Bistro du Midi
Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 27, 2025
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