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Latest: PASS
October 22, 2025
Address
1140 BOYLSTON ST
Fenway, MA 02115
Inspection History
46 inspections
8 failures
License
License #21050
Last inspected: October 22, 2025
Inspection History (46 most recent)
PASS
October 22, 2025
at 6:26 PM
0 violations
PASS
April 30, 2025
at 4:16 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 15, 2024
at 3:18 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): No signage at customer self service reminding customers to use utensils at food display | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold H...
FAIL
September 30, 2024
at 4:04 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): No signage at customer self service reminding customers to use utensils at food display | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold H...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 8, 2024
at 6:34 PM
1 violation
L1 - : No proof of an employee trained in anti choking
PASS
October 11, 2023
at 3:10 PM
0 violations
PASS
April 6, 2023
at 3:51 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 12, 2022
at 4:16 PM
1 violation
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Posted certified food managers certificate observed expired. No proof on site of an allergen awareness certificate. Provide current certificates from full time employee.
FAIL
December 1, 2022
at 5:25 PM
1 violation
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Posted certified food managers certificate observed expired. No proof on site of an allergen awareness certificate. Provide current certificates from full time employee.
PASS
February 16, 2022
at 4:34 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 24, 2021
at 3:47 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 28, 2020
at 6:31 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 1, 2019
at 2:48 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Accoustical tiles in service area with stains- Replace to a surface that is smooth durable nonpourous and cleanable
PASS
January 23, 2019
at 8:09 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 2, 2018
at 6:57 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 8, 2018
at 7:48 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 19, 2017
at 3:34 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 28, 2017
at 5:56 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 23, 2016
at 4:32 PM
1 violation
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The refrigerator is 50F and the cream cheese is 54F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below.
FAIL
September 13, 2016
at 3:58 PM
1 violation
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The refrigerator is 50F and the cream cheese is 54F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below.
PASS
February 18, 2016
at 6:49 PM
1 violation
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The upright refrigerator is reading 54F and the cream cheese is 48F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below.
FAIL
February 11, 2016
at 6:56 PM
1 violation
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The upright refrigerator is reading 54F and the cream cheese is 48F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below.
PASS
October 5, 2015
at 6:55 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 5, 2015
at 6:15 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 3, 2014
at 4:52 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 6, 2014
at 5:36 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Exterior of ice machine with food splashes- Clean
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 25, 2013
at 2:31 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of cabinet visibly soiled. Cleanto remove. Exterior of ice machine visibly soiled. Clean to remove. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Wall behind clean equipment (m...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
September 27, 2012
at 4:45 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 27, 2012
at 6:14 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 11, 2011
at 4:40 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 10, 2011
at 4:42 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 25, 2010
at 2:03 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 14, 2010
at 6:24 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 23, 2009
at 3:10 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Provide proper hot holding temperatures to all PHF's. Italian wedding soup - 120F. Properly maintain at 140F or above at all times. | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide working metal stem food thermom...
FAIL
September 2, 2009
at 3:00 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Provide proper hot holding temperatures to all PHF's. Italian wedding soup - 120F. Properly maintain at 140F or above at all times. | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide working metal stem food thermom...
PASS
May 21, 2009
at 4:44 PM
2 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper sanitizing reading to wiping cloth buckets. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Properly store all wiping cloths in a 200 ppm sanitizing solution.
FAIL
May 1, 2009
at 3:20 PM
2 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper sanitizing reading to wiping cloth buckets. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Properly store all wiping cloths in a 200 ppm sanitizing solution.
PASS
February 12, 2009
at 3:09 PM
2 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Properly store all wiping cloths in a 200 ppm sanitizing solution in food service area's. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Properly clean all undercounter shelving under sink area.
FAIL
January 12, 2009
at 4:25 PM
2 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Properly store all wiping cloths in a 200 ppm sanitizing solution in food service area's. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Properly clean all undercounter shelving under sink area.
PASS
September 30, 2008
at 3:19 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Provide proper hot holding temperature to all soups. Beef Calcutta. 124 F. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Properly store all wiping cloths in 200 ppm solution.
FAIL
September 15, 2008
at 2:03 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Provide proper hot holding temperature to all soups. Beef Calcutta. 124 F. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Properly store all wiping cloths in 200 ppm solution.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 22, 2008
at 2:57 PM
1 violation
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Provide proper sanitizing reading to wiping cloth buckets. (NEED 200 ppm.)
PASS
December 13, 2007
at 5:06 PM
0 violations
PASS
April 2, 2007
at 4:00 AM
0 violations