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Estragon

Latest: PASS October 8, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: South End

🚇 Nearest Transit: Back Bay (Orange Line)

Address
700 HARRISON AV
South End, MA 02118
Inspection History
46 inspections
23 failures
License
License #28706
Last inspected: October 8, 2025

Inspection History (46 most recent)

PASS October 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-202.13-P - Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P): Observed no air gap installed at prep sink. Discussed with PIC to contact licensed plumber for repairs and provide report
FAIL October 1, 2025 at 9:38 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-202.13-P - Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P): Observed no air gap installed at prep sink. Discussed with PIC to contact licensed plumber for repairs and provide report
PASS October 10, 2024 at 4:23 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-204.117-PF - Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf): Observed low temp dish machine not properly dispensing sanitizer. Contact company for repairs to ensure proper chemical sanitization | 590.004/4-6...
FAIL October 2, 2024 at 11:31 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-204.117-PF - Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf): Observed low temp dish machine not properly dispensing sanitizer. Contact company for repairs to ensure proper chemical sanitization | 590.004/4-6...
PASS November 21, 2023 at 7:59 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Observed shell stock tags not properly completed. Ensure all shell stocks tag are properly completed with the last date sold and held for 90 days | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Stora...
FAIL November 15, 2023 at 12:48 AM
10 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Observed shell stock tags not properly completed. Ensure all shell stocks tag are properly completed with the last date sold and held for 90 days | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Stora...
PASS October 26, 2022 at 3:17 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): I observed staff washing hand with gloves on and not utilizing handsink he washed them in 3 bay sink.- Train staff to properly wash hands in designated area with soap and water without donning gloves. Disc...
FAIL October 21, 2022 at 11:37 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): I observed staff washing hand with gloves on and not utilizing handsink he washed them in 3 bay sink.- Train staff to properly wash hands in designated area with soap and water without donning gloves. Disc...
PASS October 25, 2021 at 4:25 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C): High temp kitchen machine rinse temp readin 210F.Repair Maintain rinse temp 180-194F or per manufactures instructions. 3 bay ...
FAIL October 13, 2021 at 6:23 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Upon inspection there was no sanitizer set up.Provide proper sanitizer solution with wiping cloths at all work/prep stations. PIC correcting | 590.004/4-204.112-PF - Temperature Measuring Dev...
FAIL October 6, 2021 at 10:59 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Upon inspection there was no sanitizer set up.Provide proper sanitizer solution with wiping cloths at all work/prep stations. PIC correcting | 590.004/4-204.112-PF - Temperature Measuring Dev...
PASS November 17, 2020 at 10:56 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 12, 2019 at 3:43 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): provide clean up kit and written procedures | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): lamb chops 48 degrees | 590...
FAIL November 5, 2019 at 10:27 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): provide clean up kit and written procedures | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): lamb chops 48 degrees | 590...
PASS May 22, 2018 at 6:08 PM
13 violations
01-3-202.18 - Shellstock ID: Mussels in walkin cooler found without shellstock tags. Maintain tags with the product until exhausted and file for 90 days in chronological order. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: ...
FAIL May 15, 2018 at 8:08 PM
13 violations
01-3-202.18 - Shellstock ID: Mussels in walkin cooler found without shellstock tags. Maintain tags with the product until exhausted and file for 90 days in chronological order. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: ...
PASS November 7, 2017 at 4:27 PM
1 violation
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: repair low temp bar and function dishmachines/will sanitize bar glasses at kitchen dishmachine
FAIL October 31, 2017 at 4:47 PM
3 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: repair low temp bar and function dishmachines/will sanitize bar glasses at kitchen dishmachine | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: mens restroom/provide employee must wash hands sign...
FAIL October 23, 2017 at 3:56 PM
9 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide proper hair restraints | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: repair low temp bar and function dishmachines/will sanitize bar glasses at kitchen dishmachine | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipmen...
FAIL October 17, 2017 at 9:13 PM
9 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide proper hair restraints | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: repair low temp bar and function dishmachines/will sanitize bar glasses at kitchen dishmachine | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipmen...
PASS September 20, 2016 at 5:51 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: saute onion 45 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide proper hair restraints for cooks | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: resurf...
FAIL September 14, 2016 at 12:17 AM
14 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: saute onion 45 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide proper hair restraints for cooks | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: resurf...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 2, 2015 at 6:40 PM
17 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: chicken 45F...shall be 41F or below... | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: relocate ice bucket dispencing unit with a nsf approved unit...relocate all beverages stored in prep sink provide proper storage/refrigerati...
FAIL May 26, 2015 at 4:47 PM
17 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: chicken 45F...shall be 41F or below... | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: relocate ice bucket dispencing unit with a nsf approved unit...relocate all beverages stored in prep sink provide proper storage/refrigerati...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 9, 2014 at 4:31 PM
9 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: properly store all raw eggs in walkin... | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace all scored cutting boards... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: seal all bar...
FAIL April 22, 2014 at 6:36 PM
9 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: properly store all raw eggs in walkin... | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace all scored cutting boards... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: seal all bar...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 19, 2013 at 5:14 PM
8 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: resurface all worn white cutting boards bar/provide scoop with handle for ice bin | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: repair bar dishmachine | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: front dis...
FAIL December 11, 2013 at 4:55 PM
7 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: resurface all worn white cutting boards bar/provide scoop with handle for ice bin | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: front display case/provide internal thermometer | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contac...
PASS April 5, 2013 at 6:29 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly label all spray bottles | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: walk in/properly store all raw foods | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: handsink/remove plat...
FAIL March 29, 2013 at 2:51 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly label all spray bottles | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: walk in/properly store all raw foods | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: handsink/remove plat...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS October 25, 2012 at 3:36 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: front line/tuna 65 degrees/pre-chill tuna can the day before to provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: walk in/properly store all raw f...
FAIL October 10, 2012 at 4:14 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: front line/tuna 65 degrees/pre-chill tuna can the day before to provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: walk in/properly store all raw f...
PASS February 1, 2012 at 4:01 PM
8 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: walk in/properly store all raw meats | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: dry storage/walk in/properly store all foods 6 inches off floor walk in/properly cover all food products...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 24, 2012 at 5:49 PM
13 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: bar/remove milk dated 1-6-12 | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: walk in/properly store all raw meats | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: dry storage/walk in/properly store...
FAIL January 10, 2012 at 5:15 PM
13 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: bar/remove milk dated 1-6-12 | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: walk in/properly store all raw meats | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: dry storage/walk in/properly store...
PASS May 11, 2011 at 6:10 PM
1 violation
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Repair dishmachine hose in disrepair. Repair company on-site.
FAIL May 6, 2011 at 6:47 PM
1 violation
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Repair dishmachine hose in disrepair. Repair company on-site.
PASS October 1, 2010 at 5:50 PM
1 violation
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair hand wash sink handle to grip.
FAIL September 29, 2010 at 5:48 PM
1 violation
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair hand wash sink handle to grip.
PASS November 16, 2009 at 5:27 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: potato dish 50 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: walk in/properly store all raw foods | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection:...
FAIL October 29, 2009 at 4:54 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: potato dish 50 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: walk in/properly store all raw foods | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection:...
PASS May 8, 2009 at 6:24 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly label all spray bottles | 10-4.302.11 - Food Utensil Storage: provide scoop with handle for ice machine | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay/provide 3 drain plugs | 17-4-204.11...
FAIL April 23, 2009 at 2:34 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly label all spray bottles | 10-4.302.11 - Food Utensil Storage: provide scoop with handle for ice machine | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay/provide 3 drain plugs | 17-4-204.11...
PASS June 3, 2008 at 3:07 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: properly secure all co2 tanks | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: dishmachine/repair gauges to unit at kitchen and bar | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean dust from all shelving | ...
FAIL May 29, 2008 at 4:56 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: properly secure all co2 tanks | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: dishmachine/repair gauges to unit at kitchen and bar | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean dust from all shelving | ...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department