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The Boxer dba Finch

⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS November 19, 2024

📍 Neighborhood: West End

🚇 Nearest Transit: North Station (Orange Line)

Address
105 MERRIMAC ST
West End, MA 02114
Inspection History
42 inspections
18 failures
1 closures
License
License #80367
Last inspected: November 19, 2024

Inspection History (42 most recent)

PASS November 19, 2024 at 4:31 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 31, 2024 at 7:15 PM
0 violations
PASS November 9, 2023 at 5:18 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Heavy food debris on top of tow temp dish machine. Clean to remove Heavy food soils on exterior of refrigeration units. Clean to remove | 590.006/6-501.18-C - Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C): H...
FAIL November 2, 2023 at 5:17 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Heavy food debris on top of tow temp dish machine. Clean to remove Heavy food soils on exterior of refrigeration units. Clean to remove | 590.006/6-501.18-C - Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C): H...
PASS April 20, 2023 at 2:45 PM
0 violations
PASS October 24, 2022 at 2:32 PM
0 violations
PASS May 18, 2022 at 4:27 PM
3 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Walk-in freezer went down and foods not removed before they thawed out (3 cases of fries 3 cases of home fires 1 case mixed berries 1 case cookie dough 1 case cinnamon rolls all b...
PASS February 15, 2022 at 3:38 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Several boxes of food on floor in walkin refrigeration and storage area. Remove | 590.004/4-204.117-PF - Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and...
FAIL February 8, 2022 at 3:38 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Several boxes of food on floor in walkin refrigeration and storage area. Remove | 590.004/4-204.117-PF - Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and...
FAIL October 15, 2021 at 3:39 PM
3 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Walk-in freezer went down and foods not removed before they thawed out (3 cases of fries 3 cases of home fires 1 case mixed berries 1 case cookie dough 1 case cinnamon rolls all b...
PASS June 18, 2021 at 4:42 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored on counter store in sanitizer at proper PPM's of quats. | 590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to...
FAIL June 11, 2021 at 2:37 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored on counter store in sanitizer at proper PPM's of quats. | 590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to...
PASS August 26, 2020 at 4:14 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): No quats @ 3 bay supply No test strips to test Quats or Chlorine supply both
FAIL August 19, 2020 at 4:08 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): No quats @ 3 bay supply No test strips to test Quats or Chlorine supply both | 590.005/5-201.11-P - Approved-Materials (P): PVC pipe for sprinkle system bursted .Water flowing f...
🚫 CLOSURE December 20, 2019 at 4:27 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-201.11-P - Approved-Materials (P): PVC pipe for sprinkle system bursted .Water flowing from 4th floor to basement area. Ceiling walls stairway all with large amounts of water. Kitchen is not operational do to water contaimination.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 12, 2019 at 5:21 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Sprinkler discharge-basement-Remove standing water. Clean/sanitize/disinfect employee rest room surfaces. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Sprinkler break in basement p...
FAIL November 9, 2019 at 1:37 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Sprinkler discharge-basement-Remove standing water. Clean/sanitize/disinfect employee rest room surfaces. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Sprinkler break in basement p...
PASS September 12, 2019 at 3:05 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Chef without hair restraint. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Several food product and food container on floor in walkin refrigerator freeze...
FAIL September 9, 2019 at 5:19 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Chef without hair restraint. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Several food product and food container on floor in walkin refrigerator freeze...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 12, 2019 at 4:27 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several boxes of food on floor in walkin refrigerator and freezer . Remove Store 6inches off the floor. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Tin foil lining top shelving over stove . Remove. Shelving must ...
PASS December 24, 2018 at 3:42 PM
4 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kit at dishwasher in bar area .Provide to ensure proper dilution if sanitizer. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Wet wiping cloths left on on counter tops. Remove . store properly in saniitzin...
FAIL December 18, 2018 at 7:56 PM
4 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kit at dishwasher in bar area .Provide to ensure proper dilution if sanitizer. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Wet wiping cloths left on on counter tops. Remove . store properly in saniitzin...
PASS June 7, 2018 at 6:23 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Haddock 58F cooked ribs 53 Remove .PIC disgarded out of temperature fish. Unit operating properly staff left product out. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Boxes of fries bags of onions and other food product le...
FAIL June 1, 2018 at 4:13 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Haddock 58F cooked ribs 53 Remove .PIC disgarded out of temperature fish. Unit operating properly staff left product out. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Boxes of fries bags of onions and other food product le...
PASS December 29, 2017 at 3:29 PM
2 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No chlorine test kit. Provide. | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: Menu missing allergy warning. Provide. Handout provided.
FAIL December 19, 2017 at 6:00 PM
2 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No chlorine test kit. Provide. | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: Menu missing allergy warning. Provide. Handout provided.
PASS July 13, 2017 at 2:22 PM
1 violation
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Kitchen floor with several broken and damaged tiles. Repair floor with smooth durable non porous and easily cleanable material.
FAIL March 27, 2017 at 3:07 PM
3 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Food worker without hair restraint. Provide. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Kitchen floor with several broken and damaged tiles. Repair floor with smooth durable non porous and...
FAIL March 20, 2017 at 2:15 PM
3 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Food worker without hair restraint. Provide. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Kitchen floor with several broken and damaged tiles. Repair floor with smooth durable non porous and...
PASS December 21, 2016 at 3:20 PM
0 violations
PASS March 28, 2016 at 4:05 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: fruit @ 55f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: apples and foods products stored on floor elevate 6" off floor | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceiling...
FAIL March 22, 2016 at 3:54 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: fruit @ 55f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: apples and foods products stored on floor elevate 6" off floor | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceiling...
PASS April 22, 2015 at 4:44 PM
3 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: no test strips to measure quatenary ammonia in 3 bay sink supply | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: floor tiles broken thorughout ware washing area repair or replace | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improp...
FAIL April 7, 2015 at 4:59 PM
3 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: no test strips to measure quatenary ammonia in 3 bay sink supply | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: floor tiles broken thorughout ware washing area repair or replace | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improp...
PASS February 12, 2014 at 3:29 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: 1) Eggs @ 46f- 52f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below. 2) ham @ 48f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: products stored on floor elevate 6 " off floor | 36-6-201....
FAIL January 27, 2014 at 5:07 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: 1) Eggs @ 46f- 52f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below. 2) ham @ 48f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: products stored on floor elevate 6 " off floor | 36-6-201....
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS May 1, 2013 at 12:32 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove all tin foil from cooking equipment | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean area under the 3 compartment sink. Clean floor area pipes etc. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying ...
FAIL April 24, 2013 at 2:24 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove all tin foil from cooking equipment | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean area under the 3 compartment sink. Clean floor area pipes etc. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS August 9, 2012 at 2:49 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labeled. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide scoops for food condiments. Do not use container to scoop food products. | 590.009(E) - Anti-Choking: Class ...
FAIL July 26, 2012 at 2:26 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labeled. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide scoops for food condiments. Do not use container to scoop food products. | 590.009(E) - Anti-Choking: | M-2...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department