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ROYAL ROAST BEEF & SEAFOOD

Latest: PASS November 17, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Cafe

📍 Neighborhood: East Boston

🚇 Nearest Transit: Orient Heights (Blue Line)

Address
752 BENNINGTON ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
56 inspections
27 failures
License
License #18089
Last inspected: November 17, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS November 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): One of the handsink at prep area with hot water faucet broken. Repair.
FAIL November 10, 2025 at 7:08 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Several items ins...
FAIL October 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Several items ins...
PASS November 21, 2024 at 6:09 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Some bulk food containers without labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths soiled on counters. Store properly in ...
FAIL November 14, 2024 at 7:29 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Some bulk food containers without labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths soiled on counters. Store properly in ...
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 May 31, 2023 at 5:57 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood tag expired in April 2023 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP
FAIL May 22, 2023 at 3:25 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood tag expired in April 2023 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP
FAIL May 10, 2023 at 4:31 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood tag expired in April 2023 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP
PASS October 4, 2022 at 4:27 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 6, 2022 at 7:07 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood vent covers with visible grease build up / Clean to remove
PASS May 24, 2021 at 7:24 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Some food items stored on the floor at walk-in units. Elevate properly. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding...
FAIL May 17, 2021 at 4:47 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Some food items stored on the floor at walk-in units. Elevate properly. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding...
PASS January 12, 2021 at 4:12 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 14, 2018 at 1:35 AM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair broiler to operate properly/possible cause of fire | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean/sanitize all equipment in kitchen from licensed cleaning company | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 1, 2018 at 3:55 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bag of onions stored on floor in dry storage / Elevate at lesat 6" off of floor. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Ceiling will be undergoing repairs in the summer. Holes have been...
FAIL May 22, 2018 at 6:15 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bag of onions stored on floor in dry storage / Elevate at lesat 6" off of floor. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Ceiling with peeling paint and exposed wires. There are also hole...
PASS November 17, 2017 at 5:57 PM
1 violation
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Handwashing sink at the serving line with broken cold water faucet/not working. Repair to provide cold water.
FAIL November 6, 2017 at 7:22 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Roast beef found in room temperature registered 85F. It appears to be not fully cooked. PIC stated it had been out for 35 minutes and placed it back inside the oven. Maintain PHFs at 140F or above.Ensure that cooking t...
FAIL October 30, 2017 at 6:44 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Roast beef found in room temperature registered 85F. It appears to be not fully cooked. PIC stated it had been out for 35 minutes and placed it back inside the oven. Maintain PHFs at 140F or above.Ensure that cooking t...
PASS October 31, 2016 at 2:47 PM
2 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Walk-In freezer not maintaining proper freezing temperatures (22F). Currently being used as a refrigerator. Other freezer being used for frozen products. Repair. | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/C...
FAIL October 20, 2016 at 2:56 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Large piece of roast beef stored in room temperature registered 120F. PIC stated it has been 30mins and moved it to the walk-in unit. Cool properly under temperature control (within 2 hours 140F-70F and another 4 Hours 7...
FAIL October 13, 2016 at 3:09 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Large piece of roast beef stored in room temperature registered 120F. PIC stated it has been 30mins and moved it to the walk-in unit. Cool properly under temperature control (within 2 hours 140F-70F and another 4 Hours 7...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 16, 2015 at 4:46 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Re label bulk food containers in prep room | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove tin foil from prep room shelving. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Seal any bare wood shelving...
FAIL October 7, 2015 at 5:41 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Re label bulk food containers in prep room | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove tin foil from prep room shelving. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Seal any bare wood shelving...
PASS March 2, 2015 at 5:22 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Clean cooking vent hood and update cleaning sticker.
FAIL February 23, 2015 at 3:10 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label bulk food containers. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide hand wash sign for u...
FAIL February 12, 2015 at 4:45 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label bulk food containers. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide hand wash sign for u...
PASS March 27, 2014 at 2:24 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove any outdated food products | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometer for salad unit | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide test kit for 3 bay sink sanitizer. (chlorine) ...
FAIL March 20, 2014 at 2:09 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove any outdated food products | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometer for salad unit | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide test kit for 3 bay sink sanitizer. (chlorine) ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS August 12, 2013 at 3:57 PM
1 violation
37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: Finish walls inside electrical panel room.Also repair existing walls. Clean overhead hood and all attachments. Remove heavy grease buildup.
FAIL July 11, 2013 at 2:55 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Do not use mmilk crates as storage devices. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean exterior of grease trap in electrical room. | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Cl...
FAIL June 25, 2013 at 2:45 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Do not use mmilk crates as storage devices. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean exterior of grease trap in electrical room. | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Cl...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS July 24, 2012 at 3:54 PM
12 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep all food 6 inches off floor of freezer in upstairs storage room and throughout this establishment. | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: provide covers for all personal drinks stored in kitchen. | 14...
FAIL July 10, 2012 at 3:28 PM
12 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep all food 6 inches off floor of freezer in upstairs storage room and throughout this establishment. | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: provide covers for all personal drinks stored in kitchen. | 14...
PASS October 31, 2011 at 6:38 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate all foods off the floor in the walk-in at least six inches during storage | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Preparing raw sreak tips too close to the meat slicer [ which slices ready to eat f...
FAIL October 24, 2011 at 6:04 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate all foods off the floor in the walk-in at least six inches during storage | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Preparing raw sreak tips too close to the meat slicer [ which slices ready to eat f...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 15, 2011 at 4:26 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all foods elevated off the floor at least six inches during storage | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Cutting boards on cooking line are badly worn replace as needed
PASS January 11, 2011 at 8:02 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all ready to eat foods stored above raw foods inside the walk-in. Good retail practice.Covered [ to go condiments ] stored under raw hamburg patties. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove all alu...
FAIL January 4, 2011 at 7:43 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all ready to eat foods stored above raw foods inside the walk-in. Good retail practice.Covered [ to go condiments ] stored under raw hamburg patties. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove all alu...
PASS June 3, 2010 at 2:53 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all foods elevated off the floor in the walk-in during storage | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: No hair restraints worn by staff.Corrected during interview | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfa...
FAIL May 26, 2010 at 3:32 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all foods elevated off the floor in the walk-in during storage | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: No hair restraints worn by staff.Corrected during interview | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfa...
PASS December 9, 2009 at 4:24 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Store all food product off the floor at least six inches during storage Store raw eggs on bottom shelf in walk-in to reduce possible contamination | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: No hair restrai...
FAIL December 2, 2009 at 4:52 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Store all food product off the floor at least six inches during storage Store raw eggs on bottom shelf in walk-in to reduce possible contamination | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: No hair restrai...
PASS May 7, 2009 at 2:03 PM
1 violation
37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: The second entrance door is missing glass. PIC removed entire door and has ordered a replacement. This does not effect the flow of the restaurant since it is not the initial front door. ...
FAIL May 1, 2009 at 5:26 PM
1 violation
37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: The second entrance door is missing glass. PIC removed entire door and has ordered a replacement. This does not effect the flow of the restaurant since it is not the initial front door. ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 26, 2009 at 12:32 PM
0 violations
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department