RITZ-CARLTON BOSTON COMMON
Latest: PASS
June 18, 2025
Address
10 AVERY ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Inspection History
47 inspections
18 failures
License
License #21833
Last inspected: June 18, 2025
Inspection History (47 most recent)
PASS
June 18, 2025
at 4:17 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Employee observed washing hands in dump sink. Corected on site. Ensure hands are only washed in hand sink. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Employee lunchbox observed c...
FAIL
June 11, 2025
at 4:48 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Employee observed washing hands in dump sink. Corected on site. Ensure hands are only washed in hand sink. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Employee lunchbox observed c...
PASS
December 30, 2024
at 6:42 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No supplies for vomit and diarrhea kit. Provide complete vomit clean up kit. Emailed PIC list of supplies and instructions. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testi...
FAIL
December 17, 2024
at 4:58 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No supplies for vomit and diarrhea kit. Provide complete vomit clean up kit. Emailed PIC list of supplies and instructions. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testi...
PASS
September 5, 2024
at 6:36 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Pastry Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
FAIL
August 23, 2024
at 4:07 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-202.17-PF - Shucked Shellfish Packaging and Identification (Pf): Oysters stored without shell tag in walk in cooler. Ensure tag kept with shellfish at all times. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Pre...
FAIL
August 15, 2024
at 4:09 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-202.17-PF - Shucked Shellfish Packaging and Identification (Pf): Oysters stored without shell tag in walk in cooler. Ensure tag kept with shellfish at all times. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Pre...
PASS
November 22, 2023
at 3:52 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.112-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf): High temperature dish machine in employee cafe not rinsing over 122F. Service as needed. Use dish machine in main kitchen. | 590.004/4-501.114-P - M...
FAIL
November 15, 2023
at 4:18 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.112-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf): High temperature dish machine in employee cafe not rinsing over 122F. Service as needed. Use dish machine in main kitchen. | 590.004/4-501.114-P - M...
PASS
June 16, 2023
at 3:28 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 21, 2022
at 4:37 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Interior of banquet ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize to prevent possible contamination. | 590.006/6-301.11-PF - H...
FAIL
December 14, 2022
at 4:14 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Interior of banquet ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize to prevent possible contamination. | 590.006/6-301.11-PF - H...
PASS
June 1, 2022
at 2:43 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw lobster stored above cooked pasta. Raw eggs stored above uncooked bacon. Corrected on site. Retrain staff to store raw animal products below produce ...
FAIL
May 26, 2022
at 3:33 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw lobster stored above cooked pasta. Raw eggs stored above uncooked bacon. Corrected on site. Retrain staff to store raw animal products below produce ...
PASS
November 18, 2021
at 3:58 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Plastic top to bulk food container is broken. Replace. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Floor of the walk-in freezer in the basement area with visible spills. Clean to remove. ...
FAIL
November 10, 2021
at 6:52 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Plastic top to bulk food container is broken. Replace. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Floor of the walk-in freezer in the basement area with visible spills. Clean to remove. ...
PASS
June 17, 2021
at 4:05 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 4, 2020
at 5:12 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 11, 2019
at 3:34 PM
0 violations
FAIL
April 4, 2019
at 1:01 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Tuna @ 50f Ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below (tuna moved to cold unit to chill ) | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: No overhead protection in storage room provide | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Tuna @ 50f...
PASS
November 7, 2018
at 1:29 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Piping @ wash basin leaking repair | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: Floor in Main Kitchen missing floor pieces repair or replace
FAIL
October 24, 2018
at 1:19 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Piping @ wash basin leaking repair | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: Floor in Main Kitchen missing floor pieces repair or replace
PASS
January 29, 2018
at 2:59 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw shelled eggs @ 50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test klit to test chlorine sanitizer supply | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Cutting boards in ma...
FAIL
January 22, 2018
at 1:35 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw shelled eggs @ 50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test klit to test chlorine sanitizer supply | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Cutting boards in ma...
PASS
August 21, 2017
at 3:24 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 10, 2017
at 6:06 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 12, 2016
at 2:38 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Pulled pork @ 50f Pork au Jus @ 58f Ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below. Chef to ensure proper cooling methods. Chef discarded 10 gallons of Pork Au jus and 8-10pds of pulled pork at time of inspection. | 04-3-...
FAIL
May 5, 2016
at 3:52 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Pulled pork @ 50f Pork au Jus @ 58f Ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below. Chef to ensure proper cooling methods. Chef discarded 10 gallons of Pork Au jus and 8-10pds of pulled pork at time of inspection. | 04-3-...
PASS
July 8, 2014
at 4:47 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Worn cutting boards | 41-7-201/04.11 - Separation/Sanitizer Criteria: Low temp glass washer (chlorine 200PPM) - Must maintain 50-100 PPM Avery Bar | M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: Certified food protection ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 24, 2014
at 5:30 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Lemon's stored in milk crate. Provide food grade container. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Food handlers not washing hands prior to putting on gloves | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact S...
FAIL
June 16, 2014
at 3:12 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Lemon's stored in milk crate. Provide food grade container. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Food handlers not washing hands prior to putting on gloves | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact S...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
October 17, 2013
at 3:56 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 4, 2013
at 6:09 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
June 15, 2012
at 4:12 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 26, 2011
at 2:45 PM
9 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Do not handle ready to eat foods with bare hands. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover open foods in cafeteria reach in and provide sneeze guard for any open prepared foods....
FAIL
September 19, 2011
at 2:08 PM
9 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Do not handle ready to eat foods with bare hands. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover open foods in cafeteria reach in and provide sneeze guard for any open prepared foods....
PASS
May 18, 2011
at 2:16 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 17, 2010
at 4:46 PM
7 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: 1st floor bar - Remove frayed wiping cloths. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Commissary - Defrost walk in freezer vent. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: let floor. Repair sanitizer...
FAIL
December 9, 2010
at 3:06 PM
7 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: 1st floor bar - Remove frayed wiping cloths. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Commissary - Defrost walk in freezer vent. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: let floor. Repair sanitizer...
PASS
July 6, 2010
at 2:12 PM
7 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Kitchen-provide proper storage of utensils. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove bakery prep table wood backstops.Label all sinks. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Rest -Provide test kit at dishwa...
FAIL
June 24, 2010
at 2:12 PM
7 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Kitchen-provide proper storage of utensils. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove bakery prep table wood backstops.Label all sinks. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Rest -Provide test kit at dishwa...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 26, 2009
at 3:54 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: replace scored cutting boards. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: adjust pressure gauge to 15-25 PSI
PASS
October 9, 2008
at 2:04 PM
4 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide test kits at the bar to test dishwasher | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Low temperature dishwasher in the restaurant/bar is not working. Repair. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tiss...
FAIL
October 1, 2008
at 3:52 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cheese 58F Ham 57F. Provide proper cold holding of 41 F or below. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Items cooked earlier in the day and allowed to cool in covered containers. Cool items ...
FAIL
September 24, 2008
at 2:21 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cheese 58F Ham 57F. Provide proper cold holding of 41 F or below. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Items cooked earlier in the day and allowed to cool in covered containers. Cool items ...