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Bistro du Midi

Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 27, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: Bay Village

🚇 Nearest Transit: Arlington (Green Line)

Address
272 BOYLSTON ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
38 inspections
13 failures
License
License #22642
Last inspected: August 27, 2025

Inspection History (38 most recent)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-301.14-C - Handwashing Signage (C): Provide handwashing signage at handsink between raw bar and ROP packaging station.
PASS May 27, 2025 at 5:08 PM
6 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Repeat priority violation for ROP packaging of foods. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-101.11-P - Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P): 20 lbs of du...
FAIL May 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM
6 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Repeat priority violation for ROP packaging of foods. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-101.11-P - Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P): 20 lbs of du...
PASS April 5, 2024 at 4:03 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Food workers not washing hands. Retrain staff. Corrected on site. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003...
FAIL March 26, 2024 at 2:11 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Food workers not washing hands. Retrain staff. Corrected on site. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003...
PASS January 9, 2024 at 5:29 PM
16 violations
590.002/2-302.11-PF - Maintenance-Fingernails (Pf): Food handler with long painted nails | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Multiple containers on line not labeled with common name | 590.003/3-3...
FAIL December 26, 2023 at 6:17 PM
16 violations
590.002/2-302.11-PF - Maintenance-Fingernails (Pf): Food handler with long painted nails | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Multiple containers on line not labeled with common name | 590.003/3-3...
PASS June 21, 2023 at 6:15 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw chicken cutlets stored above ready to eat foods in production line refrigerator. Person in charge corrected. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils ...
FAIL June 14, 2023 at 3:55 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw chicken cutlets stored above ready to eat foods in production line refrigerator. Person in charge corrected. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils ...
PASS August 10, 2022 at 6:23 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw beef stored above ready to eat items in production line cooler. Person in charge corrected. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature C...
FAIL August 3, 2022 at 4:25 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw beef stored above ready to eat items in production line cooler. Person in charge corrected. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature C...
PASS December 30, 2021 at 3:54 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-602.12-C - Cooking and Baking Equipment (C): Clean all cooking equipment free of built up soils. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean all shelving throughout - kitchen/prep/bakery/ware washing/serving stations Clean...
FAIL December 13, 2021 at 7:01 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-602.12-C - Cooking and Baking Equipment (C): Clean all cooking equipment free of built up soils. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean all shelving throughout - kitchen/prep/bakery/ware washing/serving stations Clean...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 27, 2020 at 1:20 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 5, 2019 at 7:07 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Ceiling tiles above prep tables observed soiled with stains.Clean to remove soils
PASS April 24, 2019 at 5:31 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide drip hose at soda gun. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of microve oven soiled.Clean to remove soils Bars:Upper/lower bars-Clean floors under/around equipment to remove soi...
FAIL April 16, 2019 at 4:54 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide drip hose at soda gun. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of microve oven soiled.Clean to remove soils Bars:Upper/lower bars-Clean floors under/around equipment to remove soi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 1, 2018 at 5:52 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Cook line refrigeration unit at grill area not operating.Repair.Unit is empty/not in service PIC states that that repair order has been submitted.Repair to take place within 2 weeks.PIC to forward picture o...
PASS January 3, 2018 at 4:54 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on all bulk food storage containers. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Items observed stored on the floor.Discontinue.maintain all storage at least 6 inches off the floor. | 15-4-...
FAIL December 20, 2017 at 5:21 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on all bulk food storage containers. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Items observed stored on the floor.Discontinue.maintain all storage at least 6 inches off the floor. | 15-4-...
PASS December 1, 2016 at 1:59 PM
1 violation
M-2-201.11/.14 .15 - Non-Compliance w/Employee Health Policy: Purpose of today's visit is due to a confrimed foodborne illness of an employee. Employee last worked on 11-8-16 and is schedule to work on 11-11-16. Employee did not notify the ow...
FAIL November 10, 2016 at 3:16 PM
1 violation
M-2-201.11/.14 .15 - Non-Compliance w/Employee Health Policy: Purpose of today's visit is due to a confrimed foodborne illness of an employee. Employee last worked on 11-8-16 and is schedule to work on 11-11-16. Employee did not notify the ow...
PASS June 2, 2016 at 5:59 PM
4 violations
24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: Clean equipment stored next to mop sink/food products stored on shelving above mop sink- Enclose mop sink or remove all food and food contacts equipment from this area. | 31-5-203.11 - Number ...
FAIL May 19, 2016 at 6:04 PM
21 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Food containers not labeled with common name - Kitchen | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bottled beverages stored in customer ice - Bar Remove items from top of ice machine - Kitchen | 08-3-305-...
FAIL May 10, 2016 at 12:43 PM
19 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Food containers not labeled with common name - Kitchen | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bottled beverages stored in customer ice - Bar Remove items from top of ice machine - Kitchen | 08-3-305-...
PASS December 23, 2015 at 7:45 PM
0 violations
PASS July 13, 2015 at 5:36 PM
1 violation
M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: 105 CMR 561--CFPM Robert Sisca states that they manufacture ice cream on site.Information was given regarding an additional payment fee for there permit also information for lab testing.PIC was asked to forward ...
FAIL July 1, 2015 at 6:14 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Freezer door not closing properly causing a large ice build up inside.PIC states a new door is on order and freezer will be cleaned of all unnecessary ice. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Prov...
FAIL June 22, 2015 at 4:24 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Freezer door not closing properly causing a large ice build up inside.PIC states a new door is on order and freezer will be cleaned of all unnecessary ice. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Prov...
PASS January 23, 2014 at 6:44 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS August 14, 2013 at 6:14 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS January 13, 2012 at 7:41 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 18, 2011 at 3:33 PM
4 violations
19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: repair rinse cycle temperature of main dishwasher immediately and use two other machines while it is being repaired | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all dust and ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 7, 2010 at 3:28 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all areas of ice machine to remove dust at edges rim scoop holder and all air intake filters and provide routine maintenance on machine | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceili...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 12, 2010 at 7:22 PM
0 violations
PASS December 1, 2009 at 5:44 PM
0 violations
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department