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City Bar/M. J. O'Connor's

Latest: PASS September 10, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Bar

📍 Neighborhood: South Boston

Address
425 SUMMER ST
Boston, MA 02210
Inspection History
31 inspections
9 failures
License
License #30249
Last inspected: September 10, 2025

Inspection History (31 most recent)

PASS September 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Observed hvac wrapping and tape loose and torn. Repair | 590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Provide proper door sweeps to assist with pest control. | 590.006/6-501.11-C - R...
FAIL September 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Observed hvac wrapping and tape loose and torn. Repair | 590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Provide proper door sweeps to assist with pest control. | 590.006/6-501.11-C - R...
FAIL August 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Observed hvac wrapping and tape loose and torn. Repair | 590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Provide proper door sweeps to assist with pest control. | 590.006/6-501.11-C - R...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-301.14-C - Handwashing Signage (C): Handsinks missing proper signage. Provide | 590.006/6-501.110-C - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C): Observed staff personal items stored in the dumpsink. PIC directed staff to remove and hang prop...
PASS November 13, 2024 at 3:13 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Heavy food soils on top of this dish machine. Clean to remove | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Rodent droppings and food debri observed behind multiple seating b...
FAIL November 6, 2024 at 5:02 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Heavy food soils on top of this dish machine. Clean to remove | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Rodent droppings and food debri observed behind multiple seating b...
PASS June 24, 2024 at 1:44 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Observed a broke lid on the bulk storage bin with rice. Remove and replace with proper coverage.
FAIL June 14, 2024 at 5:34 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Observed a broke lid on the bulk storage bin with rice. Remove and replace with proper coverage.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 18, 2023 at 3:24 PM
0 violations
PASS December 19, 2022 at 5:07 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Half eaten cheeseburger observed on the cutting board at the service line. Discontinue and provide a designated area for staff to eat. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Iden...
FAIL December 7, 2022 at 7:21 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Half eaten cheeseburger observed on the cutting board at the service line. Discontinue and provide a designated area for staff to eat. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Iden...
PASS August 12, 2021 at 4:53 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 23, 2020 at 5:40 PM
0 violations
PASS December 5, 2019 at 4:28 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 8, 2018 at 2:13 PM
1 violation
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Observed food worker wipe surfaces with wiping cloth not immersed in sanitizer. Provide wiping cloths immersed in approved sanitizer.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 14, 2017 at 10:47 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean vent above dish machine to remove dust build up. City bar: Interiors of left side 3 door refrigeration unit observed with spills & stains.Clean to remove.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 24, 2016 at 4:27 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Relocate stapler and any drinks located above the ice machine at the bar Keep any raw shell eggs stored ready to eat foods - | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean inside the small refrigeratin u...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 27, 2015 at 3:22 PM
1 violation
37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: clean wall behind the hot line. Remove buildup.
PASS June 30, 2014 at 3:29 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: replace missing hoses for soda dispenser drains. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Repair the wash gauge at the high temp dish machine. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide thermom...
FAIL June 6, 2014 at 3:34 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: replace missing hoses for soda dispenser drains. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Repair the wash gauge at the high temp dish machine. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide thermom...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS November 13, 2013 at 4:37 PM
4 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Provide proper methods for thawing food products. Do not thaw food items in stagnant water | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Do not store anything on top of ice machines. Keep only ice related items on ...
FAIL October 29, 2013 at 4:55 PM
4 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Provide proper methods for thawing food products. Do not thaw food items in stagnant water | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Do not store anything on top of ice machines. Keep only ice related items on ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS August 1, 2012 at 3:14 PM
0 violations
PASS January 20, 2011 at 6:22 PM
0 violations
PASS October 27, 2009 at 6:02 PM
3 violations
10-4.302.11 - Food Utensil Storage: 1) scoop on top of main ice machine store clean and dry | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: 1) no drain lines at soda gun holders supply | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: 1) no...
FAIL October 13, 2009 at 3:22 PM
3 violations
10-4.302.11 - Food Utensil Storage: 1) scoop on top of main ice machine store clean and dry | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: 1) no drain lines at soda gun holders supply | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: 1) no...
PASS March 9, 2009 at 4:03 PM
3 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) panini machine with soils clean to remove | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: 1) no paper towels supply 2) no paper towels supply | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenanc...
FAIL February 23, 2009 at 6:44 PM
3 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) panini machine with soils clean to remove | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: 1) no paper towels supply 2) no paper towels supply | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenanc...
PASS October 16, 2008 at 4:00 PM
0 violations
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department