PORTERS BAR & GRILL
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS
October 20, 2023
Address
173 PORTLAND ST
West End, MA 02114
Inspection History
54 inspections
25 failures
1 closures
License
License #21355
Last inspected: October 20, 2023
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
October 20, 2023
at 6:13 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 16, 2023
at 4:19 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Heavy soils and food smudges on exterior of microwave. Clean to remove. Dust on exterior of paper towel dispenser. Clean to remove | 59...
FAIL
March 9, 2023
at 5:31 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Heavy soils and food smudges on exterior of microwave. Clean to remove. Dust on exterior of paper towel dispenser. Clean to remove | 59...
PASS
January 25, 2023
at 6:01 PM
0 violations
PASS
July 21, 2022
at 4:28 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Panini Press with heavy soils and spills. Clean to remove | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Multiple refrigeration units wi...
FAIL
July 11, 2022
at 5:23 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Panini Press with heavy soils and spills. Clean to remove | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Multiple refrigeration units wi...
PASS
September 24, 2021
at 5:08 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 18, 2021
at 5:23 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.18-P - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Disposition (P): Products under refrigeration passed the date mark for disposition ensure products discarded when expired | 590.005/5-501.113-C - Covering Receptacles (C)...
FAIL
March 4, 2021
at 4:53 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.18-P - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Disposition (P): Products under refrigeration passed the date mark for disposition ensure products discarded when expired | 590.005/5-501.113-C - Covering Receptacles (C)...
PASS
August 12, 2020
at 4:58 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Clean all food contact surfaces in dishwashing area affected by non potable water entering from fourth floor urinal overflowing. | 590.004/4-6...
🚫 CLOSURE
July 5, 2020
at 6:23 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Clean all food contact surfaces in dishwashing area affected by non potable water entering from fourth floor urinal overflowing. | 590.004/4-6...
PASS
September 13, 2019
at 4:01 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): ice scoops with handles in ice . Remove | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): no sanitizer in bucket with wiping cloths. Provide | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage...
FAIL
September 9, 2019
at 4:00 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): ice scoops with handles in ice . Remove | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): no sanitizer in bucket with wiping cloths. Provide | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 28, 2019
at 6:00 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food container on floor in walkin refrigerator. Remove . Store properly 6inches off the floor. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Torn gaskets on freezer chest . Repair. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfa...
FAIL
March 20, 2019
at 3:29 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food container on floor in walkin refrigerator. Remove . Store properly 6inches off the floor. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Torn gaskets on freezer chest . Repair. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfa...
PASS
December 24, 2018
at 4:52 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chickn breast in broth on stove 123F Remove reheat and maintain 140F or above | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Pizza cutter in cold stagnant water . Remove Store clean and dry or in water 135F or above | 22-4-601/6...
FAIL
December 18, 2018
at 6:15 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chickn breast in broth on stove 123F Remove reheat and maintain 140F or above | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Pizza cutter in cold stagnant water . Remove Store clean and dry or in water 135F or above | 22-4-601/6...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 12, 2018
at 6:29 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Pots of food stored on floor in walkin refrigerator. Remove store properly 6inches of the floor. | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: One staff member without hair restraints. Provide. | 15-4-202.16...
FAIL
April 5, 2018
at 4:05 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Pots of food stored on floor in walkin refrigerator. Remove store properly 6inches of the floor. | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: One staff member without hair restraints. Provide. | 15-4-202.16...
PASS
August 30, 2017
at 3:03 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Pulled pork 60F White beans 47F. Maintain cold holding temperatures at 41F or below. PIC voluntarily discarded foods out of temperature. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Glass door coo...
FAIL
August 24, 2017
at 3:12 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Pulled pork 60F White beans 47F. Maintain cold holding temperatures at 41F or below. PIC voluntarily discarded foods out of temperature. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Glass door coo...
PASS
March 23, 2017
at 3:49 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Observed raw sausage links being stored above ready to eat foods in walkin cooler. Store raw and ready to eat potentially hazardous foods properly to avoid potential cross contamination. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food ...
FAIL
March 16, 2017
at 5:07 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Observed raw sausage links being stored above ready to eat foods in walkin cooler. Store raw and ready to eat potentially hazardous foods properly to avoid potential cross contamination. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food ...
PASS
September 27, 2016
at 4:52 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Coffin freezer door in disrepair in back area. Repair. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Several broken tiles on kitchen floor. Repair.
FAIL
June 27, 2016
at 2:53 PM
9 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Observed food worker without hair restraint. Provide. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Coffin freezer door in disrepair in back area. Repair. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Cook...
FAIL
June 17, 2016
at 3:04 PM
8 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Observed food worker without hair restraint. Provide. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Cookline handsink adjacent to panini press without splash guard. Install smooth durable non porous e...
PASS
January 22, 2016
at 4:25 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bag of potatoes and breaded chicken wings being stored on floor in kitchen. Store all foods elevated atleast 6" off the floor. Foods being thawed in three compartment sink. Discontinue and thaw PHF foods in ...
FAIL
January 15, 2016
at 6:35 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bag of potatoes and breaded chicken wings being stored on floor in kitchen. Store all foods elevated atleast 6" off the floor. Foods being thawed in three compartment sink. Discontinue and thaw PHF foods in ...
PASS
April 16, 2015
at 3:58 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: 1. Hood sticker expired 2-28-15 ensure hood cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company. 2. Hood with carbon and grease buiold up clean to remove 3. Wall near trash barrel and hand sink wit...
FAIL
April 1, 2015
at 5:11 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: 1. Hood sticker expired 2-28-15 ensure hood cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company. 2. Hood with carbon and grease buiold up clean to remove 3. Wall near trash barrel and hand sink wit...
PASS
November 5, 2014
at 4:51 PM
3 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: interior of ice machine with mold-like build up clean to remove | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: floors with debris clean to remove | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Wal...
FAIL
October 17, 2014
at 6:00 PM
3 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: interior of ice machine with mold-like build up clean to remove | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: floors with debris clean to remove | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Wal...
PASS
April 7, 2014
at 3:22 PM
4 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) cutting boards with scores and soils resurface or replace 2) interior of microwave with soils clean to remove | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) bottom shelf of 2 door glass upri...
FAIL
March 24, 2014
at 3:52 PM
4 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) cutting boards with scores and soils resurface or replace 2) interior of microwave with soils clean to remove | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) bottom shelf of 2 door glass upri...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
July 24, 2013
at 7:14 PM
8 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Kitchen -clean or replace worn cutting boards. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Rear storage -defrost freezer. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Seating - Repair any torn leather seati...
FAIL
July 16, 2013
at 4:31 PM
8 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Kitchen -clean or replace worn cutting boards. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Rear storage -defrost freezer. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Seating - Repair any torn leather seati...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 6, 2012
at 3:14 PM
13 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Using bowl to scoop flour. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Worn Cutting boards. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean all cooking equipment thoroughly. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Cont...
FAIL
July 24, 2012
at 3:07 PM
13 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Using bowl to scoop flour. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Worn Cutting boards. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean all cooking equipment thoroughly. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Cont...
PASS
December 30, 2011
at 1:26 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace worn and heavilyt stained cutting boards in kitchen | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: provide drain lines for all soda dispensers used at main bar. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermo...
FAIL
September 6, 2011
at 6:24 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace worn and heavilyt stained cutting boards in kitchen | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: provide drain lines for all soda dispensers used at main bar. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermo...
PASS
April 5, 2011
at 6:19 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Do not store anything or top of ice machine | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace worn and stained cutting boards on cold units in kitchen | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide cha...
FAIL
March 22, 2011
at 5:13 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Do not store anything or top of ice machine | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace worn and stained cutting boards on cold units in kitchen | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide cha...
PASS
November 2, 2010
at 6:42 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Provide covers for all drinks stored in kitchen | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace worn and heavily s...
FAIL
October 26, 2010
at 3:40 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Provide covers for all drinks stored in kitchen | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace worn and heavily s...
PASS
May 7, 2010
at 4:27 PM
11 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: clean uniforms for all kitchen staff | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace all worn cutting boards | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Do not use milk Crates as tables. Remove ...
FAIL
April 30, 2010
at 4:57 PM
11 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: clean uniforms for all kitchen staff | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace all worn cutting boards | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Do not use milk Crates as tables. Remove ...
PASS
July 24, 2009
at 6:03 PM
5 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Bar Provide thermometer to beer chest with dairy + food. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Kitchen Sanitizer reading on low temp dishwasher Oppm. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clea...
FAIL
July 15, 2009
at 4:10 PM
5 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Bar Provide thermometer to beer chest with dairy + food. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Kitchen Sanitizer reading on low temp dishwasher Oppm. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clea...