Boston Restaurant Closures

479 closures by Boston Health Department since November 5, 2007

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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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Moon & Flower House - Closed by Health Department

December 25, 2024 at 10:33 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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MERENGUE RESTAURANT - Closed by Health Department

December 23, 2024 at 2:23 PM • 4 violations

MERENGUE RESTAURANT • 156 BLUE HILL AV• Dorchester

Violations:

590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P): Do not use unsafe foods damaged by flooding and electrical interruption in the basement area. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensil...

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Five Spices House - Closed by Health Department

December 22, 2024 at 3:53 PM • 7 violations

Five Spices House • 58 BEACH ST• Chinatown

Violations:

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Fire in the establishment basement sprinkler discharged Food items affected smoke odors present & water damage throughout. Power & water were shut off by BFD Upon my arrival I could not gain access to the basement due to 1-2 f...

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One Family Diner - Closed by Health Department

December 16, 2024 at 4:57 PM • 6 violations

One Family Diner • 260 BOWDOIN ST• Dorchester

Violations:

590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean cooking equipment sides inbetween and backsplash to remove visible soil. | 590.005/5-501.115-C - Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C): Clean exterior grounds to remove loos...

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Blessing of God African Market - Closed by Health Department

December 12, 2024 at 7:27 PM • 3 violations

Blessing of God African Market • 1076 HYDE PARK AV• Hyde Park

Violations:

590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Observed dust and soil on can goods. Clean to remove dust/soil build up on all retail foods. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Observed clutter in the basement at 1076 Blue Hil Ave. Clean and orga...

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BOURBON ST. CAFE - Closed by Health Department

December 2, 2024 at 3:59 PM • 2 violations

BOURBON ST. CAFE • 417 WASHINGTON ST• Beacon Hill

Violations:

590.005/5-103.11-PF - Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf): Hot water heater broke over the weekend resulting in loss of hot water. Establishment has not been operating since Saturday and will remain closed until hot water can be verified. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Rep...

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Pueblo Viejo - Closed by Health Department

November 22, 2024 at 5:48 PM • 1 violation

Pueblo Viejo • 309 BENNINGTON ST• East Boston

Violations:

590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Imminent Health Hazard -Water main break caused interruption of running water in the establishment. Repair work being performed by BWS- Remain closed until running water is restored. Call Health Department at 617-635 -5326 8am - 4p...

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Tutti Frutti - Closed by Health Department

November 22, 2024 at 4:54 PM • 1 violation

Tutti Frutti • 382 CHELSEA ST• East Boston

Violations:

590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Imminent Health Hazard -Water main break caused interruption of running water in the establishment. Repair work being performed by BWS- Remain closed until running water is restored. Call Health Department at 617-635 -5326 8am - 4p...

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El Palmar Restaurant - Closed by Health Department

November 22, 2024 at 5:15 PM • 1 violation

El Palmar Restaurant • 290 BENNINGTON ST• East Boston

Violations:

590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Imminent Health Hazard -Water main break caused interruption of running water in the establishment. Repair work being performed by BWS- Remain closed until running water is restored. Call Health Department at 617-635 -5326 8am - 4p...

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Great Chef - Closed by Health Department

November 22, 2024 at 4:27 PM • 1 violation

Great Chef • 390 CHELSEA ST• East Boston

Violations:

590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Water main break caused interruption of running water in the establishment. Repair wotk being performed by BWS- Remain closed until running water is restored. Call Health Department at 617-635 -5326 8am - 4pm or after hours at 617-...

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EL CHALAN - Closed by Health Department

November 22, 2024 at 5:34 PM • 1 violation

EL CHALAN • 405 CHELSEA ST• East Boston

Violations:

590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Imminent Health Hazard -Water main break caused interruption of running water in the establishment. Repair work being performed by BWS- Remain closed until running water is restored. Call Health Department at 617-635 -5326 8am - 4p...

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RINCON LIMENO - Closed by Health Department

November 22, 2024 at 5:45 PM • 1 violation

RINCON LIMENO • 409 CHELSEA ST• East Boston

Violations:

590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Imminent Health Hazard -Water main break caused interruption of running water in the establishment. Repair work being performed by BWS- Remain closed until running water is restored. Call Health Department at 617-635 -5326 8am - 4p...

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CHINESE DRAGON - Closed by Health Department

November 22, 2024 at 4:58 PM • 1 violation

CHINESE DRAGON • 380 CHELSEA ST• East Boston

Violations:

590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Imminent Health Hazard -Water main break caused interruption of running water in the establishment. Repair work being performed by BWS- Remain closed until running water is restored. Call Health Department at 617-635 -5326 8am - 4p...

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TAQUERIA JALISCO - Closed by Health Department

November 22, 2024 at 5:21 PM • 1 violation

TAQUERIA JALISCO • 291 BENNINGTON ST• East Boston

Violations:

590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Imminent Health Hazard -Water main break caused interruption of running water in the establishment. Repair work being performed by BWS- Remain closed until running water is restored. Call Health Department at 617-635 -5326 8am - 4p...

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Pollos A La Brasa Beto's - Closed by Health Department

November 22, 2024 at 5:07 PM • 1 violation

Pollos A La Brasa Beto's • 294 BENNINGTON ST• East Boston

Violations:

590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Imminent Health Hazard -Water main break caused interruption of running water in the establishment. Repair work being performed by BWS- Remain closed until running water is restored. Call Health Department at 617-635 -5326 8am - 4p...

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Tu Metapan Restaurant - Closed by Health Department

November 22, 2024 at 5:58 PM • 1 violation

Tu Metapan Restaurant • 295 BENNINGTON ST• East Boston

Violations:

590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Imminent Health Hazard -Water main break caused interruption of running water in the establishment. Repair work being performed by BWS- Remain closed until running water is restored. Call Health Department at 617-635 -5326 8am - 4p...

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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department