Liberty Diner
Latest: FAIL
November 19, 2025
Address
1003 MASSACHUSETTS AV
South End, MA 02118
Inspection History
88 inspections
51 failures
License
License #18787
Last inspected: November 19, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
FAIL
November 19, 2025
at 6:13 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Observed multiple wiping cloths stored at counter. Remove and maintain all wiping cloths inside a sanitizing solution after each use. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contaminat...
FAIL
November 12, 2025
at 5:00 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Observed multiple wiping cloths stored at counter. Remove and maintain all wiping cloths inside a sanitizing solution after each use. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contaminat...
PASS
April 24, 2025
at 2:57 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Observed multiple roaches on glue board underneath front handsink. PIC provided March 2025 pest control report with indication of activity. Instructed PIC to request services prior to reinspection | 5...
FAIL
April 16, 2025
at 2:19 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Observed corn beef hash stored in open can. Remove all foods from open cans and store in food grade containers with lids | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-...
FAIL
April 10, 2025
at 2:48 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Observed corn beef hash stored in open can. Remove all foods from open cans and store in food grade containers with lids | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-...
PASS
November 29, 2024
at 3:23 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Observed food items (sliced cheese) stored in walk in cooler uncovered. Provide a plastic covering on all foods stored in refrigerated units. | 590.003...
FAIL
November 21, 2024
at 5:04 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Observed food items (sliced cheese) stored in walk in cooler uncovered. Provide a plastic covering on all foods stored in refrigerated units. | 590.003...
PASS
June 18, 2024
at 2:26 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Observed food stored in open metal cans. Discontinue storing in open can | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Observed sl...
FAIL
June 10, 2024
at 4:19 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Observed food stored in open metal cans. Discontinue storing in open can | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Observed sl...
PASS
April 26, 2024
at 2:14 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Observed dish machine not operating at this time. PIC contacted company for repairs. Appointment rescheduled per company. Single plastic use continued to be used
FAIL
April 19, 2024
at 2:15 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Observed dish machine not operating at this time. PIC contacted company for repairs. Appointment rescheduled per company. Single plastic use continued to be used
FAIL
April 12, 2024
at 2:14 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Observed employee without hair restraints in kitchen. Discussed with PIC to ensure staff are wearing hair protection while operating with open food | 590.003/3-304.15-P - (A) Gloves Use Limi...
FAIL
April 4, 2024
at 2:59 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Observed employee without hair restraints in kitchen. Discussed with PIC to ensure staff are wearing hair protection while operating with open food | 590.003/3-304.15-P - (A) Gloves Use Limi...
PASS
September 22, 2023
at 4:05 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 26, 2023
at 2:22 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Observed ready to eat foods (deli meat / tuna) without date marking held over 24hrs per PIC. Discussed with PIC to provide proper date marking on all r...
FAIL
May 17, 2023
at 4:40 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Observed ready to eat foods (deli meat / tuna) without date marking held over 24hrs per PIC. Discussed with PIC to provide proper date marking on all r...
PASS
March 7, 2023
at 3:17 PM
1 violation
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Observed employee without hair restraint. Instructed PIC to maintain a hair covered at all times in kitchen.
FAIL
February 22, 2023
at 3:48 PM
1 violation
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Observed employee without hair restraint. Instructed PIC to maintain a hair covered at all times in kitchen.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 20, 2022
at 5:48 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Observed uncovered foods stored in walk in unit. Maintain all foods covered in refrigerated units. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): ...
PASS
August 12, 2022
at 4:53 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed soils inside ice machine. Clean to remove all soils
FAIL
August 3, 2022
at 2:44 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed soils inside ice machine. Clean to remove all soils
PASS
May 12, 2022
at 1:55 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Kitchen hand sink clogged. Warewash bay faucet leaking. Repair. Discussed with pic to temporarily utilize front hand sink until repairs are completed by licensed plumber scheduled today. ...
FAIL
May 5, 2022
at 2:34 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Kitchen hand sink clogged. Warewash bay faucet leaking. Repair. Discussed with pic to temporarily utilize front hand sink until repairs are completed by licensed plumber scheduled today. ...
PASS
August 27, 2021
at 7:09 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Walk in door not closing properly / Repair door.
FAIL
August 6, 2021
at 7:00 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Containers of food on floor of walk in / Elevate at least 6" off of floor | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot an...
FAIL
July 26, 2021
at 6:50 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Containers of food on floor of walk in / Elevate at least 6" off of floor | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot an...
PASS
April 26, 2021
at 7:05 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloth out on counter / Store in sanitizer solution when not in use. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Bags of potatoes stored on the f...
FAIL
April 5, 2021
at 7:20 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloth out on counter / Store in sanitizer solution when not in use. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Bags of potatoes stored on the f...
PASS
December 21, 2020
at 5:03 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-501.112-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf): High temp dish machine gauge reading 90F irreversible temperature measuring device reading 158F. / Repair to provide a rinse temp of 180F-194F and...
FAIL
December 4, 2020
at 7:50 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): Cook is unable to properly wash hands because the hot water faucet is not working in the kitchen. | 590.004/4-501.112-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatur...
FAIL
November 24, 2020
at 7:35 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): Cook is unable to properly wash hands because the hot water faucet is not working in the kitchen. | 590.004/4-501.112-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatur...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 27, 2020
at 1:57 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Observed hand washing in the rinse bay of three bay sink because the designated hand sink faucet is not working properly (cannot turn the hot water handle ) / Hand washing must be done on the designated ha...
FAIL
July 16, 2020
at 6:40 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Observed hand washing in the rinse bay of three bay sink because the designated hand sink faucet is not working properly (cannot turn the hot water handle ) / Hand washing must be done on the designated ha...
PASS
December 30, 2019
at 3:43 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Provide a bucket with sanitizer in kitchen area for staff to store wiping clothes. Discontinue to store wiping clothes on soiled railing going to basement. | 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P - Preventin...
FAIL
December 23, 2019
at 3:15 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Provide a bucket with sanitizer in kitchen area for staff to store wiping clothes. Discontinue to store wiping clothes on soiled railing going to basement. | 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P - Preventin...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 8, 2019
at 12:13 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue to store product on floor in walk in | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: Staff working with ready to eat foods must have gloves on. | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restrain...
FAIL
April 25, 2019
at 12:38 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue to store product on floor in walk in | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: Staff working with ready to eat foods must have gloves on. | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restrain...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 21, 2018
at 4:16 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Found two shallow containers in walk in covered tight and was told potatoes cooling just boiled. I review with staff to properly cool and then cover and store. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Home fries between 74F to 94F. PIC ...
FAIL
November 15, 2018
at 3:04 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Found two shallow containers in walk in covered tight and was told potatoes cooling just boiled. I review with staff to properly cool and then cover and store. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Home fries between 74F to 94F. PIC ...
PASS
May 15, 2018
at 5:23 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food that is in storage needs to be properly covered unless it is cooling. Discontinue to store food containers on the floor in the walk in. Must be 6 inches off the floor. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashi...
FAIL
May 8, 2018
at 2:06 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food that is in storage needs to be properly covered unless it is cooling. Discontinue to store food containers on the floor in the walk in. Must be 6 inches off the floor. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashi...
PASS
July 31, 2017
at 7:06 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: remove hash from opened #10 cans/provide food service grade container | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: resurface/replace worn white cutting board | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clea...
FAIL
July 24, 2017
at 2:08 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: remove hash from opened #10 cans/provide food service grade container | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: resurface/replace worn white cutting board | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clea...
PASS
April 20, 2017
at 2:51 PM
10 violations
03-3-403.11 - Reheating: properly reheat all sauces on stove top or microwave to 165 degrees or above before storing in steamtable | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: home fries 74 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above | 08-3-305-307...
FAIL
April 14, 2017
at 12:14 PM
10 violations
03-3-403.11 - Reheating: properly reheat all sauces on stove top or microwave to 165 degrees or above before storing in steamtable | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: home fries 74 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above | 08-3-305-307...
PASS
November 3, 2016
at 6:53 PM
1 violation
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 2 bay sink/provide no rinse sanitizer and drain plugs
FAIL
October 28, 2016
at 2:42 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 2 bay sink/provide no rinse sanitizer and drain plugs | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: high temp/repair rinse gauge
FAIL
October 26, 2016
at 6:37 PM
3 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 2 bay sink/provide no rinse sanitizer and drain plugs | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: high temp/repair rinse gauge | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: outside grounds/...
FAIL
October 24, 2016
at 2:28 PM
12 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: 1 door reach in/remove foods from open #10 cans | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: resurface/replace worn white cutting board | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: replace missing freezer door cov...
FAIL
October 17, 2016
at 1:56 PM
12 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: 1 door reach in/remove foods from open #10 cans | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: resurface/replace worn white cutting board | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: replace missing freezer door cov...