COOGAN'S BLUFF
Latest: FAIL
November 21, 2025
Address
171 MILK ST
Financial District, MA 02110
Inspection History
51 inspections
23 failures
License
License #20700
Last inspected: November 21, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
FAIL
November 21, 2025
at 4:40 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedure or supplies for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit./ Provide complete vomit clean up kit | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Se...
FAIL
November 14, 2025
at 5:47 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedure or supplies for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit./ Provide complete vomit clean up kit | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Se...
PASS
October 24, 2024
at 6:40 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 20, 2023
at 7:14 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 4, 2023
at 4:32 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Heavily soils on exterior and thick moldy substance inside ice chest. Clean to remove. Food smudges and spills on exterior of all refri...
FAIL
April 19, 2023
at 6:17 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Heavily soils on exterior and thick moldy substance inside ice chest. Clean to remove. Food smudges and spills on exterior of all refri...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 18, 2023
at 3:24 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 8, 2022
at 6:47 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): In the kitchen clean and reseal the top of the grease trap. Remove rust buildup. In the basement walk in freezer remove ice buildup inside the freezer. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - ...
FAIL
December 2, 2022
at 4:39 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): In the kitchen clean and reseal the top of the grease trap. Remove rust buildup. In the basement walk in freezer remove ice buildup inside the freezer. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - ...
PASS
August 19, 2022
at 5:56 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide test kit for mesuring the sanitizer strength. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): clean the interior of the drain compartments to the fryers. | 590.005/5-50...
FAIL
August 12, 2022
at 3:42 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide test kit for mesuring the sanitizer strength. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): clean the interior of the drain compartments to the fryers. | 590.005/5-50...
PASS
April 19, 2022
at 5:00 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): in the kitchen remove grease buildup from the drain compartments to the fryers. | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): provide proper number of hand sink...
FAIL
April 8, 2022
at 5:22 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): in the kitchen remove grease buildup from the drain compartments to the fryers. | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): provide proper number of hand sink...
PASS
August 27, 2021
at 6:26 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 30, 2020
at 6:53 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): In the kitchen keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean basement floor. Keep all non recentl...
PASS
October 25, 2019
at 3:38 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Construction on floor at entrance to kitchen while prep work taking place. Discontinue all kitchen activities until floor construction is complete or discontinued. |...
FAIL
October 11, 2019
at 2:52 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Construction on floor at entrance to kitchen while prep work taking place. Discontinue all kitchen activities until floor construction is complete or discontinued. |...
PASS
February 1, 2019
at 4:01 PM
4 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide accurate test kit for monitoring sanitizer at the low temp glass washer at the bar. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide paper towels and a paper towel dispenser for the hand ...
FAIL
January 16, 2019
at 4:33 PM
4 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide accurate test kit for monitoring sanitizer at the low temp glass washer at the bar. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide paper towels and a paper towel dispenser for the hand ...
PASS
September 21, 2018
at 5:05 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: remove all non ice related materials from storage on top of the ice machine | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide thermometers for all refrigerastors without one on the prep line | 21-3-304.14 - W...
FAIL
September 7, 2018
at 2:47 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: remove all non ice related materials from storage on top of the ice machine | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide thermometers for all refrigerastors without one on the prep line | 21-3-304.14 - W...
PASS
December 14, 2017
at 4:08 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlic and oil mixture observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and store all potentially hazardous foods at below 41F. Mixture was removed at the time of the inspection. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Prot...
FAIL
December 6, 2017
at 6:19 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlic and oil mixture observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and store all potentially hazardous foods at below 41F. Mixture was removed at the time of the inspection. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Prot...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 28, 2017
at 4:31 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several sauce containers with no labels. Provide. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Boxes of soda observed being stored under an observed leak in the basemet ceiling area. | 24-4-903.11 - Clean ...
FAIL
February 21, 2017
at 6:40 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several sauce containers with no labels. Provide. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Boxes of soda observed being stored under an observed leak in the basemet ceiling area. | 24-4-903.11 - Clean ...
PASS
June 10, 2016
at 5:54 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several sauce containers with no labels. Provide. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Open carton of raw eggs observed being stored directly above ready to eat fre...
FAIL
June 2, 2016
at 5:54 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several sauce containers with no labels. Provide. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Open carton of raw eggs observed being stored directly above ready to eat fre...
PASS
April 24, 2015
at 3:15 PM
6 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Utensils stored in stagnant water / Discontinue and properly store. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Door to walk in cooler with paint chipping / Repaint. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Han...
FAIL
April 15, 2015
at 5:13 PM
6 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Utensils stored in stagnant water / Discontinue and properly store. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Door to walk in cooler with paint chipping / Repaint. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Han...
PASS
May 12, 2014
at 6:29 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Prepping raw meat on counter with soiled dishes at dish machine / Discontinue | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Knives stored in between equipment / Discontinue and properly store. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequat...
FAIL
May 2, 2014
at 1:19 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Prepping raw meat on counter with soiled dishes at dish machine / Discontinue | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Knives stored in between equipment / Discontinue and properly store. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequat...
PASS
December 4, 2013
at 3:59 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: The ice machine is rusted. Repair or replace. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The interior of the ice machine is soiled with mold buildup. Clean to remove. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 25, 2013
at 3:50 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: The ice machine is rusted. Repair or replace. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The interior of the ice machine is soiled with mold buildup. Clean to remove. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed...
FAIL
November 14, 2013
at 4:49 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: The ice machine is rusted. Repair or replace. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The interior of the ice machine is soiled with mold buildup. Clean to remove. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 10, 2013
at 5:45 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: The customer ice is in contact with the saod tubes. Provide separation. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: They are using cups behind the bar to dispense the ice. Provide a scoop with a handle. | 17-...
FAIL
May 2, 2013
at 3:20 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: The customer ice is in contact with the saod tubes. Provide separation. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: They are using cups behind the bar to dispense the ice. Provide a scoop with a handle. | 17-...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 29, 2012
at 6:45 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: The soup on the steam table is 127F. Provide proper hot holding of 140F or above and make sure that items are being reheated to 165F. | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: At the onset of the inspecti...
FAIL
August 20, 2012
at 4:01 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: The soup on the steam table is 127F. Provide proper hot holding of 140F or above and make sure that items are being reheated to 165F. | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: At the onset of the inspecti...
PASS
January 19, 2012
at 7:09 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The undercounter refrigerator is not working properly hamburgers are 50F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: The customer ice behind the bar is in contact with soda tubes. Provi...
FAIL
January 10, 2012
at 6:50 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The undercounter refrigerator is not working properly hamburgers are 50F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: The customer ice behind the bar is in contact with soda tubes. Provi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 15, 2011
at 3:19 PM
5 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Prep refidgeration across from handsink is warped(lid not tight fitting and unit running alittle high-cheese at 45F)..Please watch closely and ensure proper temperatures of 41F.If unit ...
FAIL
June 7, 2011
at 4:17 PM
5 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Prep refidgeration across from handsink is warped(lid not tight fitting and unit running alittle high-cheese at 45F)..Please watch closely and ensure proper temperatures of 41F.If unit ...
PASS
September 13, 2010
at 4:40 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Multiple containers not labeled(What in unit??). | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Lobstermeat at 50F and shredded cheese piled high at 60F in prep refridges.(Product put out 1hr ago-Remove product ...
FAIL
August 17, 2010
at 4:22 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Multiple containers not labeled(What in unit??). | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Lobstermeat at 50F and shredded cheese piled high at 60F in prep refridges.(Product put out 1hr ago-Remove product ...
PASS
March 10, 2010
at 3:51 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Mash potato in steam table at 127F. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Tuna in prep refridge temperatured at 47F(Chef explained tuna taken from dry good room mixed with cold ingredient and put out for service.Properly chil...
FAIL
March 2, 2010
at 5:00 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Mash potato in steam table at 127F. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Tuna in prep refridge temperatured at 47F(Chef explained tuna taken from dry good room mixed with cold ingredient and put out for service.Properly chil...
PASS
February 11, 2009
at 7:48 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all boxes 6" off floor in dry goods storage area keep ice 6" off floor of walk in freezer | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide chains for all 602 tanks in basement Do not use milk c...
FAIL
February 4, 2009
at 4:02 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all boxes 6" off floor in dry goods storage area keep ice 6" off floor of walk in freezer | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide chains for all 602 tanks in basement Do not use milk c...
PASS
February 21, 2008
at 3:49 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep all Supplies 6' off floor | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: chain all CO2 tanks do not use milk crates to store food productsJ | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean drain compa...