CHEQUERS
Latest: PASS
November 17, 2025
Address
72 E CONCORD ST
South End, MA 02118
Inspection History
64 inspections
29 failures
License
License #20811
Last inspected: November 17, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
November 17, 2025
at 4:53 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Observed expired Certified Food Protection Manager certificate posted. Remove and post updated certificate | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Pre...
FAIL
November 10, 2025
at 5:11 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Observed expired Certified Food Protection Manager certificate posted. Remove and post updated certificate | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Pre...
PASS
May 21, 2025
at 3:18 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Provide confirmation of registration for Certified Food Protection Manager certificates to the Health Division | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the...
FAIL
May 13, 2025
at 5:38 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Provide confirmation of registration for Certified Food Protection Manager certificates to the Health Division | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the...
PASS
July 25, 2024
at 5:07 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 22, 2024
at 6:10 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Observed pre-wrapped chicken quesadillas / guacamole / sliced tomatoes stored in refrigerated unit between 50F-60F. Discussed with PIC to maint...
FAIL
March 14, 2024
at 4:18 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Observed pre-wrapped chicken quesadillas / guacamole / sliced tomatoes stored in refrigerated unit between 50F-60F. Discussed with PIC to maint...
PASS
August 29, 2023
at 2:43 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide a label on all squeeze bottles with the common name of food item stored inside. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety...
FAIL
August 22, 2023
at 6:18 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide a label on all squeeze bottles with the common name of food item stored inside. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety...
PASS
January 27, 2023
at 3:37 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed utensils stored in stagnant water at the cooking grill. Remove and follow proper procedures for in-use utensils | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control ...
FAIL
January 19, 2023
at 5:29 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed utensils stored in stagnant water at the cooking grill. Remove and follow proper procedures for in-use utensils | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control ...
PASS
October 18, 2022
at 2:48 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Observed tuna @ 50F at deli station. PIC removed and store on ice until 41F or below. Corrected on site. | 590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (P...
FAIL
October 4, 2022
at 4:12 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Observed tuna @ 50F at deli station. PIC removed and store on ice until 41F or below. Corrected on site. | 590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (P...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 25, 2022
at 4:53 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Observed food spills / soils on floor in walk in cooler and 2 door reach in milk unit. Clean to remove all soils / spills.
PASS
May 17, 2022
at 5:16 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored in stagnant water / Discontinue and properly store | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Chili cooling in ice baths on the...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 8, 2022
at 4:39 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Observed sliced deli meats stored in refrigerated units and held over 24hrs stated by PIC. Discussed to provide date marking on all ready to eat items ...
FAIL
January 28, 2022
at 4:46 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Observed sliced deli meats stored in refrigerated units and held over 24hrs stated by PIC. Discussed to provide date marking on all ready to eat items ...
FAIL
July 14, 2021
at 4:27 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored in stagnant water / Discontinue and properly store | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Chili cooling in ice baths on the...
PASS
March 25, 2021
at 2:57 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored in stagnant water / PIC removed from service to clean and sanitize and properly store clean and dry. | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood ta...
FAIL
March 9, 2021
at 4:30 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored in stagnant water / PIC removed from service to clean and sanitize and properly store clean and dry. | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood ta...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 5, 2020
at 4:11 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.12-C - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C): Ceiling tiles in back kitchen with visible soils / Clean to remove Exterior of ice machine with visible soils / Clean to remove.
PASS
July 2, 2019
at 7:23 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken on hot line between 109F and 124F. PIC stated that it was cooling before put on to steam table. Proper hot hold at 135F or above. Reheated to above 165F. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Clean cuttin...
FAIL
June 11, 2019
at 6:51 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken on hot line between 109F and 124F. PIC stated that it was cooling before put on to steam table. Proper hot hold at 135F or above. Reheated to above 165F. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Clean cuttin...
PASS
January 24, 2019
at 8:21 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Salad mix in salad bar 47F and macaroni at 49F. PIC added move ice removed containers and replace with back up. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace white cutting board on cookline. | 15-4-202.16 - N...
FAIL
January 10, 2019
at 1:17 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Salad mix in salad bar 47F and macaroni at 49F. PIC added move ice removed containers and replace with back up. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace white cutting board on cookline. | 15-4-202.16 - N...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 4, 2018
at 4:16 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Discontinue to cover food that is in walk in cooling. Cool properly as discussed. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut tomatoes 49F chicken kabobs 51F sliced ham 49F. Must be stored at or below 41F. Review with staff to c...
FAIL
August 22, 2018
at 3:56 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Discontinue to cover food that is in walk in cooling. Cool properly as discussed. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut tomatoes 49F chicken kabobs 51F sliced ham 49F. Must be stored at or below 41F. Review with staff to c...
PASS
April 26, 2018
at 3:40 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut tomatoes in salad bar and sandwich station between 46F to 49F. Himmus in sandwich station at 51F. PIC needs to cool properly after prep back to 41F or below before using on line. Container of fresh salad next to...
FAIL
April 19, 2018
at 3:39 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut tomatoes in salad bar and sandwich station between 46F to 49F. Himmus in sandwich station at 51F. PIC needs to cool properly after prep back to 41F or below before using on line. Container of fresh salad next to...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 11, 2017
at 1:39 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly label all pre-packaged salads/pastries | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: walk in/resurface worn floor storage room/resurface worn floor | 38-6-303.11 - Inadequate Lightin...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 25, 2017
at 2:59 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: salad bar/tuna 53 and potato salad 53 degrees/provideproper temperature of 41 degrees or below/removed by manager | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: salad bar/provide proper food protection for all opened bulk food...
FAIL
May 18, 2017
at 2:01 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: salad bar/tuna 53 and potato salad 53 degrees/provideproper temperature of 41 degrees or below/removed by manager | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: salad bar/provide proper food protection for all opened bulk food...
PASS
December 23, 2016
at 3:28 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: storage room/walk in/resurface worn floor | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: rear hot line/provide updated licensed hood cleaning sticker
FAIL
December 8, 2016
at 5:15 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: provide ingredient label to all individually packaged pastries | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: salad bar/provide proper food protection for all condiments at bar storage room/store all opened ...
FAIL
November 30, 2016
at 3:01 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: provide ingredient label to all individually packaged pastries | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: salad bar/provide proper food protection for all condiments at bar storage room/store all opened ...
PASS
May 26, 2016
at 6:14 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove portable fan | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: sandwich reach in/remove stagnate water from unit repair faucet handles to all sinks to repair leaks and loose faucets | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Im...
FAIL
May 12, 2016
at 5:19 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: chicken 98 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: salad bar/grape leaves 53/cottage cheese 54/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below chicken breast 52 degre...
FAIL
May 5, 2016
at 2:53 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: chicken 98 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: salad bar/grape leaves 53/cottage cheese 54/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below chicken breast 52 degre...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 15, 2015
at 5:46 PM
7 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace all scored cutting boards.... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: reseal all grease traps....replace defective doorgaskets......provide a rack for properly air drying all trays and cutting...
FAIL
November 30, 2015
at 5:48 PM
7 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace all scored cutting boards.... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: reseal all grease traps....replace defective doorgaskets......provide a rack for properly air drying all trays and cutting...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 4, 2014
at 5:02 PM
14 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: provide a list of ingredients on all packaged baked goods... | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: elevate all foods 6 to 8 inches off the floor...seal all exposed insulation at cooking line.. | 14-4-202.11...
FAIL
November 13, 2014
at 4:51 PM
12 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: provide a list of ingredients on all packaged baked goods... | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: elevate all foods 6 to 8 inches off the floor...seal all exposed insulation at cooking line.. | 14-4-202.11...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 17, 2014
at 4:50 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace scored cutting board.. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: replace defective doorgaskets.. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: repair leaky faucet as needed..
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 21, 2013
at 2:32 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: provide ingredient labels for all packaged pastries | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: salad bar/provide proper food protection | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: sandwich station/repl...
FAIL
May 7, 2013
at 3:00 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: provide ingredient labels for all packaged pastries | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: salad bar/provide proper food protection | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: sandwich station/repl...
FAIL
April 30, 2013
at 2:57 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: provide ingredient labels for all packaged pastries | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: kitchen/properly store all foods 6 inches off floor salad bar/provide proper food protection properly store ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
October 19, 2012
at 2:29 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: beef on speed rack/80 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below pasta salad at sandwich bar/50 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below all items removed discarded by owner | 15-4-202...
FAIL
October 2, 2012
at 3:11 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: beef on speed rack/80 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below pasta salad at sandwich bar/50 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below all items removed discarded by owner | 15-4-202...