HENNESSY'S OF BOSTON
Latest: PASS
November 13, 2025
Address
25 UNION ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Inspection History
67 inspections
32 failures
License
License #21261
Last inspected: November 13, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
November 13, 2025
at 7:26 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): All food prep cooks shall need to wear proper hair restraints while working with foods | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): No manager with proper credentials on s...
FAIL
November 6, 2025
at 7:41 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): All food prep cooks shall need to wear proper hair restraints while working with foods | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): No manager with proper credentials on s...
PASS
March 26, 2025
at 6:41 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Post current food safetyn certificates on site | 590.004/4-101.16-C - Sponges Use Limitation (C): Remove all sponges being used in side the three bay sink | 590.006/6-301.14-C - Ha...
FAIL
March 19, 2025
at 5:09 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Post current food safetyn certificates on site | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): PIC does not have their current food safety certificate on site ...
FAIL
March 12, 2025
at 5:52 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): PIC does not have their current food safety certificate on site - Address | 590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed ...
PASS
August 16, 2024
at 5:41 PM
11 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Post copies of both your food safety and allergen certificates inside the establishment in a conspicuous location [ make sure the names match one another as well as being current |...
FAIL
August 7, 2024
at 6:29 PM
11 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Post copies of both your food safety and allergen certificates inside the establishment in a conspicuous location [ make sure the names match one another as well as being current |...
PASS
April 16, 2024
at 6:58 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No current food safety certificate on site - address as discussed | 590.003/3-202.17-PF - Shucked Shellfish Packaging and Identification (Pf): Ensure all shellfish being sold on h...
FAIL
April 9, 2024
at 5:47 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No current food safety certificate on site - address as discussed | 590.003/3-202.17-PF - Shucked Shellfish Packaging and Identification (Pf): Ensure all shellfish being sold on h...
PASS
December 15, 2023
at 7:06 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker Expired in August have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning compnay with BFD
FAIL
November 17, 2023
at 8:00 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker Expired in August have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning compnay with BFD
PASS
April 13, 2023
at 5:32 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Tags for oysters with out date of last sold on tag ensure for all tags last oyster sold date
FAIL
April 5, 2023
at 6:20 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Tags for oysters with out date of last sold on tag ensure for all tags last oyster sold date
PASS
May 20, 2022
at 5:33 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Bare exposed wood in kitchen shelving seal or paint | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Interior of ice machine with mold-li...
FAIL
May 12, 2022
at 4:46 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Bare exposed wood in kitchen shelving seal or paint | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Interior of ice machine with mold-li...
PASS
June 29, 2021
at 7:45 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expired in March.Provide professional cleaning . PIC has called for cleaningPIC will email the cleaning date.
FAIL
June 11, 2021
at 7:21 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cod fish 52F cooked chicken wings 52F remove place in walkin reduce temperature to below 41F maintain 41F or below. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sa...
FAIL
June 4, 2021
at 3:47 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cod fish 52F cooked chicken wings 52F remove place in walkin reduce temperature to below 41F maintain 41F or below. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sa...
PASS
December 10, 2020
at 5:53 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Frozen squid thawing on couter top. Remove tHaw under refrigeration or cool running water. | 590.004/4-204.11-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C): Soils and grease on hood panels .. Remove and clean...
FAIL
December 3, 2020
at 6:17 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Frozen squid thawing on couter top. Remove tHaw under refrigeration or cool running water. | 590.004/4-204.11-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C): Soils and grease on hood panels .. Remove and clean...
PASS
September 24, 2020
at 7:30 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 17, 2019
at 6:38 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): There is no high temperature thermometer to verify dishwasher temperature. Provide.
FAIL
December 3, 2019
at 6:42 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): There is no high temperature thermometer to verify dishwasher temperature. Provide.
PASS
May 1, 2019
at 6:21 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 20, 2018
at 8:29 PM
4 violations
08-3-302.15 - Washing fruits and veg's.: The prep sink is setup with soap and paper towels. Designate handwash and prep sinks and make sure that hands are being washed in the handwash sink and produce is washed in a clean foor prep sink. | 1...
FAIL
December 14, 2018
at 4:48 PM
4 violations
08-3-302.15 - Washing fruits and veg's.: The prep sink is setup with soap and paper towels. Designate handwash and prep sinks and make sure that hands are being washed in the handwash sink and produce is washed in a clean foor prep sink. | 1...
PASS
August 27, 2018
at 4:19 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Filling for the shepherd's pie on the steam table is 125F and gravy is 82F. Provide proper hot holding of 140F and make sure the items are reheated to 165F before being placed on the steam table. (Items reheated o...
FAIL
August 15, 2018
at 3:39 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Filling for the shepherd's pie on the steam table is 125F and gravy is 82F. Provide proper hot holding of 140F and make sure the items are reheated to 165F before being placed on the steam table. (Items reheated o...
PASS
January 29, 2018
at 4:43 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: The shepherd's pie filling on the steam table is 120F. Provide proper hot holding of 140F or above (chef reheated.) | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Beef is thawing in stagnant water. Thaw items properl...
FAIL
January 18, 2018
at 7:20 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: The shepherd's pie filling on the steam table is 120F. Provide proper hot holding of 140F or above (chef reheated.) | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Beef is thawing in stagnant water. Thaw items properl...
PASS
August 1, 2017
at 5:39 PM
2 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Provide shields between ice and soda lines in ice bins used for drinks. Ice should not come in contact with soda lines. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Bar glass machine - sanitizer not regi...
FAIL
July 25, 2017
at 5:16 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Provide shields between ice and soda lines in ice bins used for drinks. Ice should not come in contact with soda lines. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kits on site for the low temp glass mach...
FAIL
July 11, 2017
at 3:31 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Provide shields between ice and soda lines in ice bins used for drinks. Ice should not come in contact with soda lines. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kits on site for the low temp glass mach...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 19, 2016
at 1:13 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Walls surrounding hand sink with visible soils / Clean to remove
PASS
May 12, 2016
at 5:26 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 5, 2015
at 4:22 PM
4 violations
16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Replace missing plugs where needed | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean inside / outside of all cooking equipment as well as all refrigeration units from old food spills stains and soils | 4...
FAIL
April 28, 2015
at 5:56 PM
4 violations
16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Replace missing plugs where needed | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean inside / outside of all cooking equipment as well as all refrigeration units from old food spills stains and soils | 4...
PASS
November 25, 2014
at 5:04 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers to properly identify the product | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chili is 100F - reheated to 150F during inspection | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Thawing o...
FAIL
November 18, 2014
at 6:30 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers to properly identify the product | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chili is 100F - reheated to 150F during inspection | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Thawing o...
PASS
May 27, 2014
at 6:41 PM
8 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Thawing out lobster meat in stagnant water - thaw as discussed | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Repair dish washer behind the bar - not operating properly - chemical chlorine | 21-3-304.14 - Wi...
FAIL
May 20, 2014
at 5:28 PM
10 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Thawing out lobster meat in stagnant water - thaw as discussed | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Repair dish washer behind the bar - not operating properly - chemical chlorine | 21-3-304.14 - Wi...
FAIL
May 12, 2014
at 11:46 AM
2 violations
M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: No food safety certificate on site - provide | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: Provide disclosure / reminder on menu where needed
PASS
May 29, 2013
at 3:34 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement-defrost reach in freezers. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Kitchen-defrost white freezer. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometer where necessary. | 20-...
FAIL
May 21, 2013
at 3:45 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement-defrost reach in freezers. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Kitchen-defrost white freezer. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometer where necessary. | 20-...
PASS
January 14, 2013
at 6:54 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement -Defrost reach in freezers repair door seals and provide thermometers. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers where necessary. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean San...
FAIL
January 7, 2013
at 6:44 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement -Defrost reach in freezers repair door seals and provide thermometers. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers where necessary. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean San...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
August 10, 2012
at 4:46 PM
11 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement -Defrost freezers where necessary. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Kitchen - Defrost-white freezer. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Kitchen - Provide visible thermometers w...
FAIL
August 3, 2012
at 4:43 PM
11 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement -Defrost freezers where necessary. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Kitchen - Defrost-white freezer. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Kitchen - Provide visible thermometers w...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 30, 2012
at 5:48 PM
14 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Kitchen-cover all open food products in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement -Defrost freezers.Kitchen Label all sinks.Upstairs bar - Repair shelving | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Ther...