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The Broadway Restaurant

Latest: PASS September 4, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: South Boston

🚇 Nearest Transit: Broadway (Red Line)

Address
732 E BROADWAY
South Boston, MA 02127
Inspection History
30 inspections
13 failures
License
License #318049
Last inspected: September 4, 2025

Inspection History (30 most recent)

PASS September 4, 2025 at 6:22 PM
4 violations
590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Observed mutiple handsinks utilized for dumpsinks. Retrain staff for proper use of handsinks. Clean and remove all debri. | 590.006/6-301.11-PF - Handwashing Cleanser ...
FAIL August 28, 2025 at 5:58 PM
4 violations
590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Observed mutiple handsinks utilized for dumpsinks. Retrain staff for proper use of handsinks. Clean and remove all debri. | 590.006/6-301.11-PF - Handwashing Cleanser ...
PASS April 29, 2025 at 6:35 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-501.115-C - Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C): Observed the sidewalk heavily soiled with grease build up. Clean to remove.
FAIL April 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-501.115-C - Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C): Observed the sidewalk heavily soiled with grease build up. Clean to remove.
PASS February 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
0 violations
PASS May 28, 2024 at 6:03 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Observed a sticky orange substance inside of the ice machines. Clean to remove Heavy dust build up on the exterior of ice chest and on ...
FAIL May 21, 2024 at 6:53 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Observed a sticky orange substance inside of the ice machines. Clean to remove Heavy dust build up on the exterior of ice chest and on ...
PASS February 21, 2024 at 3:57 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean vents in the hood system from visible grease and grime where needed | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean exterior of all in line cookng equipment where needed ...
FAIL February 14, 2024 at 9:21 PM
14 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean vents in the hood system from visible grease and grime where needed | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean exterior of all in line cookng equipment where needed ...
PASS June 23, 2023 at 2:58 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf): Drawer cookline flip top unit is inoperable. Repair. Establishment using indirect contact with ice temporarily to cold hold TCS foods in unit. Alternative refrigeration...
FAIL June 9, 2023 at 3:33 PM
3 violations
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P - Compliance with Food Law (P): Establishment is offering "Southie Cookie" cookies for sale. Verified with state DPH business does not have a wholesale food license from the state. Product was removed from service. ...
FAIL June 2, 2023 at 2:44 PM
3 violations
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P - Compliance with Food Law (P): Establishment is offering "Southie Cookie" cookies for sale. Verified with state DPH business does not have a wholesale food license from the state. Product was removed from service. ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 13, 2023 at 5:53 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf): Brunch menu missing reminder/ disclosure (*) for eggs cooked to order. Provide. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperatur...
FAIL March 6, 2023 at 4:54 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf): Brunch menu missing reminder/ disclosure (*) for eggs cooked to order. Provide. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperatur...
PASS July 25, 2022 at 1:57 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C): Remove steel panels in alleyway subject of complaints. Maintain alleyway secure and clean. | 590.006/6-501.115-PF - Prohibiting Animals (Pf): Dog observed in outdoor din...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 12, 2022 at 6:55 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C): Remove steel panels in alleyway subject of complaints. Maintain alleyway secure and clean. | 590.006/6-501.115-PF - Prohibiting Animals (Pf): Dog observed in outdoor din...
PASS June 21, 2022 at 3:40 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Notes:8-304.15 Notification of Changes. [590.008(E)]. Establishment has installed a raw bar in front area open pizza kitchen facing dining area without first notifying ISD health. Cont...
FAIL June 1, 2022 at 2:03 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Notes:8-304.15 Notification of Changes. [590.008(E)]. Establishment has installed a raw bar in front area open pizza kitchen facing dining area without first notifying ISD health. Cont...
PASS May 26, 2022 at 4:42 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Ensure all bulk food containers as well as all clear plastic spray bottles scattered throughout the facility are clearly and properly labeled as discussed | 590....
FAIL September 29, 2021 at 7:07 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Ensure all bulk food containers as well as all clear plastic spray bottles scattered throughout the facility are clearly and properly labeled as discussed | 590....
PASS March 22, 2021 at 8:10 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Manager to re-train staff to have proper supplies at all necessary handwash stations check daily. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)...
FAIL March 13, 2021 at 10:44 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Manager to re-train staff to have proper supplies at all necessary handwash stations check daily. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)...
PASS September 10, 2020 at 7:22 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Remove cooling racks with ready to eat foods on them located a little too close to the mop sink area and store segragated as discussed to reduce potenti...
FAIL September 2, 2020 at 6:00 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Remove cooling racks with ready to eat foods on them located a little too close to the mop sink area and store segragated as discussed to reduce potenti...
PASS November 13, 2019 at 3:52 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Dry food storage goods stored in close proximity to soiled mop buckets. Store soiled items away from foods. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety ...
FAIL November 6, 2019 at 3:06 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Dry food storage goods stored in close proximity to soiled mop buckets. Store soiled items away from foods. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 8, 2019 at 5:53 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all dry food storage containers in back area. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Sneeze guards on order for area suggested at the counter | 24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensil...
FAIL February 1, 2019 at 5:19 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all dry food storage containers in back area. | 24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: Pots stored in close proximity to mop sink pans and clean equipment storage rack too clo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 3, 2018 at 5:56 PM
2 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Several food workers without hair restraints. Provide. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Basement ceiling visible damaged above reach in freezer. Repair with smooth durable...
PASS November 9, 2017 at 6:47 PM
0 violations
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department