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MURPHY'S LAW

Latest: PASS November 12, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: South Boston

🚇 Nearest Transit: Broadway (Red Line)

Address
837 SUMMER ST
South Boston, MA 02127
Inspection History
39 inspections
17 failures
License
License #20795
Last inspected: November 12, 2025

Inspection History (39 most recent)

PASS November 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): Hot water not accessible at the time of inspection ho water tank is not operating; pic advised that repair is in process. Establishment is not operating until 11/7/25.
FAIL November 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): Hot water not accessible at the time of inspection ho water tank is not operating; pic advised that repair is in process. Establishment is not operating until 11/7/25.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 31, 2024 at 7:15 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 3, 2024 at 8:23 PM
0 violations
PASS December 20, 2023 at 5:36 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No V&D spill kit. Provide. Emailed procedures. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Floors at bar with visible soils and bottle caps under equipment. Clean f...
FAIL December 1, 2023 at 3:03 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No V&D spill kit. Provide. Emailed procedures. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Floors at bar with visible soils and bottle caps under equipment. Clean f...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 15, 2022 at 6:39 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No V&D kit on site. Provide. | 590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P): Chlo...
FAIL November 30, 2022 at 6:32 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No V&D kit on site. Provide. | 590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P): Chlo...
PASS March 27, 2019 at 5:42 PM
3 violations
34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Remove debri and empty trash barrels in alleyway next to establishment. Provide site cleanliness permit. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean floors behind bar and ele...
FAIL March 12, 2019 at 3:16 PM
3 violations
34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Remove debri and empty trash barrels in alleyway next to establishment. Provide site cleanliness permit. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean floors behind bar and ele...
PASS April 11, 2018 at 6:00 PM
14 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Replace thermometers where missing in refrigerated units. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No chlorine test kit for glass washer. Provide. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Glass washer not ...
FAIL April 3, 2018 at 3:52 PM
16 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace small worn and visibly soiled white cutting board used to cut fruit | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Replace thermometers where missing in refrigerated units. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Ki...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 25, 2017 at 2:27 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 15, 2017 at 4:59 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep top of ice machine free from clutter glassware and debris | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Tepair broken handle on the flip top coolers as discussed | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: r...
FAIL March 31, 2017 at 5:56 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep top of ice machine free from clutter glassware and debris | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Tepair broken handle on the flip top coolers as discussed | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: r...
FAIL March 21, 2017 at 6:53 PM
9 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace small worn and visibly soiled white cutting board used to cut fruit | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Replace thermometers where missing | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: C...
PASS April 28, 2016 at 6:55 PM
5 violations
34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Clean from all loose debris | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: Repair damaged areas of the floor where needed | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean ...
FAIL April 21, 2016 at 6:14 PM
7 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior of ice machine from all visible soils | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Clean from all loose debris | 36-6...
FAIL April 14, 2016 at 5:18 PM
7 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior of ice machine from all visible soils | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Clean from all loose debris | 36-6...
PASS September 14, 2015 at 4:44 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior of the toaster oven. | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Clean grounds outside at back entrance. Remove cigarette butts from grounds. | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Des...
FAIL August 28, 2015 at 3:43 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior of the toaster oven. | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Clean grounds outside at back entrance. Remove cigarette butts from grounds. | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Des...
PASS January 9, 2015 at 3:15 PM
2 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: provide proper storage of wiping cloths. Keep in a solution when not in use. | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: keep outside grounds clean at all times. Remove cigarette butts...
FAIL December 23, 2014 at 4:50 PM
2 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: provide proper storage of wiping cloths. Keep in a solution when not in use. | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: keep outside grounds clean at all times. Remove cigarette butts...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 25, 2014 at 7:31 PM
2 violations
34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: keep grounds clean at back door entrance. | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: Provide proper storage of used mops. Keep off ground.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS May 15, 2013 at 6:50 PM
3 violations
33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: p-rovide covered waste receptables to | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor behind bar | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: repair fan in
FAIL May 8, 2013 at 5:11 PM
3 violations
33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: p-rovide covered waste receptables to | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor behind bar | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: repair fan in
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS June 29, 2012 at 5:46 PM
0 violations
PASS November 30, 2011 at 6:33 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: bare wood not sealed or painted paint or seal | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: interior of ice machine with rust-like substance clean to remove | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed...
FAIL November 16, 2011 at 6:45 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: bare wood not sealed or painted paint or seal | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: interior of ice machine with rust-like substance clean to remove | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 27, 2010 at 3:34 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide protective shields in the ice bins used for customer's drinks | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed Clean: Clean both bathrooms and repair broken sink top | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Ma...
FAIL April 20, 2010 at 5:22 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide protective shields in the ice bins used for customer's drinks | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed Clean: Clean both bathrooms and repair broken sink top | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Ma...
PASS August 5, 2009 at 6:19 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) mold like build up on beer lines clean to remove | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: 1) no employee hand wash signage in mens room supply | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toil...
FAIL July 22, 2009 at 5:50 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) mold like build up on beer lines clean to remove | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: 1) no employee hand wash signage in mens room supply | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toil...
PASS November 13, 2008 at 7:43 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) interior of microwave with soils clean to remove 2) interior runners of beer coolers with soils clean to remove | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed Clean: 1) door closers on both men...
FAIL October 30, 2008 at 3:04 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) interior of microwave with soils clean to remove 2) interior runners of beer coolers with soils clean to remove | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed Clean: 1) door closers on both men...
PASS December 12, 2007 at 5:12 PM
8 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: bar/provide seperation of cold plate and in use ice | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: basement/repair leak to pipe at base of stairs | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: restroo...
FAIL November 28, 2007 at 4:41 PM
8 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: bar/provide seperation of cold plate and in use ice | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: basement/repair leak to pipe at base of stairs | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: restroo...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department