Boston Living Center
Latest: PASS
October 17, 2025
Address
29 STANHOPE ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
94 inspections
40 failures
License
License #20419
Last inspected: October 17, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
October 17, 2025
at 4:32 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): The steamer is leaking from the rear drainage hose.Identify the issue & repair
FAIL
October 7, 2025
at 3:21 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): The steamer is leaking from the rear drainage hose.Identify the issue & repair | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the dunnage rack to remove soils-- ...
FAIL
September 30, 2025
at 3:02 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): The steamer is leaking from the rear drainage hose.Identify the issue & repair | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the dunnage rack to remove soils-- ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 5, 2025
at 5:58 PM
17 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): PIC did not answer correctly proper hot holding temperature of at least 135F; PIC did not answer correctly proper two stage cooling procedures for their leftovers to be giv...
FAIL
July 29, 2025
at 4:56 PM
17 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): PIC did not answer correctly proper hot holding temperature of at least 135F; PIC did not answer correctly proper two stage cooling procedures for their leftovers to be giv...
PASS
March 13, 2025
at 2:25 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the dunnage rack in front of the can rack to remove soils. Clean the exterior surface of the grease trap to remove soils. | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and ...
FAIL
March 5, 2025
at 4:38 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the dunnage rack in front of the can rack to remove soils. Clean the exterior surface of the grease trap to remove soils. | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and ...
PASS
December 10, 2024
at 5:07 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): The interior white panel of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Cl...
FAIL
December 3, 2024
at 4:03 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): The interior white panel of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Cl...
PASS
May 30, 2024
at 2:53 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items in the walk in observed stored on the floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches during storage. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the ...
FAIL
May 20, 2024
at 5:01 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items in the walk in observed stored on the floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches during storage. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the ...
PASS
January 24, 2024
at 5:53 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.112-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf): High temp dish machine rinse guage not operating.Repair Disk thermometer reading 149F Discontinue using the machine PIC to use 3 bay sink Wash temp ...
FAIL
January 9, 2024
at 5:12 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.112-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf): High temp dish machine rinse guage not operating.Repair Disk thermometer reading 149F Discontinue using the machine PIC to use 3 bay sink Wash temp ...
PASS
November 20, 2023
at 4:38 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Handles of scoops observed stored with handle in product in bulk containers. Discontine. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold H...
FAIL
November 13, 2023
at 7:18 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Handles of scoops observed stored with handle in product in bulk containers. Discontine. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold H...
PASS
August 17, 2023
at 4:16 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods. Person in charge corrected. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Dust build up ...
FAIL
August 9, 2023
at 4:51 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods. Person in charge corrected. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Dust build up ...
PASS
March 13, 2023
at 4:33 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Observed squeeze bottles without labels. Provide. | 590.004/4-303.11-PF - Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf): Sanitizer at three bay sink registe...
FAIL
March 6, 2023
at 4:45 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Observed squeeze bottles without labels. Provide. | 590.004/4-303.11-PF - Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf): Sanitizer at three bay sink registe...
PASS
September 22, 2022
at 6:37 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Food items on ground in walk in cooler. Elevate to prevent contamination. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Markin...
FAIL
September 15, 2022
at 4:44 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Food items on ground in walk in cooler. Elevate to prevent contamination. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Markin...
PASS
May 23, 2022
at 6:27 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters are soiled above grill station. Hood sticker is expired. Clean to remove soils.
FAIL
May 16, 2022
at 6:46 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw shell eggs stored above RTE foods in back prep area. Seperate raw from ready to eat. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination fr...
FAIL
May 9, 2022
at 6:40 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw shell eggs stored above RTE foods in back prep area. Seperate raw from ready to eat. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination fr...
PASS
February 11, 2022
at 3:33 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods. Observed raw chicken stored above ready to eat tortillas. Person in charge corrected on site....
FAIL
January 31, 2022
at 7:11 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods. Observed raw chicken stored above ready to eat tortillas. Person in charge corrected on site....
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 20, 2021
at 3:52 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): Rear water line at the coffee machine observed leaking.Repair
PASS
September 20, 2021
at 2:21 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Interior panel of the ice machine observed soiled.Clean to remove soils.
FAIL
September 9, 2021
at 3:25 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Interior panel of the ice machine observed soiled.Clean to remove soils.
PASS
June 17, 2021
at 2:48 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C): High temp dish machine wash guage observed not operating.Repair Maintain wash temp 150F or per manufactures instructions. Rin...
FAIL
June 9, 2021
at 2:42 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C): High temp dish machine wash guage observed not operating.Repair Maintain wash temp 150F or per manufactures instructions. Rin...
PASS
March 26, 2021
at 2:43 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all bulk storage bins. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Items in the walk in u...
FAIL
March 19, 2021
at 2:53 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all bulk storage bins. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Items in the walk in u...
PASS
January 10, 2020
at 4:19 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-303.11-C - Intensity-Lighting (C): kitchen/replace burnt out lights | 590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling Pests (C): salad bar/kitchen/storage room/remove evidence of rodent droppings from floor
FAIL
January 3, 2020
at 3:56 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-303.11-C - Intensity-Lighting (C): kitchen/replace burnt out lights | 590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling Pests (C): salad bar/kitchen/storage room/remove evidence of rodent droppings from floor
PASS
November 1, 2019
at 3:30 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): provide clean up kit and written procedures | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): provide proper date marking for tcs...
FAIL
October 18, 2019
at 2:44 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): provide clean up kit and written procedures | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): provide proper date marking for tcs...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 13, 2019
at 2:58 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean dust from top silver shelving at center island in kitchen | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: clean dust from walls around dishmachine
PASS
January 17, 2019
at 3:17 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: pastries 50 degrees/potato salad and tuna salad 52 degrees grren beans and tomato 76 degrees/cut strawberries and apples 52 degrees/provide proper temperatue of 41 degres or below | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Roden...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 10, 2019
at 3:48 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: pastries 50 degrees/potato salad and tuna salad 52 degrees grren beans and tomato 76 degrees/cut strawberries and apples 52 degrees/provide proper temperatue of 41 degres or below | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Roden...
FAIL
January 3, 2019
at 6:16 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: pastries 50 degrees/potato salad and tuna salad 52 degrees/provide proper temperatue of 41 degres or below | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: rear kitchen by windows and storage room/remove evidence of ...
PASS
September 27, 2018
at 3:47 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: juice bar/fruits and vegetables 50 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: juice bar/remove counter from walkway
FAIL
September 19, 2018
at 3:35 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: juice bar/fruits and vegetables 50 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: juice bar/remove counter from walkway
PASS
June 18, 2018
at 2:23 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: yogurt 55 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: self serve/provide please use utensils only signage properly defrost all frozen meats under refrigeration | 23-...
FAIL
June 11, 2018
at 2:42 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: yogurt 55 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: self serve/provide please use utensils only signage properly defrost all frozen meats under refrigeration | 23-...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 9, 2018
at 3:31 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: front cold station/properly store all paper products 6 inches off floor | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: provide scoop with handle for bulk food bins | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: front ...
FAIL
January 2, 2018
at 3:57 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: front cold station/properly store all paper products 6 inches off floor | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: provide scoop with handle for bulk food bins | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: front ...
PASS
November 9, 2017
at 4:45 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Items observed stored on the floor.Discontinue Ensure all items are stored at last 6 inches off the floor. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: High temp dish machine wash guage readin...
FAIL
November 2, 2017
at 4:22 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Items observed stored on the floor.Discontinue Ensure all items are stored at last 6 inches off the floor. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: High temp dish machine wash guage readin...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 1, 2017
at 2:35 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on all bulk food storage containers. Upon re-inspection PIC correcting on site | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide Quats test kit | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitiz...