CLERY'S
Latest: PASS
August 26, 2025
Address
331 COLUMBUS AV
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
82 inspections
42 failures
License
License #20702
Last inspected: August 26, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
August 26, 2025
at 5:37 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the interiors of the fryer units to remove grease & soils. Clean the interiors of the bench seating to remove soils.-Dining room | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair ...
FAIL
August 14, 2025
at 6:53 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the interiors of the fryer units to remove grease & soils. Clean the interiors of the bench seating to remove soils.-Dining room | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair ...
PASS
November 14, 2024
at 7:03 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Low temp dish machine not reading chlorine.Repair (bar open friday/saturday only) Multiple other machines available for use | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Rode...
FAIL
November 6, 2024
at 8:21 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Low temp dish machine not reading chlorine.Repair (bar open friday/saturday only) Multiple other machines available for use | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Rode...
PASS
May 9, 2024
at 5:44 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): replace the damaged cover at the bulk tortilla chip bin. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Interiors of ...
FAIL
April 30, 2024
at 7:11 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): replace the damaged cover at the bulk tortilla chip bin. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Interiors of ...
PASS
November 24, 2023
at 4:13 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Prep employees observed without hair restraints. Provide. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Oil bottles obsevred without labels. Provid...
FAIL
November 15, 2023
at 7:24 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Prep employees observed without hair restraints. Provide. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Oil bottles obsevred without labels. Provid...
PASS
June 1, 2023
at 4:27 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide. | 590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Top and sides of grill are covered in soiled tin foil. R...
FAIL
May 25, 2023
at 4:19 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide. | 590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Top and sides of grill are covered in soiled tin foil. R...
PASS
August 4, 2022
at 4:36 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Multiple damp cloths left out at basement bar. Remove. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Beer being stored with ice inside three bay sink at bar. Person in ...
FAIL
July 22, 2022
at 6:10 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Multiple damp cloths left out at basement bar. Remove. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Beer being stored with ice inside three bay sink at bar. Person in ...
PASS
March 31, 2022
at 5:45 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Glass in ice bucket in upstairs bar. Remove to prevent potential contamination. | 590.004/4-501.116-PF - Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf): Ba...
FAIL
March 16, 2022
at 4:14 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Glass in ice bucket in upstairs bar. Remove to prevent potential contamination. | 590.004/4-501.116-PF - Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf): Ba...
PASS
August 18, 2021
at 6:08 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean all bar equipment & shelving to remove soils & residue. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Drain/fruit flies...
FAIL
August 4, 2021
at 6:58 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean all bar equipment & shelving to remove soils & residue. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Drain/fruit flies...
PASS
December 11, 2020
at 4:31 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood sticker expired on 2.25.20.Provide proper hood service .Post updated sticker. PIC instructed to call company to make appt. and forward E-mail confirmation to the Health Department. Lis...
FAIL
December 2, 2020
at 6:49 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood sticker expired on 2.25.20.Provide proper hood service .Post updated sticker. PIC instructed to call company to make appt. and forward E-mail confirmation to the Health Department. Lis...
FAIL
November 9, 2020
at 8:07 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood sticker expired on 2.25.20.Provide proper hood service .Post updated sticker. PIC instructed to call company to make appt. and forward E-mail confirmation to the Health Department. Lis...
FAIL
October 23, 2020
at 5:27 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all bulk storage containers. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): C...
FAIL
October 15, 2020
at 7:01 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all bulk storage containers. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): C...
PASS
February 7, 2020
at 7:37 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): provide caution tape and proper hair cover | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): review/train staff on proper dispensing of mops and mop water in desi...
FAIL
January 31, 2020
at 3:44 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): provide caution tape and proper hair cover | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): review/train staff on proper dispensing of mops and mop water in desi...
PASS
October 3, 2019
at 2:17 PM
12 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): provide clean up kit and written procdures | 590.003/3-306.12-C - Condiments Protection (C): provide proper dispensing utensils for bar cut fruits | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready...
FAIL
September 27, 2019
at 2:32 PM
12 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): provide clean up kit and written procdures | 590.003/3-306.12-C - Condiments Protection (C): provide proper dispensing utensils for bar cut fruits | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready...
PASS
June 4, 2019
at 5:47 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: lower bar/clean black shelving | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: lower bar/remove pipe from draining into handsink | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: clean/organize both lower and s...
FAIL
May 28, 2019
at 4:35 PM
9 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: kitchen/resurface and cut back worn white cutting boards replace damaged bulk chip bin | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: provide drain hoses to soda guns at main bar | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwash...
FAIL
May 17, 2019
at 2:20 PM
8 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: kitchen/resurface and cut back worn white cutting boards replace damaged bulk chip bin | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: provide drain hoses to soda guns at main bar | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwash...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 14, 2019
at 3:19 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: hot line/4 door reach in/replace worn door gasket | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: lower bar/repair low temp dishmachine/tested at 0ppm/only used on weekends | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfa...
FAIL
January 7, 2019
at 4:09 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: hot line/4 door reach in/replace worn door gasket | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: lower bar/repair low temp dishmachine/tested at 0ppm/only used on weekends | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfa...
PASS
August 10, 2018
at 3:39 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: chowder 47 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide covers to employee drinks | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: side bar/provide drain hoses t...
FAIL
August 3, 2018
at 2:16 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: chowder 47 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide covers to employee drinks | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: side bar/provide drain hoses t...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 10, 2018
at 4:23 PM
13 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide proper employee break areas | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: bar/provide drain hoses to all soda guns kitchen/replace worn white cutting boards | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: side...
FAIL
January 3, 2018
at 4:23 PM
13 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide proper employee break areas | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: bar/provide drain hoses to all soda guns kitchen/replace worn white cutting boards | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: side...
PASS
September 22, 2017
at 6:11 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked mushrooms.onions peppers reading 70-73F.Maintain cold holding 41F or Below PIC to remove to cool properly. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Several items reading 70-72F at the ho...
FAIL
September 12, 2017
at 4:24 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked mushrooms.onions peppers reading 70-73F.Maintain cold holding 41F or Below PIC to remove to cool properly. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Several items reading 70-72F at the ho...
PASS
March 29, 2017
at 4:07 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Storage shelving observed with exposed wood surface.Repair Maintain shelving smooth durable and cleanable. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Low temperature dish machine temp guage is not funct...
FAIL
March 16, 2017
at 4:08 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Storage shelving observed with exposed wood surface.Repair Maintain shelving smooth durable and cleanable. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Low temperature dish machine temp guage is not funct...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 20, 2016
at 6:30 PM
9 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair all holes in walls behind the lower function bar. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide working internal thermometers in all refrigeration units. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Therm...
FAIL
September 13, 2016
at 4:51 PM
9 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair all holes in walls behind the lower function bar. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide working internal thermometers in all refrigeration units. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Therm...
PASS
February 10, 2016
at 7:29 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Items in two door reach in 50-60F.PIC voluntarily discarded all items.Repair unit to maintain product 41F or below. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Kitchen low temp dish machine guage broken.R...
FAIL
February 3, 2016
at 7:33 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Items in two door reach in 50-60F.PIC voluntarily discarded all items.Repair unit to maintain product 41F or below. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Kitchen low temp dish machine guage broken.R...
PASS
December 30, 2015
at 6:16 PM
1 violation
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: dining room/found numerous rodent droppings behind and under seat cushions/remove
FAIL
December 22, 2015
at 4:41 PM
1 violation
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: dining room/found numerous rodent droppings behind and under seat cushions/remove
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 8, 2015
at 2:48 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair walk in freezer to operate at 0 degrees or below | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: lower bar/replace damaged/loose door to dishmachine and repair/replace unit | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment...
FAIL
June 1, 2015
at 2:07 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair walk in freezer to operate at 0 degrees or below | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: lower bar/replace damaged/loose door to dishmachine and repair/replace unit | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 16, 2015
at 5:32 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: walk in freezer/replace worn door gasket | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: lower bar/repair dishmachine
FAIL
January 9, 2015
at 5:36 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: walk in freezer/replace worn door gasket | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: lower bar/repair dishmachine | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: side bar/repair leak from drain pipe under beer ...
FAIL
January 2, 2015
at 3:19 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: walk in freezer/replace worn door gasket | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/provide proper set up of sink lower bar/repair dishmachine | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: side ba...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 30, 2014
at 4:59 PM
10 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: kitchen/resurface all worn white cutting boards replace all cracked food service containers | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: hot line/provide proper mechanical cold holding station | 16-4-501.1...