THAI BASIL
Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 17, 2025
Address
132 NEWBURY ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
78 inspections
35 failures
License
License #21711
Last inspected: July 17, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 17, 2025
at 6:23 PM
2 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Food handlers observed without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers. Corrected on site. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Reduced oxgygen packaged salmon thawed i...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 6, 2025
at 4:34 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Soiled and degraded aluminum foil lining shelves in dry storage. Discard foil. Use materials that are durable and cleanable.
PASS
June 14, 2024
at 5:40 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Container of raw chicken stoored over produce in refrigerator. Corrected on site. Ensure raw animal products are stored below produce and ready to eat fo...
FAIL
June 7, 2024
at 4:47 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Container of raw chicken stoored over produce in refrigerator. Corrected on site. Ensure raw animal products are stored below produce and ready to eat fo...
PASS
March 18, 2024
at 3:37 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Rice scoop stored in 60F water. Store scoop clean and dry or in hot water over 135F | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding...
FAIL
March 11, 2024
at 4:22 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Rice scoop stored in 60F water. Store scoop clean and dry or in hot water over 135F | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 3, 2024
at 8:23 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 25, 2023
at 6:26 PM
14 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Multiple employees observed preparing foods in a back area- The handsink was completely blocked and visibly dry Review proper handwashing with all employees | 590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraint...
FAIL
September 19, 2023
at 6:46 PM
14 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Multiple employees observed preparing foods in a back area- The handsink was completely blocked and visibly dry Review proper handwashing with all employees | 590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraint...
PASS
August 25, 2023
at 2:23 PM
3 violations
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P - Preventing Contamination from Hands (P): Obsered multiple employees preparing and handling RTE foods with bare hands- Corrected on site | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Handwa...
FAIL
August 17, 2023
at 2:48 PM
3 violations
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P - Preventing Contamination from Hands (P): Obsered multiple employees preparing and handling RTE foods with bare hands- Corrected on site | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Handwa...
PASS
August 4, 2023
at 4:52 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-401.14-P - Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (P): Establishment is partially cooking chicken to finish cooking at the time of service. Reviewed with the PIC Discontinue | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Cont...
FAIL
July 26, 2023
at 2:38 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-401.14-P - Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (P): Establishment is partially cooking chicken to finish cooking at the time of service. Reviewed with the PIC Discontinue | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Cont...
PASS
November 29, 2022
at 6:54 PM
14 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Multiple items in walk in cooler are uncovered. Cover to prevent potential contamination. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination ...
FAIL
November 22, 2022
at 5:41 PM
14 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Multiple items in walk in cooler are uncovered. Cover to prevent potential contamination. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination ...
PASS
April 24, 2022
at 3:05 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-901.11-C - Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C): At the time of the inspection an employee was removing wet items from the dishwasher and stacking the equipment wet without allowing to airdry- Reviewed with PIC and corrected |...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 19, 2022
at 2:50 PM
18 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employees unable to wash hands at blocked handsinks No observation of employees washing hands at the time of the inspection when returning to the kitchen and when changing tasks- Reviewed at this time and cor...
FAIL
April 14, 2022
at 3:26 PM
18 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employees unable to wash hands at blocked handsinks No observation of employees washing hands at the time of the inspection when returning to the kitchen and when changing tasks- Reviewed at this time and cor...
PASS
January 5, 2022
at 4:18 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P): Sanitizer not registering in low temp machine / New parts were installed by a technician last Monday the 20th...
FAIL
December 27, 2021
at 4:57 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives stored in between equipment / Remove and store properly as described below. | 590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperatur...
FAIL
November 30, 2021
at 4:49 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives stored in between equipment / Remove and store properly as described below. | 590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperatur...
PASS
July 21, 2021
at 5:33 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Food employees observed not washing hands with the proper frequency. Retrain staff. COS/R | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial ...
FAIL
July 13, 2021
at 5:39 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Food employees observed not washing hands with the proper frequency. Retrain staff. COS/R | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial ...
PASS
February 1, 2021
at 9:43 PM
24 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Upon inspection food workers not washing hands with the proper frequency at cookline and dishwasher areas with inadequately supplied and inaccessible handsinks. Retrain staff. COS. | 590.002/2-301.15-PF - Whe...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 21, 2021
at 4:20 PM
24 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Upon inspection food workers not washing hands with the proper frequency at cookline and dishwasher areas with inadequately supplied and inaccessible handsinks. Retrain staff. COS. | 590.002/2-301.15-PF - Whe...
PASS
August 27, 2020
at 8:18 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed multiple food workers moving about the kitchen area changing multiple tasks without changing gloves and washing hands. Directed entire kitchen staff to change gloves and wash hands. Retrain staff. | ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 24, 2020
at 3:34 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed multiple food workers moving about the kitchen area changing multiple tasks without changing gloves and washing hands. Directed entire kitchen staff to change gloves and wash hands. Retrain staff. | ...
FAIL
August 17, 2020
at 6:26 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed multiple food workers moving about the kitchen area changing multiple tasks without changing gloves and washing hands. Directed entire kitchen staff to change gloves and wash hands. Retrain staff. | ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 5, 2019
at 9:47 PM
8 violations
01-3-202.12 - Approved Food or Color Additives: Invoice provided for Avocado is from Whole Foods - All foods must come from an approved source. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Worn cutting boards - Kitchen/prep | 15-4-202.16 - Non-F...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 20, 2019
at 8:25 PM
20 violations
01-3-202.12 - Approved Food or Color Additives: Invoice provided for Avocado is from Whole Foods - All foods must come from an approved source. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Shrimp on counter 77 F - Discarded by PIC | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding...
FAIL
February 14, 2019
at 1:37 PM
19 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Shrimp on counter 77 F - Discarded by PIC | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Light cream 46 F - Wait station PIC discarded product | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw animal products s...
PASS
August 10, 2018
at 6:56 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut vegetables prepared 1 hour prior to inspection 60F on counter at cookline- Must be maintained at 41F or below. Removed and placed in freezer to reduce temperature Spring rolls prepared and on counter at 68F. Remo...
FAIL
August 1, 2018
at 6:47 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut vegetables prepared 1 hour prior to inspection 60F on counter at cookline- Must be maintained at 41F or below. Removed and placed in freezer to reduce temperature Spring rolls prepared and on counter at 68F. Remo...
PASS
May 9, 2017
at 4:10 PM
9 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: Greens received in cardboard boxes wrapped in newspaper Invoice provided handwritten with no company name. Unable to verify source at time of inspection. Provide proper information and ensure products are provided f...
FAIL
April 20, 2017
at 5:48 PM
9 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: Greens received in cardboard boxes wrapped in newspaper Invoice provided handwritten with no company name. Unable to verify source at time of inspection. Provide proper information and ensure products are provided f...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 30, 2016
at 6:57 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Large containers of sauce cooked to 150F on shelf in kitchen. Per PIC large containers are placed covered into walkin to cool. Tightly wrapped packages of rice noodles ojn counter to cool per PIC at 117F. CFPM must properly ...
FAIL
September 22, 2016
at 12:11 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Large containers of sauce cooked to 150F on shelf in kitchen. Per PIC large containers are placed covered into walkin to cool. Tightly wrapped packages of rice noodles ojn counter to cool per PIC at 117F. CFPM must properly ...
PASS
November 6, 2015
at 7:24 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood sticker is expired.Provide up to date hood sticker. Ensure that hoods are cleaned to remove all grease buildup.Maintain clean
FAIL
October 16, 2015
at 3:41 PM
13 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Observed partially cooked chicken improperly cooling in covered deep pans at 76F for 1 hour.Discontinue.Properly cool all products.Proper cooling procedure Handouts were reviewed.PIC in...
FAIL
October 9, 2015
at 3:26 PM
13 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Observed partially cooked chicken improperly cooling in covered deep pans at 76F for 1 hour.Discontinue.Properly cool all products.Proper cooling procedure Handouts were reviewed.PIC in...
PASS
June 18, 2015
at 6:13 PM
2 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide Hand Wash Only signage at all hand sinks. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Exhaust vent with heavy grease build up.Clean to remove Outside exhaust duct l...
FAIL
May 26, 2015
at 2:13 PM
5 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Observered raw chicken stored over ready to eat product.PIC removed and stored properly.Maintain proper storage of raw and ready to eat product. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protectio...
FAIL
May 18, 2015
at 4:41 PM
5 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Observered raw chicken stored over ready to eat product.PIC removed and stored properly.Maintain proper storage of raw and ready to eat product. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protectio...
PASS
July 1, 2014
at 4:15 PM
2 violations
34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Grounds outside of establishment with heavy grease build up clean to remove | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: 1) outside wall with heavy grease build up clean t...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 12, 2014
at 2:12 PM
2 violations
34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Grounds outside of establishment with heavy grease build up clean to remove | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: 1) outside wall with heavy grease build up clean t...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 5, 2014
at 3:31 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 2) shelving worn in dry storage area resurface or replace | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Grounds outside of establishment with heavy grease build up clean to remove | 3...
FAIL
April 25, 2014
at 12:14 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: brown rice at 128f ensure hot hold of 140f or above ( owner discarded unsafe foods). | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: utensils stored in stagnant water store clean and dry | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contaminat...
FAIL
April 18, 2014
at 3:52 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: brown rice at 128f ensure hot hold of 140f or above ( owner discarded unsafe foods). | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: utensils stored in stagnant water store clean and dry | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contaminat...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 25, 2013
at 2:40 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sliced eggplant sliced onions - 60F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures of 41F or below at all times. | 03-401.11-.12 - Cooking Temperatures: Discontinue par-cooking chicken and provide proper cooking tempera...
FAIL
October 16, 2013
at 3:24 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sliced eggplant sliced onions - 60F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures of 41F or below at all times. | 03-401.11-.12 - Cooking Temperatures: Discontinue par-cooking chicken and provide proper cooking tempera...