Smoke Shop BBQ
Latest: PASS
September 5, 2025
Address
343 CONGRESS ST
Boston, MA 02210
Inspection History
50 inspections
26 failures
License
License #81223
Last inspected: September 5, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
September 5, 2025
at 2:38 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): Hand sink by the prep area is broken.Repair | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Noted pest activity in the back dry storage area and found dead roaches. Provide a current pest...
FAIL
August 20, 2025
at 4:30 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Bread stored in the hallway in the back area.Discontinue and train staff to store all food items inside the restaurant not in the open hallway.COS by the PIC | 590.005/5-205.15-P - System Ma...
FAIL
August 12, 2025
at 4:08 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Bread stored in the hallway in the back area.Discontinue and train staff to store all food items inside the restaurant not in the open hallway.COS by the PIC | 590.005/5-205.15-P - System Ma...
PASS
August 7, 2025
at 4:01 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw chicken stored above ready to eat foods in the upright freezer.Discontinue and store chicken below RTE foods | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Prev...
FAIL
July 31, 2025
at 4:17 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw chicken stored above ready to eat foods in the upright freezer.Discontinue and store chicken below RTE foods | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Prev...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 19, 2025
at 6:04 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Noted frozen turkey packages being thawed in a stagnant water. Discontinue Thaw all frozen products under refrigeration or cold running water | 590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mecha...
FAIL
May 12, 2025
at 3:14 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Noted frozen turkey packages being thawed in a stagnant water. Discontinue Thaw all frozen products under refrigeration or cold running water | 590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mecha...
PASS
February 25, 2025
at 5:00 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 19, 2024
at 4:50 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): Metal Protective barrier is loose on the handsink. Remove the old sealant and replace. Observed broken and chipped tile in front of the walk in. Remove an...
FAIL
November 8, 2024
at 6:00 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): Metal Protective barrier is loose on the handsink. Remove the old sealant and replace. Observed broken and chipped tile in front of the walk in. Remove an...
PASS
August 19, 2024
at 6:06 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed plastic bowls utilized to scoop sauce from the bucket. Provide proper utensils with handles. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Heavy food soils observed on ...
FAIL
August 12, 2024
at 6:00 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed plastic bowls utilized to scoop sauce from the bucket. Provide proper utensils with handles. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Heavy food soils observed on ...
PASS
March 26, 2024
at 5:54 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): Handsink faucet very loose. Repair
FAIL
March 19, 2024
at 4:30 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): Handsink faucet very loose. Repair
PASS
August 10, 2023
at 5:51 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Wall to left of handsink with damaged materials exposed wood seperating from wall. Repair. | 590.004/4-501.15-C - Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C): High temp dish...
FAIL
August 3, 2023
at 2:37 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Wall to left of handsink with damaged materials exposed wood seperating from wall. Repair. | 590.004/4-501.15-C - Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C): High temp dish...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 17, 2023
at 4:14 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): No handwashing observed amongst staff with several handsinks obstructed. Retrain staff on the importance of employee handwashing. COS. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Pac...
FAIL
January 6, 2023
at 5:48 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): No handwashing observed amongst staff with several handsinks obstructed. Retrain staff on the importance of employee handwashing. COS. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Pac...
PASS
August 22, 2022
at 4:27 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-501.11-C - Outdoor Storage Surface (C): Uneven surfaces with voids in asphalt pooling water in dumpster storage area. Repair grade sloped to drain water from the elements. | 590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Multiple ...
FAIL
July 22, 2022
at 5:15 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-501.11-C - Outdoor Storage Surface (C): Uneven surfaces with voids in asphalt pooling water in dumpster storage area. Repair grade sloped to drain water from the elements. | 590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Multiple ...
FAIL
May 20, 2022
at 5:30 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Blast chiller is inoperable. Make all necessary repairs. Unit is necessary to the operation due bulk cooling of cooked meats. | 590.005/5-501.115-C - Maintaining Refuse Areas an...
FAIL
May 10, 2022
at 4:31 PM
13 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority repeat violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Establishment is cooling cooked smoked whole brisket ...
FAIL
May 5, 2022
at 5:15 PM
13 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority repeat violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Establishment is cooling cooked smoked whole brisket ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 11, 2022
at 4:38 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-501.11-C - Outdoor Storage Surface (C): Outside trash storage surface with broken voids in pavement and exposed soil. Resurface. | 590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): On the exterior of the building there were multiple bu...
FAIL
March 3, 2022
at 4:27 PM
16 violations
590.005/5-501.11-C - Outdoor Storage Surface (C): Outside trash storage surface with broken voids in pavement and exposed soil with holes. Resurface. | 590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): On the exterior of the building there were ...
FAIL
February 23, 2022
at 6:03 PM
14 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Handwashing practices were poor per observations during inspection. Retrain staff. COS. | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): NO VD kit on site. Provide. | 590.002(B)/2-102.1...
FAIL
September 2, 2021
at 6:36 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Wood pile being stacked on the exterior of the building and being sued to smoked foods exposed to external elements. Address and provide storage for wood in a clean and protected are...
FAIL
August 23, 2021
at 3:36 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Wood pile being stacked on the exterior of the building and being sued to smoked foods exposed to external elements. Address and provide storage for wood in a clean and protected are...
PASS
March 19, 2021
at 8:16 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P): Discard any foods that have exposed to the deployment of the sprinkler head - spanish onions [ 25lbs ] and sweet potatoes [20lbs ] were voluntarily ...
PASS
July 21, 2020
at 4:00 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-202.16-P - Ice (P): Discard ice behind the bar used for beverages that contains some cut produce and plasticware. Ice is food keep clean and covered as discussed during storage Clean inside the main ice bin especially around the inte...
FAIL
July 14, 2020
at 4:51 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-202.16-P - Ice (P): Discard ice behind the bar used for beverages that contains some cut produce and plasticware. Ice is food keep clean and covered as discussed during storage Clean inside the main ice bin especially around the inte...
PASS
August 13, 2019
at 4:17 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed food worker preparing cooked meat in close proxmity to raw chicken. Ensure proper seperation. COS. | 590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (...
FAIL
August 6, 2019
at 2:00 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed food worker preparing cooked meat in close proxmity to raw chicken. Ensure proper seperation. COS. | 590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (...
PASS
January 17, 2019
at 4:19 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked beef briskets wrapped in plastic in walkin cooler prepared one day prior with a holding temperature between 50F & 54F. Maintain cold holding temperatures below 41F. PIC voluntarily discarded product on sit...
FAIL
January 10, 2019
at 3:19 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked beef briskets wrapped in plastic in walkin cooler prepared one day prior with a holding temperature between 50F & 54F. Maintain cold holding temperatures below 41F. PIC voluntarily discarded product on sit...
PASS
April 24, 2018
at 2:43 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Install door sweep on rear egress door to trash area and on door to verison equipment room. Repair hole in wall in back hallway. | 38-6-303.11 - Inadequate Lighting: Bulb out at cookline an...
FAIL
March 28, 2018
at 1:11 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Raw brisket stored in close proximity to RTE fruits. Store seperately. | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Outside area accumulated with pallets rolling racks and debri. Remove. Maintain...
FAIL
March 20, 2018
at 2:18 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Raw brisket stored in close proximity to RTE fruits. Store seperately. | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Outside area accumulated with pallets rolling racks and debri. Remove. Maintain...
PASS
November 28, 2017
at 5:49 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on all bulk food storage bins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide drip hoses at all soda guns | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior panel/ch...
FAIL
November 24, 2017
at 4:10 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on all bulk food storage bins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide drip hoses at all soda guns | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior panel/ch...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 14, 2017
at 5:13 PM
2 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers and cleatr plastic spray bottles as discussed | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide a barrier for the three bay sink [ wash ] basin located beside a cle...
PASS
March 8, 2016
at 4:24 PM
9 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: clean to remove all visible soils on the cutting boards where needed or replace as needed | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Discard milk crates being used for food storage | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Fo...
FAIL
March 1, 2016
at 4:13 PM
9 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: clean to remove all visible soils on the cutting boards where needed or replace as needed | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Discard milk crates being used for food storage | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Fo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 26, 2015
at 3:29 PM
1 violation
42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: remove all unclaimed shoes from storage in the back hall. Clean currently unused wquipment while stored on storage shelf.
PASS
December 23, 2014
at 3:57 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Do not store ANY food items in the front closet near street side windows of restaurant. Room is not approved as a food storage area.2 cuts of pork observed hanging on wall in room were discarded. | M-8-103.12 -...
FAIL
December 9, 2014
at 4:07 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Do not store ANY food items in the front closet near street side windows of restaurant. Room is not approved as a food storage area.2 cuts of pork observed hanging on wall in room were discarded. | M-8-103.12 -...
PASS
November 6, 2014
at 5:21 PM
5 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior of the bread oven at the order station area. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide hand soap for all hand sinks. | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructe...
FAIL
October 23, 2014
at 3:36 PM
5 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior of the bread oven at the order station area. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide hand soap for all hand sinks. | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructe...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
February 19, 2013
at 4:09 PM
0 violations