot water is verified

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Yard House - Closed by Health Department

January 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM • 1 violation

Yard House • 122 BROOKLINE AV• Boston

Violations:

590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Fire in prep area caused ceiling sprinklers to activate. Water on floor tables and equipment. Main cookline unaffected. Electricity and water are operating. Discard exposed food. Clean and sanitize area. Ensure fire protection and ...

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Boston Smoke Shop & Convenience - Closed by Health Department

January 8, 2025 at 7:22 PM • 4 violations

Boston Smoke Shop & Convenience • 334 DORCHESTER ST• South Boston

Violations:

590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P): Remove all unsafe/contaminated and adulterated food from the shelves.Discard | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Noted on candies/danish rolls/other packages of food chewed up and lot of ...

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Subway - Closed by Health Department

January 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM • 8 violations

Subway • 393 MASSACHUSETTS AV• Fenway

Violations:

590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Observed ready to eat foods stored in walk in cooler held over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eat foods held over 24 hrs in walk in cooler | 590.004/4-602.13-C...

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Vivi Bubble Tea Tremont - Closed by Health Department

December 26, 2024 at 4:01 PM • 2 violations

Vivi Bubble Tea Tremont • 230 TREMONT ST• Back Bay

Violations:

590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Sprinkler head release in apartments above establishment. System needs clearance from buidling and BFD before re-opening. | 590.006/6-201.12-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C): Small puddle on floor from sprinkler release ...

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Moon & Flower House - Closed by Health Department

December 26, 2024 at 4:24 PM • 6 violations

Moon & Flower House • 20 KNEELAND ST• Chinatown

Violations:

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Sprinkler discharge in the establishment. Food items affected water damage throughout. Power & water were shut off by BFD Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast notified. Voluntary closure issued. PIC Instructed to provide all nec...

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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department