The Beehive
Latest: PASS
October 28, 2025
Address
537 TREMONT ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
49 inspections
20 failures
License
License #26483
Last inspected: October 28, 2025
Inspection History (49 most recent)
PASS
October 28, 2025
at 2:21 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all the bulk storage bins | 590.004/4-501.114-PF - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentr...
FAIL
October 16, 2025
at 11:41 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all the bulk storage bins | 590.004/4-501.114-PF - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentr...
PASS
May 29, 2025
at 7:01 PM
1 violation
590.008/8-201.13-C - When a HACCP Plan is Required (C): Vacuum sealing & sous vide machines on site.PIC stating it is in use. PIC could not produce an approved HACCP plan. Discontinue using remove machine PIC instructed to submit all required ...
FAIL
October 17, 2024
at 5:25 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Shell tags improperly stored no last served/sold datemarkings.Maintain shell tags in chronological order for 90 days with the last served/sold datemarkings. | 590.004/4-501.11-C -...
FAIL
October 3, 2024
at 11:16 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Shell tags improperly stored no last served/sold datemarkings.Maintain shell tags in chronological order for 90 days with the last served/sold datemarkings. | 590.004/4-501.11-C -...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 27, 2023
at 6:43 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Door sweep at back door showing daylight. Replace to prevent pests accessing establishment
PASS
March 20, 2023
at 7:12 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): PIC unable to produce shellstock tags.Provide shellstock tags stored in chronological order with the dates of last sold/served. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Ide...
FAIL
March 9, 2023
at 8:37 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): PIC unable to produce shellstock tags.Provide shellstock tags stored in chronological order with the dates of last sold/served. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Ide...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 1, 2022
at 6:59 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-501.111-C - Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C): Plastic storage shed behind establishment with heavy odors of urine- Clean and secure to not allow access during off business hours | 590.006/6-202.16-C - Exterior Walls and ...
FAIL
May 23, 2022
at 7:25 PM
15 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Numerous priority violations noted on inspection report Review policies and procedures with PIC | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives stor...
FAIL
May 16, 2022
at 7:17 PM
15 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Numerous priority violations noted on inspection report Review policies and procedures with PIC | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives stor...
PASS
October 21, 2021
at 6:19 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf): Provide an (*) asterisks at all menu items served raw undercooked or cooked to order | 590.004/4-204.117-PF - Ware...
FAIL
October 13, 2021
at 11:02 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf): Provide an (*) asterisks at all menu items served raw undercooked or cooked to order | 590.004/4-204.117-PF - Ware...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 3, 2020
at 7:37 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Multiple employees missing hair restraints.Provide | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Provide proper datemarking on all items he...
FAIL
November 20, 2020
at 11:45 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Multiple employees missing hair restraints.Provide | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Provide proper datemarking on all items he...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 17, 2019
at 10:00 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Replace missing drip hase at bar soda gun. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the interior of the bar glass chiller unit to remove broken glass. | 590.00...
PASS
May 30, 2018
at 6:02 PM
8 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Improper cooling methods. Observed deep plastic containers of vegetable soup in walkin cooler for cooling @ 90F. Cool foods by increasing the surface area under refrigeration or using i...
FAIL
May 23, 2018
at 11:56 PM
8 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Improper cooling methods. Observed deep plastic containers of vegetable soup in walkin cooler for cooling @ 90F. Cool foods by increasing the surface area under refrigeration or using i...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 2, 2018
at 6:15 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of glass chiller observed with broken glass.Clean to remove. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Service area handsink fixture observed loose.Repair.Secure fixture. | 36-6-501.11-.12...
PASS
November 16, 2017
at 7:08 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on all bulk storage bins | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Tomato's sliced cheese cole slaw observed at prep station reading 46-48F for 45 min per pic.maintain cold holding 41F...
FAIL
November 8, 2017
at 10:21 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on all bulk storage bins | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Tomato's sliced cheese cole slaw observed at prep station reading 46-48F for 45 min per pic.maintain cold holding 41F...
PASS
October 11, 2016
at 4:23 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: ribs 109 degrees/provide prooer temperature of 140 degrees or above/ribs reheated by chef to 165 degrees | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: feta cheese 50 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 04-3-50...
FAIL
September 29, 2016
at 9:35 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: ribs 109 degrees/provide prooer temperature of 140 degrees or above/ribs reheated by chef to 165 degrees | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: feta cheese 50 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 04-3-50...
PASS
April 28, 2016
at 6:28 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Single door refrigeration unit internal temp reading 50F.(Butter 48F Sliced cheese 50F).Repair to maintain all product 41F or below.PIC had staff remove all items to other refrigeration until repairs are co...
FAIL
April 19, 2016
at 6:14 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Single door refrigeration unit internal temp reading 50F.(Butter 48F Sliced cheese 50F).Repair to maintain all product 41F or below.PIC had staff remove all items to other refrigeration until repairs are co...
PASS
November 20, 2015
at 4:21 PM
3 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: 3 Bay sink sanitizer compartment drain gasket broken.Repair PIC states a plumber will be on site on 11.15.15 for repairs. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Lower level main bar handsink nis lea...
FAIL
November 13, 2015
at 10:41 PM
3 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: 3 Bay sink sanitizer compartment drain gasket broken.Repair PIC states a plumber will be on site on 11.15.15 for repairs. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Lower level main bar handsink nis lea...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 7, 2015
at 2:22 PM
8 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Under counter reach drawer unit thermometer 51F severals items 49-55F for 1 hour.Repair to maintain product 41F or below.PIC removed all products to other refrigeration until proper rep...
FAIL
July 31, 2015
at 3:22 PM
8 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Under counter reach drawer unit thermometer 51F severals items 49-55F for 1 hour.Repair to maintain product 41F or below.PIC removed all products to other refrigeration until proper rep...
PASS
November 20, 2014
at 5:09 PM
5 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Soiled dishes stored on the floor at the warewash area. Store on the soiled dish rack. Provide additional racks if necessary. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Slicer soiled with dried up deb...
FAIL
November 13, 2014
at 9:45 PM
5 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Soiled dishes stored on the floor at the warewash area. Store on the soiled dish rack. Provide additional racks if necessary. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Slicer soiled with dried up deb...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 27, 2013
at 3:33 PM
2 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide signage paper towels and liquid hand soap at the bar hand sink. | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: Ensure trash receptacles are covered.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
August 24, 2012
at 3:58 PM
1 violation
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Properly remove all evidence of live fruit flies in basement bar area.
FAIL
August 17, 2012
at 3:53 PM
1 violation
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Properly remove all evidence of live fruit flies in basement bar area.
PASS
April 12, 2012
at 3:36 PM
1 violation
M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: Provide proper food allergy disclaimer in all menu's as applicable. Provide proper certified food allergen trained employee for establishment.
FAIL
April 4, 2012
at 4:00 PM
1 violation
M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: Provide proper food allergy disclaimer in all menu's as applicable. Provide proper certified food allergen trained employee for establishment.
PASS
June 16, 2011
at 5:39 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 7, 2011
at 7:11 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 18, 2010
at 2:52 PM
2 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide paper towels | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: clean grease filters of build up
PASS
March 12, 2010
at 7:16 PM
5 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: bulk food bins | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: do not store laundered rags on food | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: signag...
FAIL
March 5, 2010
at 7:03 PM
10 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: bulk food bins | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: do not store laundered rags on food | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Cardboard used as barri...
PASS
January 21, 2009
at 7:06 PM
4 violations
03-3-403.11 - Reheating: Mashed potatoes are 90F on the steam table. Properly reheat items and then hold them at 140F. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Items that are cooked in advance are cooled in an ice bath to 7...
FAIL
January 14, 2009
at 6:01 PM
4 violations
03-3-403.11 - Reheating: Mashed potatoes are 90F on the steam table. Properly reheat items and then hold them at 140F. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Items that are cooked in advance are cooled in an ice bath to 7...
PASS
August 19, 2008
at 7:02 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 25, 2008
at 7:40 PM
1 violation
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Store wiping clothes in sanitizer when not in use.
FAIL
July 17, 2007
at 5:51 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Cardboard used as barrier Remove to allow a cleanable surface | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Debris on Runners of glass chiller | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed Clean: Debris ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 11, 2007
at 6:55 PM
1 violation
38-6-303.11 - Inadequate Lighting: