Boston Restaurant Closures

479 closures by Boston Health Department since November 5, 2007

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Dollar General Store No. 19117 - Closed by Health Department

July 12, 2024 at 5:19 PM • 4 violations

Dollar General Store No. 19117 • 500 GENEVA AV• Dorchester

Violations:

590.005/5-502.11-C - Frequency-Removal (C): Trash is stored in the back room for up to 3 days / Outside dumpster was empty upon inspection PIC was instructed to remove all trash from back room and ensure trash is taken out daily. Upon compliance the back/trash area had been cleaned out except...

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Victoria's Diner - Closed by Health Department

June 29, 2024 at 10:07 PM • 1 violation

Victoria's Diner • 1024 MASSACHUSETTS AV• South End

Violations:

590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Gas line on production line broken when employee cleaning equiptment. No power loss at location. Plumber on site repairing issue. Repair. Plumbing inspector must give approval to re open.

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SQUEALING PIG - Closed by Health Department

June 26, 2024 at 4:56 PM • 2 violations

SQUEALING PIG • 134 SMITH ST• Mission Hill

Violations:

590.005/5-203.14-P - Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P): Per PIC fruits and vegetable are washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be pro...

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Red Line Pizza and Grill - Closed by Health Department

June 14, 2024 at 4:14 PM • 13 violations

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

Violations:

590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Observed unwrap food stored in walk in cooler under compressor. Discussed with PIC to discontinue | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Observed multipl...

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Vegas Restaurant - Closed by Health Department

June 12, 2024 at 4:22 PM • 7 violations

Vegas Restaurant • 1592 BLUE HILL AV• Mattapan

Violations:

590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Hood vent and fryolators are visibily soilded. Clean to remove grease on the hood vent filters and fryolators. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Both Prep sinks have been repaired. Waiting on a licensed plumber repor...

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Limani Grille - Closed by Health Department

June 7, 2024 at 7:16 PM • 2 violations

Limani Grille • 100 NORTHERN AV• Boston

Violations:

590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Clean and sanitize all cookline equiptment. | 590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Fire in establishment on cookline. Ansul system discharged. Recharge ansul syst...

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Boston Restaurant Bar & Grill - Closed by Health Department

June 7, 2024 at 7:45 PM • 22 violations

Boston Restaurant Bar & Grill • 1251 RIVER ST• Hyde Park

Violations:

590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedure or supplies for vomit and diarrhea kit. Provide complete vomit clean up kit. Emailed PIC the supplies and instructions. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Observed wiping clothes not being ...

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Vegas Restaurant - Closed by Health Department

June 6, 2024 at 4:44 PM • 7 violations

Vegas Restaurant • 1592 BLUE HILL AV• Mattapan

Violations:

590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): Both prep sinks direct to waste. Contact licensed plumber to repair. Utilize a colander until properly plumbed. | 590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): Basement - Observed stagnant water in the basement water running down the wall ...

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Boston Restaurant Bar & Grill - Closed by Health Department

June 4, 2024 at 4:25 PM • 21 violations

Boston Restaurant Bar & Grill • 1251 RIVER ST• Hyde Park

Violations:

590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedure or supplies for vomit and diarrhea kit. Provide complete vomit clean up kit. Emailed PIC the supplies and instructions. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Observed wiping clothes not being ...

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Tostado LLC - Closed by Health Department

May 31, 2024 at 4:54 PM • 14 violations

Tostado LLC • 3878 WASHINGTON ST• Roslindale

Violations:

590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): No hot water in the establishment. Employees are not able to properly wash hands. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC has an expired CFPM from 2017. Provide an updated CFPM. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers I...

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Yanes Burrito's - Closed by Health Department

May 16, 2024 at 1:01 AM • 5 violations

Yanes Burrito's • 3492 WASHINGTON ST• Jamaica Plain

Violations:

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Sprinkler discharge above the kitchen pizza oven Food items affected water damage throughout the kitchen. Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast notified. Voluntary closure issued. PIC Instructed to provide all necessary repairs clean...

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9 Thai Express - Closed by Health Department

May 8, 2024 at 3:06 PM • 15 violations

9 Thai Express • 433 CAMBRIDGE ST• Allston

Violations:

590.002/2-102.11-PF - (C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf): PIC has no knowledge of illness policy. Handout and on site education provided. | 590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): No evidence of handwashing. Retrain staff. | 590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Ev...

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Ogawa Coffee - Closed by Health Department

May 3, 2024 at 5:19 PM • 2 violations

Ogawa Coffee • 10 MILK ST• North End

Violations:

590.004/4-703.11-P - Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P): High temp machine rinse between 172-176F / Provide rinse temperatures between 180-194F | 590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): Hot water heater is undergoing repair and is not currently hooked up at this time / There is...

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SIMCO'S RESTAURANT - Closed by Health Department

May 1, 2024 at 5:04 PM • 18 violations

SIMCO'S RESTAURANT • 1509 BLUE HILL AV• Mattapan

Violations:

590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Provide proper food grade container for the ketchup. Discontinue using cans. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Haddock at the service line 47F...

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CHECKMATE CAFE - Closed by Health Department

April 25, 2024 at 2:45 PM • 1 violation

CHECKMATE CAFE • 900 SOUTH ST• Roslindale

Violations:

590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): At this time spoke with PIC. The location did have a smell of smoke from fire two door down. He has Clean Joe Emergency Services coming in today with air scrubbers and first thing in the morning 7am clearner will be in to clean the ...

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HENRY'S MARKET - Closed by Health Department

April 25, 2024 at 12:21 PM • 4 violations

HENRY'S MARKET • 892 SOUTH ST• Roslindale

Violations:

590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean and sanitize all effected areas inside establishment. All floors must be cleaned and sanitized. Email isdhealth@boston.gov all cleaning invoices. | 590.006/6-201.16-C - Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C): Damaged ceiling tiles by ...

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Azama Grill - Closed by Health Department

April 18, 2024 at 3:58 PM • 18 violations

Azama Grill • 44 HARVARD AV• Allston

Violations:

590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employees with no hair restraints- Provide | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): At the time time of the inspection the employees on site were unable to provide vomit/diarrhea procedures | 590.002(B)/2-102.1...

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Stalex Pizza - Closed by Health Department

April 12, 2024 at 12:30 AM • 7 violations

Stalex Pizza • 140 NORFOLK ST• Dorchester

Violations:

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Fire in the adjacent establishment Food items affected smoke odors/soot present & water damage throughout. Power was shut off by BFD Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast notified. Voluntary closure issued. PIC Instructed to prov...

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Marathon Runner Corner Store - Closed by Health Department

April 12, 2024 at 12:31 AM • 6 violations

Marathon Runner Corner Store • 140 NORFOLK ST• Dorchester

Violations:

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Fire in the establishment Retail food items affected smoke odors present & water damage throughout. Power was shut off by BFD Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast notified. Voluntary closure issued. PIC Instructed to provide all...

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Zhi Wei Cafe - Closed by Health Department

April 11, 2024 at 5:50 PM • 3 violations

Zhi Wei Cafe • 102 SOUTH ST• Chinatown

Violations:

590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P): Discard all dough and food products that have been contaminated. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Clean and sanitize all effec...

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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department