Scholars Restaurant
Latest: PASS
November 4, 2025
Address
23 SCHOOL ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Inspection History
51 inspections
23 failures
License
License #75200
Last inspected: November 4, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
November 4, 2025
at 7:38 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling Pests (C): Mise dropping observed in the kitchen area under the pizza oven shelving / 3 bay sink and dishmachine clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov. I...
FAIL
October 24, 2025
at 5:47 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Cont...
FAIL
October 16, 2025
at 3:12 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Cont...
PASS
August 23, 2024
at 4:43 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf): ice machine not operating properly repair or replace
FAIL
August 9, 2024
at 3:28 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf): ice machine not operating properly repair or replace
PASS
October 6, 2023
at 6:04 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Tags not available at time of inspection supply dated tags | 590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf): Sanitizer not registerin...
FAIL
September 28, 2023
at 5:45 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Tags not available at time of inspection supply dated tags | 590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf): Sanitizer not registerin...
PASS
March 15, 2023
at 6:44 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Uncovered items in chest freezer in kitchen. Cover to prevent potential contamination. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with C...
FAIL
March 8, 2023
at 7:14 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Uncovered items in chest freezer in kitchen. Cover to prevent potential contamination. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with C...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 21, 2022
at 3:56 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): keep in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): remove ice buildup from inside the walk ...
PASS
June 14, 2022
at 2:59 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): remove ice buildup on the pipes to the condensor inside th...
FAIL
June 7, 2022
at 2:31 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): remove ice buildup on the pipes to the condensor inside th...
PASS
February 15, 2022
at 4:44 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): CFPM Certificate has expired. Renew the Certified Food Protection Managers Certificate. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): remove shipping plas...
FAIL
February 8, 2022
at 5:01 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): CFPM Certificate has expired. Renew the Certified Food Protection Managers Certificate. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): remove shipping plas...
PASS
November 23, 2021
at 4:50 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-403.11-P - Reheating for Hot Holding (P): The soup on the steam table is 118F. Properly reheat items for hot holding to 165F then hold at 135F | 590.004/4-101.17-C - Wood Use Limitation (C): They serve their pizza on a wooden cutting b...
FAIL
November 15, 2021
at 4:22 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-403.11-P - Reheating for Hot Holding (P): The soup on the steam table is 118F. Properly reheat items for hot holding to 165F then hold at 135F | 590.004/4-101.17-C - Wood Use Limitation (C): They serve their pizza on a wooden cutting b...
PASS
June 30, 2021
at 7:32 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): The items on the top of the flip top refrigerator is elevated; cut vegetables 50F mayo 48F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (Th...
FAIL
June 23, 2021
at 6:15 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): The items on the top of the flip top refrigerator is elevated; cut vegetables 50F mayo 48F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (Th...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 26, 2020
at 4:38 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-901.12-C - Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C): In the kitchen keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
PASS
October 30, 2019
at 4:11 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): In the kitchen and the dishroom keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide an accurat...
FAIL
October 16, 2019
at 3:03 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): In the kitchen and the dishroom keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide an accurat...
PASS
May 15, 2019
at 6:15 PM
5 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: At the main bar clean out one door bev air cooler at the end of the bar. | 23-4-602.13 ...
FAIL
May 1, 2019
at 3:07 PM
5 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: At the main bar clean out one door bev air cooler at the end of the bar. | 23-4-602.13 ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 10, 2018
at 4:08 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove rust buildup from the top of the gresse trap and reseal (paint) the top portion of the gresase trap. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Remove grease buildup on the floor areas below...
PASS
June 12, 2018
at 3:06 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: for dispensing bulk foods use a scoop with a handle. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: on the cold ubita on the line resurface or replace the worn and scoured cutting boards. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Foo...
FAIL
May 29, 2018
at 2:29 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: for dispensing bulk foods use a scoop with a handle. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: on the cold ubita on the line resurface or replace the worn and scoured cutting boards. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Foo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 18, 2017
at 6:30 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Beef empanada's inside of the last deli style cooler on the cooking line with an elevate temperature of 50F. PIC stated they had been in the unit from the previou day. Empanada's were voluntarily disposed o...
FAIL
September 6, 2017
at 5:55 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Beef empanada's inside of the last deli style cooler on the cooking line with an elevate temperature of 50F. PIC stated they had been in the unit from the previou day. Empanada's were voluntarily disposed o...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 13, 2017
at 3:48 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Boxes of foods observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Door sweep to t...
FAIL
January 4, 2017
at 6:51 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Boxes of foods observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Door sweep to t...
PASS
June 24, 2016
at 5:48 PM
8 violations
01-3-202.18 - Shellstock ID: Shell stocks on site from the beggining of May and at the timje of the inspection there was fresh shell fish in the walk-in cooler. Ensure all tags are being maintained for a minimum of 90 days. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Foo...
FAIL
June 15, 2016
at 5:08 PM
8 violations
01-3-202.18 - Shellstock ID: Shell stocks on site from the beggining of May and at the timje of the inspection there was fresh shell fish in the walk-in cooler. Ensure all tags are being maintained for a minimum of 90 days. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Foo...
PASS
February 26, 2016
at 6:28 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlic and oil mixture observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Container of chicken ...
FAIL
February 17, 2016
at 6:06 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlic and oil mixture observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Container of chicken ...
PASS
April 1, 2015
at 3:51 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Grease trap is rusted / Repaint | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Sanitizer is not registering at bar glass machine / Repair. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Sanitizer is not registe...
FAIL
March 25, 2015
at 5:50 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Grease trap is rusted / Repaint | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Sanitizer is not registering at bar glass machine / Repair. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Sanitizer is not registe...
PASS
May 19, 2014
at 3:46 PM
4 violations
27-5-103.11-.12 - Hot and Cold Water: Hand sink at end of line broken (hot and cold faucets do not work) / Repair | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Liquid soap and paper towels are missing at upstairs bar hand sink / prov...
FAIL
May 12, 2014
at 3:45 PM
4 violations
27-5-103.11-.12 - Hot and Cold Water: Hand sink at end of line broken (hot and cold faucets do not work) / Repair | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Liquid soap and paper towels are missing at upstairs bar hand sink / prov...
PASS
December 12, 2013
at 6:47 PM
27 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labeled | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometer | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open foods not stored. in cover containers | 12-2-301.12-.15 - ...
FAIL
November 27, 2013
at 4:19 PM
28 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labeled | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometer | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open foods not stored. in cover containers | 12-2-301.12-.15 - ...
PASS
June 12, 2013
at 3:25 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Eggs cooked earlier in the day were 60F initially and then 60F after 20 minutes. Provide proper cooling methods and be sure that items cool from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours....
FAIL
June 4, 2013
at 4:33 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Eggs cooked earlier in the day were 60F initially and then 60F after 20 minutes. Provide proper cooling methods and be sure that items cool from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours....
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
October 5, 2012
at 4:19 PM
2 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: There is no chlorine test kit for the dishwashers and the quats test it is faded. Provide. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The low temperature dishwasher is reading less than 50 ppm. Provide proper s...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 3, 2012
at 6:17 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: There are food products stored adjacent to the handsink. Provide a separation. Soda tubes are stored above customer ice. Provide separation. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boards are heav...
FAIL
September 24, 2012
at 6:46 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: There are food products stored adjacent to the handsink. Provide a separation. Soda tubes are stored above customer ice. Provide separation. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boards are heav...
PASS
April 10, 2012
at 5:45 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers in the kitchen are not labeled. Properly label all bulk food containers. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: There is unfinished wood along the upstairs bar. Resurface...
FAIL
March 27, 2012
at 3:36 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers in the kitchen are not labeled. Properly label all bulk food containers. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: There is unfinished wood along the upstairs bar. Resurface...
PASS
July 5, 2011
at 2:12 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cojita cheese that was processed in Robocoup and placed into prep refridge was at 47.3F.Smoked Gouda cheese at 49F.Please ensure product is properly chilled back down to 41F before being put out for service. | 12-2-4...
FAIL
June 24, 2011
at 3:49 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cojita cheese that was processed in Robocoup and placed into prep refridge was at 47.3F.Smoked Gouda cheese at 49F.Please ensure product is properly chilled back down to 41F before being put out for service. | 12-2-4...