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Central Wharf Co.

Latest: FAIL November 21, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: Financial District

🚇 Nearest Transit: Aquarium (Blue Line)

Address
160 MILK ST
North End, MA 02109
Inspection History
53 inspections
23 failures
License
License #19691
Last inspected: November 21, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

FAIL November 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers | 590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): kitch...
PASS October 24, 2024 at 6:52 PM
0 violations
PASS October 19, 2023 at 6:53 PM
0 violations
PASS March 27, 2023 at 5:19 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Heavy soils on exterior of cooking equipment and exterior of refrigeration units. Clean to remove | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventil...
FAIL March 20, 2023 at 3:03 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Heavy soils on exterior of cooking equipment and exterior of refrigeration units. Clean to remove | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventil...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 2, 2022 at 5:04 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): reseal grease trap in basement. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): clean cooking equipment in the kitchen area. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilin...
PASS August 23, 2022 at 3:53 PM
0 violations
PASS April 29, 2022 at 5:21 PM
0 violations
PASS December 16, 2021 at 7:13 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 4, 2020 at 6:39 PM
0 violations
PASS December 12, 2019 at 1:22 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling Pests (C): rodent droppings observed on floor area under benches in seating area. Clean floor areas and remove rodent droppings. Provide extermination service and provide reciept of service. Also provide gameplan ...
FAIL November 27, 2019 at 2:07 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling Pests (C): rodent droppings observed on floor area under benches in seating area. Clean floor areas and remove rodent droppings. Provide extermination service and provide reciept of service. Also provide gameplan ...
PASS October 25, 2019 at 3:42 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): In the main kitchen. utensils are stored in stagnant liquid in the wiping cloth buckets. Review proper procedures for storing in use utensils. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use...
FAIL October 11, 2019 at 3:40 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): In the main kitchen. utensils are stored in stagnant liquid in the wiping cloth buckets. Review proper procedures for storing in use utensils. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use...
PASS January 16, 2019 at 4:59 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: In the basement label sink used for food prep/vegtable washing. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide accurate test kit for measuring the sanitizer strength at the low temp dish machine located in the basem...
FAIL January 9, 2019 at 5:01 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: In the basement label sink used for food prep/vegtable washing. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide accurate test kit for measuring the sanitizer strength at the low temp dish machine located in the basem...
PASS November 9, 2018 at 3:56 PM
13 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Bag of uncooked pasta with what appears to be gnaw markings. PIC voluntarily disposed of pasta at the time of the inspection. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Corn that had jus...
FAIL October 26, 2018 at 3:11 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove buildup of soils on ice machine door at the side bar. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all in use wiping cloths ion a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed a...
PASS July 3, 2018 at 3:17 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide scoops with handles for dispensing bulk food items stored in the basement | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide internal thermometers for all refrigerstors in the main kitchen | 17-4-302.1...
FAIL June 19, 2018 at 2:39 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide scoops with handles for dispensing bulk food items stored in the basement | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide internal thermometers for all refrigerstors in the main kitchen | 17-4-302.1...
PASS September 15, 2017 at 3:41 PM
6 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Bag of uncooked pasta with what appears to be gnaw markings. PIC voluntarily disposed of pasta at the time of the inspection. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Corn that had jus...
FAIL September 8, 2017 at 3:55 PM
6 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Bag of uncooked pasta with what appears to be gnaw markings. PIC voluntarily disposed of pasta at the time of the inspection. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Corn that had jus...
PASS January 17, 2017 at 5:44 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Crab meat and several other foods in the top drawer of the 2 drawer cold hilding unit with elevated temperatures of approximately 53F. All other foods in the unit were at below 41F. Ensure all foods are being maintai...
FAIL January 9, 2017 at 5:49 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Crab meat and several other foods in the top drawer of the 2 drawer cold hilding unit with elevated temperatures of approximately 53F. All other foods in the unit were at below 41F. Ensure all foods are being maintai...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 15, 2016 at 5:21 PM
11 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Only 6 tags availabe at the time of the inspection. It was explained by management that oysters arrive several time a week. Provide tags that have been maintained a minimum of 90 days on site. | 04-3-501.15/4-301....
FAIL July 14, 2016 at 5:56 PM
11 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Only 6 tags availabe at the time of the inspection. It was explained by management that oysters arrive several time a week. Provide tags that have been maintained a minimum of 90 days on site. | 04-3-501.15/4-301....
PASS February 26, 2016 at 3:40 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Pulled pork in staem table at 116F. Discontinue and ensure all potentialy hazardous foods are being maintained at 140F and higher. Pulled pork to be reheated at the time of the inspection to 165F to ensure no bacterial g...
FAIL February 17, 2016 at 3:58 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Pulled pork in staem table at 116F. Discontinue and ensure all potentialy hazardous foods are being maintained at 140F and higher. Pulled pork to be reheated at the time of the inspection to 165F to ensure no bacterial g...
PASS January 9, 2015 at 4:47 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw chicken and raw fish temped at 46F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures of 41F or below at all times. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Reach in unit 45F / Repair to ensure uni...
FAIL December 30, 2014 at 4:36 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw chicken and raw fish temped at 46F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures of 41F or below at all times. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Reach in unit 45F / Repair to ensure uni...
PASS May 20, 2014 at 5:19 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide a splash guard on the hand sink in the kitchen to provide separation from prep station. | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: Hand sink in basement blocked / Ensure hand sinks are kept free and c...
FAIL May 13, 2014 at 4:05 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide a splash guard on the hand sink in the kitchen to provide separation from prep station. | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: Hand sink in basement blocked / Ensure hand sinks are kept free and c...
PASS November 25, 2013 at 3:29 PM
6 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The upstairs glass washer is not working. Repair. | 27-5-103.11-.12 - Hot and Cold Water: The cold water in the bathroom is not working. Repair. | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: The handsink in ...
FAIL November 14, 2013 at 4:05 PM
6 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The upstairs glass washer is not working. Repair. | 27-5-103.11-.12 - Hot and Cold Water: The cold water in the bathroom is not working. Repair. | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: The handsink in ...
PASS May 10, 2013 at 5:58 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken on the steam table is 125F. Provide proper hot holding of 140F or above. (Employees reheated the chicken to 165F) | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: There is no splash guard in the kitchen between the bread c...
FAIL May 1, 2013 at 3:25 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken on the steam table is 125F. Provide proper hot holding of 140F or above. (Employees reheated the chicken to 165F) | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: There is no splash guard in the kitchen between the bread c...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS June 28, 2012 at 4:11 PM
9 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: The top of the ice cream freezer is held together with duct tape. Provide a smooth cleanable durable surface. The microwave is held together with tape. Repair or replace. The bottom of the prep table is...
FAIL June 18, 2012 at 4:19 PM
9 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: The top of the ice cream freezer is held together with duct tape. Provide a smooth cleanable durable surface. The microwave is held together with tape. Repair or replace. The bottom of the prep table is...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 1, 2011 at 5:23 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Rice holding at 120F(Double pan in water table(?)??????????Provide minimum of 140F for all foods hot holding. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Multiple different foods in same bucket ...
FAIL November 21, 2011 at 6:36 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Rice holding at 120F(Double pan in water table(?)??????????Provide minimum of 140F for all foods hot holding. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Multiple different foods in same bucket ...
PASS March 7, 2011 at 5:12 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: mash potato in steamwell at 130F(All other product over 130F). | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Shredded cheese piled high in pan at 46F. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken ...
FAIL February 28, 2011 at 4:40 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: mash potato in steamwell at 130F(All other product over 130F). | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Shredded cheese piled high in pan at 46F. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken ...
PASS August 11, 2010 at 6:00 PM
3 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: dishwasher not functioning properly(called for service). | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Fruit fly/drain fly observed in basement and at bar.Provide service reports indicating issue and rem...
FAIL August 4, 2010 at 3:53 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all boxes 6" of floor | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide chains for all CO2 tanks | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: dishwasher not functioning properly(called for service). | 17...
PASS January 20, 2010 at 5:35 PM
3 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No Test Kit(s) on site to test any Sanitizer. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Cloths lying on counters equipment. | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed Clean: Misc. items stored in Restroom....
FAIL January 13, 2010 at 7:27 PM
3 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No Test Kit(s) on site to test any Sanitizer. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Cloths lying on counters equipment. | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed Clean: Misc. items stored in Restroom....
PASS September 28, 2009 at 4:17 PM
0 violations
FAIL September 21, 2009 at 2:14 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all boxes 6" of floor | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide chains for all CO2 tanks | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide test kit for low temp dish machine in basement | 36-6-201.11...
PASS January 12, 2009 at 7:15 PM
8 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Po not thaw food products in hand sink. Observed raw chicken thawing in hand sink | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide chains for all CO2 tanks stored in basement ° | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department