Seven's Ale House
Latest: PASS
November 17, 2025
Address
77 CHARLES ST
West End, MA 02114
Inspection History
50 inspections
18 failures
License
License #18308
Last inspected: November 17, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
November 17, 2025
at 4:27 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Staff member washed hands with gloves on. Corrected on site. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | ...
FAIL
November 5, 2025
at 4:54 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Staff member washed hands with gloves on. Corrected on site. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | ...
PASS
May 19, 2025
at 3:14 PM
3 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Food employee on site lacking knowledge of sanitizing equipment with low temp dish machine could not locate test kit. Retrain staff. Post the certified food protection man...
FAIL
May 12, 2025
at 2:30 PM
3 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Food employee on site lacking knowledge of sanitizing equipment with low temp dish machine could not locate test kit. Retrain staff. Post the certified food protection man...
PASS
December 23, 2024
at 5:36 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-203.13-C - Service Sink (C): No mop sink. Install. | 590.005/5-402.11-P - Backflow Prevention (P): Culinary sink does not have an indirect to waste drain. Install. | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and F...
FAIL
November 22, 2024
at 6:46 PM
6 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): There is a food handler certificate posted. This is not valid in Massachusetts. Provide a certified food protection "manager" certificate. Allergen awareness cer...
FAIL
November 15, 2024
at 4:12 PM
6 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): There is a food handler certificate posted. This is not valid in Massachusetts. Provide a certified food protection "manager" certificate. Allergen awareness cer...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 31, 2024
at 7:15 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 13, 2023
at 4:14 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No proof of full time on site certified food protection manager - PIC could not find the certificaiton Post certifications in a consicuous public place with Health Permit | 590.003...
FAIL
March 6, 2023
at 7:38 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No proof of full time on site certified food protection manager - PIC could not find the certificaiton Post certifications in a consicuous public place with Health Permit | 590.003...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 27, 2022
at 4:16 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Ice machine not operating.Repair PIC stating machine to be replaced Bagged ice in use. | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C): Secure all...
PASS
November 22, 2021
at 9:15 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Vomiting and Diarrheal kit not compete and no written procedures | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): No proof of full time on site certi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 17, 2021
at 7:10 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Food handler not wearing hair restraint | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Vomiting and Diarrheal kit not compete and no written procedures | 590.002(B)/2...
FAIL
November 10, 2021
at 6:50 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Food handler not wearing hair restraint | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Vomiting and Diarrheal kit not compete and no written procedures | 590.002(B)/2...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 5, 2019
at 6:06 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean basement floor to remove debris.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 23, 2019
at 4:56 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Metal exhaust grate in lower walk in unit observed with soil build up.Clean to remove soils.
PASS
December 7, 2018
at 4:43 PM
2 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior panel of ice machine observed soiled.Clean to remove soils. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Remove debris from floor behind low temp bar machine.
FAIL
November 29, 2018
at 5:13 PM
2 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior panel of ice machine observed soiled.Clean to remove soils. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Remove debris from floor behind low temp bar machine.
PASS
July 20, 2018
at 4:10 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Several items temping 48-55F inside /top of reach in unit for 60-90 min per PIC Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC removed to alternate unit to cool/hold 41F or below. | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Rest...
FAIL
July 12, 2018
at 4:57 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Several items temping 48-55F inside /top of reach in unit for 60-90 min per PIC Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC removed to alternate unit to cool/hold 41F or below. | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Rest...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 11, 2017
at 5:59 PM
4 violations
33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: No cover for waste receptacle - Ladies room | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: Repeat violation: Unnecessary/unused articles throughout basement | 590.009(E) - Anti-Choking: Repeat...
FAIL
August 16, 2017
at 12:35 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Items stored on top of ice machine - Remove | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: No cover for waste receptacle - Ladies room | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Built up so...
FAIL
August 7, 2017
at 4:01 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Items stored on top of ice machine - Remove | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: No cover for waste receptacle - Ladies room | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Built up so...
PASS
June 10, 2016
at 6:23 PM
1 violation
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Using single bay sink for prewashing of fruit and untensils/wares All food prep shall not be performed in a sink used for ware washing. Plumber on premises installing sink - Provide splash guard between hand s...
FAIL
June 6, 2016
at 2:46 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Using single bay sink for prewashing of fruit and untensils/wares All food prep shall not be performed in a sink used for ware washing. Plumber on premises installing sink - Provide splash guard between hand s...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 23, 2016
at 5:37 PM
15 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Using single bay sink for prewashing of fruit and untensils/wares All food prep shall not be performed in a sink used for ware washing. Ice scoop stored on the outside of ice machine not protected from contaminat...
FAIL
May 9, 2016
at 2:24 PM
15 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food container holding fruit stored in customer ice | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Using single bay sink for prewashing of fruit and untensils/wares All food prep shall not be performed in a sink used for w...
PASS
November 27, 2015
at 4:09 PM
0 violations
PASS
June 15, 2015
at 4:35 PM
1 violation
M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: No current Food Safety Certified employee on site. The posted certification is a Food Handler one. Provide a proper Food Safety Certification (Proctored Exam).
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 8, 2015
at 2:56 PM
4 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Slicer with dried up food debris. Clean and sanitize properly. Ice Machine interior soiled. Clean and sanitize properly. | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: CO2 containers a...
FAIL
June 1, 2015
at 5:54 PM
4 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Slicer with dried up food debris. Clean and sanitize properly. Ice Machine interior soiled. Clean and sanitize properly. | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: CO2 containers a...
PASS
January 7, 2014
at 7:29 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
March 25, 2013
at 3:31 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
October 25, 2012
at 2:17 PM
2 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide proper quaternary ammonium test kit for sanitizing solution at 3 compartment sink behind bar area. | M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: Provide proper Serve Safe certified employee for establishment. Provide prope...
FAIL
October 18, 2012
at 2:11 PM
2 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide proper quaternary ammonium test kit for sanitizing solution at 3 compartment sink behind bar area. | M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: Provide proper Serve Safe certified employee for establishment. Provide prope...
FAIL
October 11, 2012
at 3:16 PM
2 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide proper quaternary ammonium test kit for sanitizing solution at 3 compartment sink behind bar area. | M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: Provide proper Serve Safe certified employee for establishment. Provide prope...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 14, 2012
at 7:09 PM
1 violation
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide proper test kits for sanitizer.
PASS
August 23, 2011
at 5:50 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 19, 2010
at 6:29 PM
0 violations
PASS
April 7, 2010
at 1:58 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 10, 2009
at 3:13 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: The rinse thermometer to the dish machine is not working and should be repaired. However a thermal test strip demonstrated that the surface temperature at the plate/glass surface exceeds 160 degrees. | 32...
PASS
March 11, 2009
at 4:23 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 18, 2008
at 6:50 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: The beans in the hot holding unit are 125 F. Provide proper hot holding of 140F or above. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kit available for quats sanitizer. Provide proper sanitizer levels. | 36-6-501.11-.12 -...
FAIL
December 8, 2008
at 6:50 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: The beans in the hot holding unit are 125 F. Provide proper hot holding of 140F or above. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kit available for quats sanitizer. Provide proper sanitizer levels. | 36-6-501.11-.12 -...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 13, 2008
at 2:27 PM
4 violations
03-3-403.11 - Reheating: Soup 90F and beans are 93F. Provide proper method of reheating items. | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: The floor is in disrepair. Repair. | 41-7-201/04.11 - Separation/Sanitizer Criteria: The sanitize...
FAIL
June 6, 2008
at 3:18 PM
4 violations
03-3-403.11 - Reheating: Soup 90F and beans are 93F. Provide proper method of reheating items. | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: The floor is in disrepair. Repair. | 41-7-201/04.11 - Separation/Sanitizer Criteria: The sanitize...
PASS
February 7, 2008
at 6:26 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Baked beans 110 F and soup 120 F. Provide proper hot holding temperature of 140 F or above. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bar: Soda tube is train going through customer ice. Direct tubes away from customer ice. De...
FAIL
January 30, 2008
at 4:09 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Baked beans 110 F and soup 120 F. Provide proper hot holding temperature of 140 F or above. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bar: Soda tube is train going through customer ice. Direct tubes away from customer ice. De...