SHRINERS' HOSP. FOR CHILDREN
Latest: PASS
October 14, 2025
Address
51 BLOSSOM ST
West End, MA 02114
Inspection History
52 inspections
15 failures
License
License #20822
Last inspected: October 14, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
October 14, 2025
at 6:03 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-402.11-P - Backflow Prevention (P): At the prep sink in the kitchen area provide an air gap. 9/22/2025: Upon compliance person in charge provided a proposal from a plumber to install an air gap. PIC states they are waiting for approval...
FAIL
September 22, 2025
at 4:33 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): On the kitchen prep line there is a vegetable dicer with dried encrusted food debris stuck in the blades. At the hot serving line the f...
FAIL
September 8, 2025
at 4:36 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): On the kitchen prep line there is a vegetable dicer with dried encrusted food debris stuck in the blades. At the hot serving line the f...
PASS
April 16, 2025
at 2:55 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 18, 2024
at 5:07 PM
0 violations
PASS
April 16, 2024
at 2:57 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 18, 2023
at 3:24 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 9, 2023
at 4:08 PM
0 violations
PASS
June 16, 2022
at 4:47 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 8, 2022
at 8:30 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-303.12-C - Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C): Eggs were observed being stored in a plastic container of water. Employee corrected the issue on site by draining water from container. | 590.003/3-403.11-P - Reheat...
FAIL
February 1, 2022
at 5:38 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-303.12-C - Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C): Eggs were observed being stored in a plastic container of water. Employee corrected the issue on site by draining water from container. | 590.003/3-403.11-P - Reheat...
PASS
August 16, 2021
at 4:47 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 12, 2021
at 4:53 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 5, 2020
at 4:10 PM
0 violations
PASS
July 10, 2019
at 2:56 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wet wiping cloth left on counter tops. Remove. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked chicken at salad bar 50F. Remov...
FAIL
June 28, 2019
at 4:03 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wet wiping cloth left on counter tops. Remove. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked chicken at salad bar 50F. Remov...
PASS
January 25, 2019
at 4:49 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: tuna sald 53F chicken 55F. at sandwich unit. Remove cold holding must maintain 41F and below. PIC remove and replaced with cold product from walkin. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kit at three compartme...
FAIL
January 17, 2019
at 5:57 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: tuna sald 53F chicken 55F. at sandwich unit. Remove cold holding must maintain 41F and below. PIC remove and replaced with cold product from walkin. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kit at three compartme...
PASS
August 30, 2018
at 4:20 PM
4 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Some refrigeration unit without thermometer .Provide | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Pink substance found in the ice machine.EMPTY CLEAN SANITIZE Before refilling. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-F...
FAIL
August 22, 2018
at 3:11 PM
4 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Some refrigeration unit without thermometer .Provide | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Pink substance found in the ice machine.EMPTY CLEAN SANITIZE Before refilling. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-F...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 23, 2018
at 4:50 PM
1 violation
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Ice scoop found with handle submerged in ice. Remove . Store properly handle up or store outside in holder.
PASS
September 6, 2017
at 5:14 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: No splash guard at service line handsink. Install splash guard between coffee service station and handsink. | M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: No current allergen awareness certificate posted. Provide.
FAIL
August 29, 2017
at 3:23 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: No splash guard at service line handsink. Install splash guard between coffee service station and handsink. | M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: No current allergen awareness certificate posted. Provide.
PASS
March 30, 2017
at 5:07 PM
0 violations
PASS
July 28, 2016
at 5:47 PM
2 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Grab and go salads being presented for retail sale without label or ingredients origin or allegrens. Provide proper label. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Grab and go salads being presented for r...
FAIL
July 21, 2016
at 3:38 PM
2 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Grab and go salads being presented for retail sale without label or ingredients origin or allegrens. Provide proper label. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Grab and go salads being presented for r...
PASS
February 10, 2016
at 6:06 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Clean equipment storage rack adjacent to handsink without splash guard. Provide splash guard to avoid potential contamination. | 38-6-303.11 - Inadequate Lighting: Walkin cooler light not working properly w...
FAIL
February 3, 2016
at 6:00 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Clean equipment storage rack adjacent to handsink without splash guard. Provide splash guard to avoid potential contamination. | 38-6-303.11 - Inadequate Lighting: Walkin cooler light not working properly w...
PASS
December 30, 2015
at 6:17 PM
1 violation
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Dish Machine not operating repair
FAIL
December 16, 2015
at 5:48 PM
1 violation
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Dish Machine not operating repair
PASS
March 27, 2015
at 3:26 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken @ 120f ensure proper hot holding of 140f or above | 41-7-201/04.11 - Separation/Sanitizer Criteria: Sanitizer not registering in low temperature machine repair | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: consumer advis...
FAIL
March 26, 2015
at 5:17 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken @ 120f ensure proper hot holding of 140f or above | 41-7-201/04.11 - Separation/Sanitizer Criteria: Sanitizer not registering in low temperature machine repair | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: consumer advis...
PASS
August 20, 2014
at 4:00 PM
1 violation
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: guages not registering at dush machine repair ( temperature of machine measured by inspector @ 163f final. )
FAIL
August 14, 2014
at 3:30 PM
1 violation
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: guages not registering at dush machine repair ( temperature of machine measured by inspector @ 163f final. )
PASS
January 14, 2014
at 6:50 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 18, 2013
at 6:05 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 11, 2013
at 6:14 PM
8 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Prepacked foods not labeled for customer self service. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Hot holding unit 124 °F | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove cloth liner from all shelving. | 17-4-302.14 -...
FAIL
March 1, 2013
at 4:10 PM
8 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Prepacked foods not labeled for customer self service. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Hot holding unit 124 °F | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove cloth liner from all shelving. | 17-4-302.14 -...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
October 1, 2012
at 5:44 PM
2 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: High temp machine under repair - Facilities on premises working on unit. All ware washing will be preformed at 3 bay sink with quatanary. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Dusty ...
FAIL
September 17, 2012
at 3:02 PM
2 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: High temp machine under repair - Facilities on premises working on unit. All ware washing will be preformed at 3 bay sink with quatanary. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Dusty ...
PASS
May 8, 2012
at 5:31 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Refrig. 57 ° F Feta Cheese 57 F | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: No use utensil signage @ self service area | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Discolored ceiling tiles. | M-2-101.11 - Pe...
FAIL
April 24, 2012
at 2:42 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Refrig. 57 ° F Feta Cheese 57 F | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Pr...
PASS
November 3, 2011
at 6:29 AM
0 violations
PASS
July 26, 2011
at 2:19 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 15, 2011
at 3:04 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 4, 2010
at 6:32 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 9, 2010
at 4:04 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 15, 2009
at 6:16 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 20, 2009
at 5:21 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide splash guard between salad prep and waste sink | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Walk ln freezer Repair and defrost vent. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Rest Room-repair leak and. c...