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CLARKE'S

Latest: PASS March 11, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: Financial District

🚇 Nearest Transit: State Street (Orange Line)

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...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department