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MASS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY

Latest: PASS November 17, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: West End

🚇 Nearest Transit: Charles/MGH (Red Line)

Address
243 CHARLES ST
West End, MA 02114
Inspection History
52 inspections
14 failures
License
License #21972
Last inspected: November 17, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS November 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
0 violations
PASS April 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
0 violations
PASS December 17, 2024 at 5:49 PM
0 violations
PASS May 9, 2024 at 3:43 PM
0 violations
PASS September 12, 2023 at 3:25 PM
0 violations
PASS February 14, 2023 at 4:16 PM
0 violations
PASS December 5, 2022 at 6:07 PM
0 violations
PASS July 25, 2022 at 4:41 PM
0 violations
PASS February 11, 2022 at 5:27 PM
0 violations
PASS August 9, 2021 at 3:24 PM
0 violations
PASS March 11, 2021 at 4:52 PM
0 violations
PASS November 19, 2019 at 5:09 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-204.12-C - Equipment Openings Closures and Deflectors (C): Pizza Prep unit 50F . Repair Food moved in unit less than hour per PIC | 590.004/4-501.112-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf): Hi...
FAIL November 12, 2019 at 6:41 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-204.12-C - Equipment Openings Closures and Deflectors (C): Pizza Prep unit 50F . Repair Food moved in unit less than hour per PIC | 590.004/4-501.112-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf): Hi...
PASS March 5, 2019 at 7:32 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Vegetable burger 112F Remove.reheated Maintain 135 or higher. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Pink residue found in ice machine. EMPTY CLEAN AND SANITIZER before refilling | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Conta...
FAIL February 25, 2019 at 5:23 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Vegetable burger 112F Remove.reheated Maintain 135 or higher. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Pink residue found in ice machine. EMPTY CLEAN AND SANITIZER before refilling | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Conta...
PASS August 22, 2018 at 4:18 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken wing 128F .PIC removed and reheated . Hot holding must maintain 140F or higher. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Heavly soiled with caked on food debris. Clean to remove | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food C...
FAIL August 15, 2018 at 4:07 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken wing 128F .PIC removed and reheated . Hot holding must maintain 140F or higher. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Heavly soiled with caked on food debris. Clean to remove | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food C...
PASS February 1, 2018 at 4:49 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Top shelve of prep unit frosted over. Repair | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: High temp dishwasher unable to reach 150F/180F Only reaching 140F PIC call for repair.Three compartment sink availabl...
FAIL January 19, 2018 at 5:31 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Top shelve of prep unit frosted over. Repair | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: High temp dishwasher unable to reach 150F/180F Only reaching 140F PIC call for repair.Three compartment sink availabl...
PASS November 21, 2017 at 3:11 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked chicken meat at service line 130F. Maintain hot holding temperatures at 140F or above. PIC corrective action and reheated product cooked one hour prior to 140F or above. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken sa...
FAIL November 14, 2017 at 3:12 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked chicken meat at service line 130F. Maintain hot holding temperatures at 140F or above. PIC corrective action and reheated product cooked one hour prior to 140F or above. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken sa...
PASS April 25, 2017 at 4:57 PM
0 violations
PASS May 25, 2016 at 5:40 PM
0 violations
PASS December 22, 2015 at 6:41 PM
0 violations
PASS August 19, 2015 at 4:36 PM
0 violations
PASS June 19, 2014 at 2:45 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floors under spice racks and canned goods with debris and soils clean to remove | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: walls behind canned goods and spice rack with soils cle...
FAIL June 5, 2014 at 4:15 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floors under spice racks and canned goods with debris and soils clean to remove | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: walls behind canned goods and spice rack with soils cle...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 9, 2013 at 3:39 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: One pizza prep refrigeration (unit 50 F Pepperoni 44 F) 2 door refrigeration (unit 50 F Minced Garlic 49 F) | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food items on salad bar stored above ice. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contac...
FAIL November 25, 2013 at 3:12 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: One pizza prep refrigeration (unit 50 F Pepperoni 44 F) 2 door refrigeration (unit 50 F Minced Garlic 49 F) | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food items on salad bar stored above ice. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contac...
PASS March 5, 2013 at 4:33 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Pork sausage 94 °F & 131 ° F Spinach 131 °F Hot hold on serving line | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Refrig. 46° F | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Provide seperate wiping cloths buckets...
FAIL February 19, 2013 at 6:26 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Pork sausage 94 °F & 131 ° F Spinach 131 °F Hot hold on serving line | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Refrig. 46° F | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Provide seperate wiping cloths buckets...
PASS November 13, 2012 at 7:56 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open foods not stored in food grade covered containers | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: 2 door refrig. 51 °F | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Broken door gasket on 2 door refrig. | 15-4-202.1...
FAIL October 30, 2012 at 2:51 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open foods not stored in food grade covered containers | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: 2 door refrig. 51 °F | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Broken door gasket on 2 door refrig. | 15-4-202.1...
PASS June 5, 2012 at 6:04 PM
4 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Prepackaged foods for customer self service not labeled. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken breast 59 °F Chicken salad 59 °F | 33-5-501.116 - Improper Cleaning of Receptacles: No cover for waste re...
FAIL May 23, 2012 at 2:45 PM
4 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Prepackaged foods for customer self service not labeled. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken breast 59 °F Chicken salad 59 °F | 33-5-501.116 - Improper Cleaning of Receptacles: No cover for waste re...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 18, 2012 at 9:16 PM
0 violations
PASS December 5, 2011 at 6:03 PM
0 violations
PASS August 8, 2011 at 3:17 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 28, 2011 at 3:14 PM
1 violation
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers for taking food temperatures
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 9, 2010 at 6:02 AM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean drain compartments to fryers | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Repair soap dispensers at hand sinks to ensure they dispense soap
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 12, 2010 at 3:04 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clear wall area behind hand sink at service line | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: Replace missing ceiling tiles on ceiling in dishroom. | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises M...
PASS March 31, 2010 at 3:28 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all supplies at least 6" off floor | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace face plate to side of ice machine | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Repair temperatur...
FAIL March 23, 2010 at 3:09 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all supplies at least 6" off floor | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace face plate to side of ice machine | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Repair temperatur...
PASS December 15, 2009 at 5:16 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 9, 2009 at 5:22 PM
0 violations
PASS August 13, 2009 at 4:10 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Kitchen Elevate all food 6" off floor in walk in | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Kitchen -Defrost walk in freezer vent | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Dishwasher - Repair nonworking ...
FAIL August 6, 2009 at 4:50 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Kitchen Elevate all food 6" off floor in walk in | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Kitchen -Defrost walk in freezer vent | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Dishwasher - Repair nonworking ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 16, 2009 at 2:12 PM
3 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide soap for hand sink. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Clean dust on vent hoods. | 38-6-303.11 - Inadequate Lighting: Repair non working ceiling lights
PASS January 8, 2009 at 5:16 PM
12 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: | 23-4-60...
FAIL December 30, 2008 at 4:04 PM
7 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: remove all out of date milk ex. 12= 29 -08 | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: cold salads - chix salad & tuna 48f -maintain 41f or below | 27-5-103.11-.12 - Hot and Cold Water: provide hot running to front...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department