Barcelona Restaurant
Latest: PASS
July 2, 2025
Address
503 TREMONT ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
31 inspections
14 failures
License
License #126674
Last inspected: July 2, 2025
Inspection History (31 most recent)
PASS
July 2, 2025
at 8:57 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 7, 2025
at 7:34 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 14, 2024
at 7:23 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Outdoor table tops made of unfinished wood. Resurface so that tops are smooth non-absorbent and easibly cleanable | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Leak under pipe at ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 8, 2024
at 6:55 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Shellfish tags not dated for last piece sold. Date tags when last piece is sold. | 590.003/3-403.11-P - Reheating for Hot Holding (P): Cooked chicken thighs in hot holding at 65F...
FAIL
May 3, 2024
at 7:02 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Shellfish tags not dated for last piece sold. Date tags when last piece is sold. | 590.003/3-403.11-P - Reheating for Hot Holding (P): Cooked chicken thighs in hot holding at 65F...
PASS
November 28, 2023
at 7:52 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employee observed touching face and mouth without gloves and prepping food product. Effected food discarded. Spoke to PIC about proper hand washing. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contaminat...
FAIL
November 21, 2023
at 9:33 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employee observed touching face and mouth without gloves and prepping food product. Effected food discarded. Spoke to PIC about proper hand washing. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contaminat...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 4, 2023
at 7:35 PM
12 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Multiple priority violations noted on inspection report- Review with staff | 590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Products in the walkin refrigeration unit with labeling indic...
FAIL
July 28, 2023
at 7:06 PM
12 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Multiple priority violations noted on inspection report- Review with staff | 590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Products in the walkin refrigeration unit with labeling indic...
PASS
October 12, 2022
at 7:45 PM
10 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations noted on inspection report- Review procedures with staff | 590.003/3-306.11-P - Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P): Open garnish con...
FAIL
October 4, 2022
at 7:51 PM
10 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations noted on inspection report- Review procedures with staff | 590.003/3-306.11-P - Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P): Open garnish con...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 21, 2021
at 5:09 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide lables on all bulk storage containers. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Several ...
FAIL
October 13, 2021
at 9:00 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide lables on all bulk storage containers. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Several ...
PASS
October 30, 2020
at 2:51 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide vomit/diarrhea clean up kit on site. | 590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Shell stock tags observed not stored properly.Properly store s...
FAIL
October 22, 2020
at 7:03 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide vomit/diarrhea clean up kit on site. | 590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Shell stock tags observed not stored properly.Properly store s...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 18, 2019
at 10:40 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Ensure the " charcuterie " area is completely segregated from any raw foods in the kitchen. Refrain from passing through the department with any raw meats poultry and seafood. as discussed during inspe...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 19, 2018
at 6:14 PM
7 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Shellstock tags observed improperly stored.PIC instructed to Store tags in chronological order + hold minimum 90 days | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Several items in the cook line open top unit reading 50-55F fo...
PASS
October 12, 2018
at 11:36 AM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: hood baffles with carbon build up clean to remove | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: No asterisk on drink menu for drink (santa in shorts) with raw egg supply asterisk or change to past...
FAIL
October 11, 2018
at 12:07 PM
7 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Shellstock tags observed improperly stored.PIC instructed to Store tags in chronological order + hold minimum 90 days | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Several items in the cook line open top unit reading 50-55F fo...
PASS
September 5, 2017
at 12:21 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked (Fried) potatoes at service line 110F. Ensure products maintained at 140F or above. Removed at time of inspection and reheated to 165F | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple products in refrigeration at 49F-50F...
FAIL
August 28, 2017
at 12:30 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked (Fried) potatoes at service line 110F. Ensure products maintained at 140F or above. Removed at time of inspection and reheated to 165F | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple products in refrigeration at 49F-50F...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 21, 2017
at 4:13 PM
17 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: meatballs 86 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above/reheated by manager to 165 degrees roasted chicken 67 degrees/cooling at room temperature for undisclosed amount of time/discarded by chef | 03-3-50...
FAIL
March 14, 2017
at 12:36 PM
17 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: meatballs 86 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above/reheated by manager to 165 degrees roasted chicken 67 degrees/cooling at room temperature for undisclosed amount of time/discarded by chef | 03-3-50...
FAIL
February 8, 2017
at 10:12 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: hood baffles with carbon build up clean to remove | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: No asterisk on drink menu for drink (santa in shorts) with raw egg supply asterisk or change to past...
PASS
October 14, 2016
at 3:31 PM
1 violation
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: 2 high temp units/repair gauges
FAIL
October 11, 2016
at 3:54 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide proper means to dispense all cut fruit at bar provide proper storage of ice scoop at wait station and bar remove bowls from bulk food bins walk in/remove utensils from food bins | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequa...
FAIL
September 29, 2016
at 8:08 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide proper means to dispense all cut fruit at bar provide proper storage of ice scoop at wait station and bar remove bowls from bulk food bins walk in/remove utensils from food bins | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequa...
PASS
October 7, 2015
at 5:22 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Observed wine bottles submerged in ice used for dispensing drinks.Discontinue.PIC removed | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide working internal thermometers for all refrigeration units. | 17-4-20...
FAIL
October 1, 2015
at 12:26 AM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Observed wine bottles submerged in ice used for dispensing drinks.Discontinue.PIC removed | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide working internal thermometers for all refrigeration units. | 17-4-20...
PASS
December 10, 2014
at 3:40 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: provide divider at dishroom handsink | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/ provide proper set up of sink | 27-5-103.11-.12 - Hot and Cold Water: employee restroom/provide hot running water
FAIL
December 9, 2014
at 8:34 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: provide divider at dishroom handsink | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/ provide proper set up of sink | 27-5-103.11-.12 - Hot and Cold Water: employee restroom/provide hot running water