Happy Lemon
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS
November 14, 2025
Address
417 WASHINGTON ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Inspection History
44 inspections
22 failures
1 closures
License
License #150414
Last inspected: November 14, 2025
Inspection History (44 most recent)
PASS
November 14, 2025
at 3:50 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Floor under equipments oberved soiled with build up. clean and sanitize to remove..The establishment needs deep cleaning | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Mise droppi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 6, 2025
at 7:22 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Floor under equipments oberved soiled with build up. clean and sanitize to remove..The establishment needs deep cleaning | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Mise droppi...
FAIL
October 30, 2025
at 7:03 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employee observed without hair restraints/ Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restrains when working with foods | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events...
FAIL
October 23, 2025
at 3:49 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employee observed without hair restraints/ Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restrains when working with foods | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events...
PASS
November 2, 2024
at 2:21 PM
1 violation
590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Sprinkler break at one establishment in food court. Fire panel and fire suppression must be re set prior to re opening.
🚫 CLOSURE
November 1, 2024
at 9:15 PM
1 violation
590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Sprinkler break at one establishment in food court. Fire panel and fire suppression must be re set prior to re opening.
PASS
August 27, 2024
at 3:30 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.11-P - Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P): Interior of ice machine with visible soils / Clean to remove | 590.006/6-501.12-C - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C): Walls in back prep area with visible soils /...
FAIL
August 12, 2024
at 6:32 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.11-P - Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P): Interior of ice machine with visible soils / Clean to remove | 590.006/6-501.12-C - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C): Walls in back prep area with visible soils /...
PASS
January 9, 2024
at 6:05 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Rodent droppings found in back prep along wall leading to mop closet clean to remove and supply detailed exterminator reports with findings and recommendations. | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Pr...
FAIL
January 2, 2024
at 7:04 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Rodent droppings found in back prep along wall leading to mop closet clean to remove and supply detailed exterminator reports with findings and recommendations. | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Pr...
PASS
August 18, 2023
at 3:41 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Front hand sink - hot water faucet not working cannot turn on / Repair
FAIL
August 11, 2023
at 6:23 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Front hand sink - hot water faucet not working cannot turn on / Repair
PASS
March 10, 2023
at 4:20 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): At the time of inspection there was brillo pad inside hand sink and food particles-handsink in the back was blocked Train staff to keep handsinks easily accessible. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing S...
FAIL
March 8, 2023
at 2:36 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): At the time of inspection there was brillo pad inside hand sink and food particles-handsink in the back was blocked Train staff to keep handsinks easily accessible. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing S...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 27, 2022
at 6:03 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): remove all non ice related materials from ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 21, 2022
at 7:49 PM
3 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Provide payment for 2022 Health Permit fees. Health Division data base recoreds indicate the 2022 Health Permit fees have not been paid yet. | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises ...
FAIL
January 19, 2022
at 5:19 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Provide payment for 2022 Health Permit fees. Health Division data base recoreds indicate the 2022 Health Permit fees have not been paid yet. | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing...
FAIL
January 10, 2022
at 6:53 PM
5 violations
590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Hand sink in the kitchen is blocked with utensils. Remove utensils blocking the hand sink. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): remove wa...
PASS
September 21, 2021
at 3:35 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-301.12-PF - Hand Drying Provision (Pf): There are no paper towels at the handwash sinks. Provide. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): There are droppings along the edges of the floor. Clean up droppings and provide reports...
FAIL
September 15, 2021
at 6:21 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-301.12-PF - Hand Drying Provision (Pf): There are no paper towels at the handwash sinks. Provide. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): There are droppings along the edges of the floor. Clean up droppings and provide reports...
PASS
July 16, 2021
at 6:44 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.16-C - Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C): There is a hole in the wall at front and back door. Repair. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Mouse droppings found in corner of walls at front and back hand sinks. ...
FAIL
July 12, 2021
at 1:21 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.16-C - Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C): There is a hole in the wall at front and back door. Repair. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Mouse droppings found in corner of walls at front and back hand sinks. ...
PASS
February 17, 2021
at 8:14 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): They are using bleach sanitizer but they have quats test strips. Provide the correct sanitzer and test strips. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood...
FAIL
February 10, 2021
at 7:48 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): They are using bleach sanitizer but they have quats test strips. Provide the correct sanitzer and test strips. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 4, 2020
at 7:26 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-301.13-C - Drain boards (C): Currently not enough clean area to properly air dry clean pots pans and utensils - plenty of room on the wall above the three bay sink to provide shelving to properly air dry euipmemnt address as discussed...
FAIL
November 16, 2020
at 11:27 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-301.13-C - Drain boards (C): Currently not enough clean area to properly air dry clean pots pans and utensils - plenty of room on the wall above the three bay sink to provide shelving to properly air dry euipmemnt address as discussed...
PASS
September 14, 2020
at 4:46 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): The manager's certificate expired. Provide an updated certified manager certificate. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): There are no test str...
FAIL
September 8, 2020
at 7:31 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): The manager's certificate expired. Provide an updated certified manager certificate. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): There are no test str...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 13, 2020
at 5:02 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Provide proper hand washing. Hand sinks should have hot and cold running water hand soap and paper towels. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): In the ki...
FAIL
January 6, 2020
at 6:25 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Provide proper hand washing. Hand sinks should have hot and cold running water hand soap and paper towels. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): In the ki...
PASS
June 18, 2019
at 3:47 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep cases of produce at least 6 inches off the floor. Remove fax machine and all other non ice related materials from storage on top of the ice machine. Only keep ice related materials stored on top of the ice m...
FAIL
June 11, 2019
at 3:37 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep cases of produce at least 6 inches off the floor. Remove fax machine and all other non ice related materials from storage on top of the ice machine. Only keep ice related materials stored on top of the ice m...
PASS
January 10, 2019
at 4:48 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Boxes of supplies stored directly on floor. Opened bulk food items stored directly on floor. Keep all supplies 6 inches off the floor and provide containers for the storage of all opened bulk foods.Provide labels...
FAIL
January 2, 2019
at 3:59 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Boxes of supplies stored directly on floor. Opened bulk food items stored directly on floor. Keep all supplies 6 inches off the floor and provide containers for the storage of all opened bulk foods.Provide labels...
PASS
August 23, 2018
at 4:29 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open bags of bulk food items are stored directly on floor. Provide proper storage of all opened bulk foods. Keep in a covered and iof needed labeled container and keep them stored at least 6 inches off the floo...
FAIL
August 16, 2018
at 3:09 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open bags of bulk food items are stored directly on floor. Provide proper storage of all opened bulk foods. Keep in a covered and iof needed labeled container and keep them stored at least 6 inches off the floo...
PASS
June 28, 2018
at 4:00 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: remove all non ice related amterials from storage on top of the ice machine. Only store ice related materials on top of the ice machine.Discontinue storing uncovered bulk foods on 2nd shelf of a prep table in the...
FAIL
June 14, 2018
at 3:17 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: remove all non ice related amterials from storage on top of the ice machine. Only store ice related materials on top of the ice machine.Discontinue storing uncovered bulk foods on 2nd shelf of a prep table in the...
PASS
September 28, 2017
at 4:58 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sliced mango and cheese sauce in the front service area with elevated temperatures of 52F. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. All potentially hazardous foods were removed at the...
FAIL
September 20, 2017
at 5:50 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sliced mango and cheese sauce in the front service area with elevated temperatures of 52F. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. All potentially hazardous foods were removed at the...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 31, 2016
at 2:56 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bulk food container of sugar observed being stored on the ground near the 3 compartment sink. Discontinue and store elevated at least 6 inches off the ground. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Both paper...
FAIL
May 18, 2016
at 2:13 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bulk food container of sugar observed being stored on the ground near the 3 compartment sink. Discontinue and store elevated at least 6 inches off the ground. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Both paper...
PASS
November 3, 2015
at 3:52 PM
3 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Provide labels for 3 bay sink compartments. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide proper test kits | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 3 bay sink was set up with dawn dish soap as sanitizing a...
FAIL
November 2, 2015
at 6:36 PM
3 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Provide labels for 3 bay sink compartments. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide proper test kits | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 3 bay sink was set up with dawn dish soap as sanitizing a...