CLARKE'S
Latest: PASS
March 11, 2025
Address
21 MERCHANTS RO
North End, MA 02109
Inspection History
54 inspections
18 failures
License
License #18796
Last inspected: March 11, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
March 11, 2025
at 3:56 PM
0 violations
PASS
April 11, 2024
at 3:41 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 7, 2023
at 5:14 PM
0 violations
PASS
June 27, 2023
at 6:12 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 13, 2022
at 7:41 PM
0 violations
PASS
June 24, 2022
at 6:03 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 18, 2022
at 7:20 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 11, 2021
at 4:44 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 19, 2021
at 7:36 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 20, 2020
at 7:23 PM
0 violations
PASS
June 10, 2020
at 5:39 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 23, 2020
at 7:38 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.110-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf): Low temp dishwasher unable to reach 120F/120F . Manually tested water 103F high temp reached . REPAIR PIC call for repair. repairman on route. | 590.004/4-...
FAIL
January 16, 2020
at 5:48 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.110-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf): Low temp dishwasher unable to reach 120F/120F . Manually tested water 103F high temp reached . REPAIR PIC call for repair. repairman on route. | 590.004/4-...
PASS
October 17, 2019
at 3:48 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): All prepared foods without proper dated marking.
FAIL
October 10, 2019
at 3:39 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): All prepared foods without proper dated marking.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 12, 2019
at 5:41 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Soils and food debris in prep units and racks. Clean to remove | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: No signage or paper towel at back back .. Provide for proper handwashing.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 11, 2018
at 3:28 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Wiping cloth lining shelving in prep unit . Remove. Shelving must remain easily cleanable. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Food debris in upright freeze . Clean to remove. | 32-6-301.11-02...
PASS
April 2, 2018
at 6:17 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Wine bottle being store in ice the same ice used for customer drinks. Remove .Store wine separate from ice use for drinks. PIC removed. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Soiled can opener blade. ...
FAIL
March 22, 2018
at 4:50 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Wine bottle being store in ice the same ice used for customer drinks. Remove .Store wine separate from ice use for drinks. PIC removed. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Soiled can opener blade. ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 22, 2017
at 5:13 PM
1 violation
37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: Tiles missing in dishroom on wall replace.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 8, 2017
at 6:41 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Missing tiles on warewashing area wall. Replace. Room off kitchen with ice machine with missing and damaged tiles. Replace with smooth durable cleanable non porous easily cleanable ceil...
PASS
August 25, 2016
at 3:18 PM
4 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Low temperature dishwasher in dishroom with empty chlorine sanitizer bottla at the time of inspection. PIC took corrective action and replaced sanitizer. Reading 50PPM. Maintain dishwashing chemicals fully ...
FAIL
August 18, 2016
at 2:19 PM
4 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Low temperature dishwasher in dishroom with empty chlorine sanitizer bottla at the time of inspection. PIC took corrective action and replaced sanitizer. Reading 50PPM. Maintain dishwashing chemicals fully ...
PASS
March 8, 2016
at 3:01 PM
3 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Toilet in ladies room toilet flush valve in disrepair per PIC . Repair. Faucet in mens room leaking. Repair. | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: Stairway to basement with exposed wood ...
FAIL
February 24, 2016
at 3:45 PM
3 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Toilet in ladies room toilet flush valve in disrepair per PIC . Repair. Faucet in mens room leaking. Repair. | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: Stairway to basement with exposed wood ...
PASS
January 16, 2015
at 6:30 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 11, 2014
at 6:20 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
July 23, 2013
at 12:27 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Walk in refrigerator -Elevate all food products 6" off floor. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where necessary. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Kitc...
FAIL
July 12, 2013
at 2:37 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Walk in refrigerator -Elevate all food products 6" off floor. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where necessary. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Kitc...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 5, 2012
at 4:06 PM
11 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Properly store scoop | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Rusted exterior of grease trap | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior of ice machine | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surf...
FAIL
October 22, 2012
at 2:15 PM
11 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Properly store scoop | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Rusted exterior of grease trap | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior of ice machine | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surf...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 5, 2012
at 4:15 PM
14 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Resurface worn cutting. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Rusted grease trap | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Broken gauge cover on low temp. dish machine. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwash...
FAIL
March 22, 2012
at 2:32 PM
14 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Resurface worn cutting. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Rusted grease trap | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Broken gauge cover on low temp. dish machine. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwash...
PASS
November 9, 2011
at 7:19 PM
9 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: reseal grease trap in dishroom. Seal in rust buildup. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide test kit for low temp glass washer at main bar | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean out cor...
FAIL
October 25, 2011
at 3:49 PM
9 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: reseal grease trap in dishroom. Seal in rust buildup. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide test kit for low temp glass washer at main bar | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean out cor...
PASS
May 17, 2011
at 6:40 AM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: provide Drain line for Soda gun located at the back bar | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: provide proper storasge of wiping cloths when not being used | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintain...
FAIL
May 10, 2011
at 2:46 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: provide Drain line for Soda gun located at the back bar | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: provide proper storasge of wiping cloths when not being used | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintain...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 9, 2010
at 4:27 PM
3 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean Shelves at employee locker/ changing area in basement | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: Cleanout cha...
PASS
May 11, 2010
at 6:41 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all food products 6" off floor area inside walk in cooler | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide chains for all CO2 tanks Remove tinfoil from all corking equipment. | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Pr...
FAIL
May 4, 2010
at 2:14 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all food products 6" off floor area inside walk in cooler | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide chains for all CO2 tanks Remove tinfoil from all corking equipment. | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Pr...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 25, 2009
at 2:06 PM
6 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Kitchen-do not store raw products over ready to eat foods. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Kitchen Repair can opener holder. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surface...
FAIL
August 18, 2009
at 3:27 PM
6 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Kitchen-do not store raw products over ready to eat foods. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Kitchen Repair can opener holder. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surface...
PASS
July 24, 2009
at 5:03 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Repair non working cooking vent hood. Clean vent hood and provide receipt from vent Company.
PASS
March 13, 2009
at 3:21 PM
4 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: provide food scoop | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: repair replace bro...
FAIL
March 6, 2009
at 6:21 PM
4 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: provide food scoop | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: repair replace bro...
PASS
October 14, 2008
at 5:51 PM
3 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: bulk food bins | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage:
FAIL
October 7, 2008
at 2:06 PM
3 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: bulk food bins | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage:
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 16, 2008
at 5:20 PM
6 violations
19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Bar -Replace test kits for glass washer | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Bar-clean tonic hose holder. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Kitchen-clean bet...
FAIL
May 5, 2008
at 2:17 PM
6 violations
19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Bar -Replace test kits for glass washer | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Bar-clean tonic hose holder. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Kitchen-clean bet...