GRILL 23 AND BAR
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS
October 21, 2025
Address
161 BERKELEY ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
41 inspections
18 failures
1 closures
License
License #19805
Last inspected: October 21, 2025
Inspection History (41 most recent)
PASS
October 21, 2025
at 4:37 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): The interior of the ice machine was observed with heavy soils.Clean to remove soils. PIC to discontinue using the machine until cleaned | 590...
FAIL
October 15, 2025
at 11:32 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): The interior of the ice machine was observed with heavy soils.Clean to remove soils. PIC to discontinue using the machine until cleaned | 590...
PASS
October 9, 2024
at 4:04 PM
7 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Online menu https://www.grill23.com/menus is ...
FAIL
October 2, 2024
at 8:15 PM
7 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Online menu https://www.grill23.com/menus is ...
PASS
November 9, 2023
at 5:55 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 16, 2023
at 6:55 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Numerous deep plastic containers were noted throughout the kitchen in shallow pans with minimal crushed ice under them. The plastic containers were filled to the top with various items including sauteed onions and...
FAIL
August 9, 2023
at 7:17 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Numerous deep plastic containers were noted throughout the kitchen in shallow pans with minimal crushed ice under them. The plastic containers were filled to the top with various items including sauteed onions and...
PASS
November 4, 2022
at 4:04 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Shell tags missing last sold/served datemarkings.Maintain shell stock tags stored in chronological order with date of last sold/served held for 90 days | 590.003/3-603.11-PF - Con...
FAIL
October 26, 2022
at 9:36 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Shell tags missing last sold/served datemarkings.Maintain shell stock tags stored in chronological order with date of last sold/served held for 90 days | 590.003/3-603.11-PF - Con...
PASS
August 6, 2021
at 3:35 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-304.11-C - Mechanical-Ventilation (C): Commercial hood with significant damage above first floor cookline. Make all necessary repairs. Fire originated in hood that had been recently cleaned. To refer to BFD Dave Hayes. Failed extension g...
FAIL
May 7, 2021
at 5:20 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-304.11-C - Mechanical-Ventilation (C): Commercial hood with significant damage above first floor cookline. Make all necessary repairs. Fire originated in hood that had been recently cleaned. To refer to BFD Dave Hayes. Failed extension g...
FAIL
March 4, 2021
at 6:34 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P): All aldulterated foods exposed in first floor kitchen had been discarded with some in process of being discarded in on site compactor prior to arrival...
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February 25, 2021
at 12:34 AM
7 violations
590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P): All aldulterated foods exposed in first floor kitchen had been discarded with some in process of being discarded in on site compactor prior to arrival...
PASS
December 3, 2020
at 8:05 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items observed in the walk in unwrapped/missing covers.Properly wrap/cover during storage | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Conta...
FAIL
November 21, 2020
at 12:53 AM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items observed in the walk in unwrapped/missing covers.Properly wrap/cover during storage | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Conta...
PASS
October 30, 2019
at 6:30 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C): High temp machine #1 wash guage reading 140F.Repair Maintain wash temp 150F or per manufactures instructions | 590.004/4-903....
FAIL
October 22, 2019
at 9:29 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C): High temp machine #1 wash guage reading 140F.Repair Maintain wash temp 150F or per manufactures instructions | 590.004/4-903....
PASS
October 25, 2018
at 6:07 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide proper labels on all bulk storage containers. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace drip hose at 2nd floor bar soda gun. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temp...
FAIL
October 16, 2018
at 11:10 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide proper labels on all bulk storage containers. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace drip hose at 2nd floor bar soda gun. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temp...
PASS
February 16, 2017
at 7:17 PM
20 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Food handler places tongs in back pant pocket | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Reusing food containers not NSF approved for food prep (Blue Fish tubs & To Go containers) | 14-4-202.11 - Food Con...
FAIL
February 2, 2017
at 3:59 PM
20 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Food handler places tongs in back pant pocket | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Reusing food containers not NSF approved for food prep (Blue Fish tubs & To Go containers) | 14-4-202.11 - Food Con...
PASS
October 5, 2016
at 5:36 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Observed condenser leaking in the walk in refrigeration meat unit.Repair | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of ice machine soiled .Clean to remove all soils. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Cont...
FAIL
September 28, 2016
at 10:00 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Observed condenser leaking in the walk in refrigeration meat unit.Repair | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of ice machine soiled .Clean to remove all soils. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Cont...
PASS
October 13, 2015
at 7:33 PM
30 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide proper labels on all bulk storage containers throughout all kitchens | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Mashed potatos in hot holding unit 115-120F for 1 hour.Maintain all hot holding of fully co...
FAIL
October 6, 2015
at 10:30 PM
30 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide proper labels on all bulk storage containers throughout all kitchens | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Mashed potatos in hot holding unit 115-120F for 1 hour.Maintain all hot holding of fully co...
PASS
December 15, 2014
at 5:44 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked tenderloin beef at main kitchen 92F. Maintain at 140F or above. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw Salmon 47F Scallop 48F Chicken 45F- Unit 45F. PIC added ice. Maintain at 41 or below. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 -...
FAIL
December 9, 2014
at 12:42 AM
11 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked tenderloin beef at main kitchen 92F. Maintain at 140F or above. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw Salmon 47F Scallop 48F Chicken 45F- Unit 45F. PIC added ice. Maintain at 41 or below. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 -...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 1, 2013
at 3:33 PM
2 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide thermometers to reach in units that need them. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide air curtains to walk ins that are missing them/and or are torn.
PASS
January 31, 2013
at 5:27 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: dunnage rack with soils and debris clean to remove | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: floor tiles missing and broken in kitchen replace or repair | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Main...
FAIL
January 17, 2013
at 4:53 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: dunnage rack with soils and debris clean to remove | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: floor tiles missing and broken in kitchen replace or repair | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Main...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
June 22, 2012
at 3:06 PM
2 violations
31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: kitchen handsink/provide proper access to sink | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: mop sink/replace missing ceiling tiles
FAIL
June 15, 2012
at 4:10 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: 4 door drarwer/repair door gaskets | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: kitchen handsink/provide proper access to sink | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: handsinks/provide emplo...
FAIL
May 25, 2012
at 5:48 PM
20 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: hot box basement/potato 75 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: salmon50 degrees steak 46 degrees crab meat 50 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or be...
FAIL
May 15, 2012
at 1:11 PM
20 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: hot box basement/potato 75 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: salmon50 degrees steak 46 degrees crab meat 50 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or be...
PASS
July 12, 2011
at 1:05 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 8, 2011
at 6:59 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 8, 2011
at 11:05 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover open foods in reach in's | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers where necessary.Repair temp gauge to 1st floor dishwasher | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Kee...
PASS
May 13, 2009
at 6:47 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 15, 2008
at 2:28 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 7, 2008
at 4:35 PM
1 violation
37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: Ceiling tiles above the ice machine are missing. Repair or replace. First floor kitchen: Ceiling vent is dusty. Clean to remove. Wall tiles are cracked in some places. Repair cracked tiles.