THE IMPROV ASYLUM
Latest: PASS
October 24, 2025
Address
216 HANOVER ST
North End, MA 02113
Inspection History
22 inspections
6 failures
License
License #20819
Last inspected: October 24, 2025
Inspection History (22 most recent)
PASS
October 24, 2025
at 12:11 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 11, 2024
at 12:56 AM
2 violations
590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C): Anchor all loose CO-2 tanks where needed to reduce potential concerns or issues moving forward | 590.006/6-501.16-C - Drying Mops (C): After each use - return all in use...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 30, 2023
at 10:57 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.16-C - Drying Mops (C): Ensure all in use soiled mops and brooms are being stoired ekevated off the floors a minimum of six inches to reduce potential rodent activity and to ensure the floors are being cleaned properly throughout the...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 9, 2022
at 1:31 AM
3 violations
590.004/4-201.11-C - Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C): Refrigerated walk-in unit not operating properly - compressor issue - a new compressor has been ordered and is scheduled to be repaired within the nexr 24 hours [ Keg barrels...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 14, 2021
at 10:31 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Keep the ice scoop in a clean and designated area as discussed to reduce potential contamination. | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Ceiling above the lid of t...
PASS
November 6, 2019
at 8:20 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-202.16-P - Ice (P): Visible soils from the ceiling are falling inside the ice machine relocated and clean to remove all visible soils | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean. Exterior of the ice machine from all visib...
FAIL
October 29, 2019
at 9:35 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-202.16-P - Ice (P): Visible soils from the ceiling are falling inside the ice machine relocated and clean to remove all visible soils | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean. Exterior of the ice machine from all visib...
PASS
October 10, 2018
at 7:10 PM
7 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test strips for dish machine. address | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Remove sponges from the kitchen area and provide wiping cloths as discussed | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean:...
FAIL
October 3, 2018
at 12:58 AM
7 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test strips for dish machine. address | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Remove sponges from the kitchen area and provide wiping cloths as discussed | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean:...
PASS
October 18, 2016
at 6:48 PM
8 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Keep ice scoop in a clean area as discussed during inspection | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean and sanitize ice machine from all visible soils | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Re...
FAIL
September 29, 2016
at 9:33 PM
8 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Keep ice scoop in a clean area as discussed during inspection | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean and sanitize ice machine from all visible soils | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Re...
PASS
October 16, 2015
at 2:34 PM
3 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Designate soap paper towels and signage at the hand sink located behind the bar Provide signage for restroom to remind staff to wash hands before returning to work | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Impr...
FAIL
October 9, 2015
at 12:20 PM
3 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Designate soap paper towels and signage at the hand sink located behind the bar Provide signage for restroom to remind staff to wash hands before returning to work | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Impr...
PASS
October 6, 2014
at 9:13 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
September 11, 2013
at 4:46 PM
4 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Dishwasher - Repair final rinse thermometer. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: final Rinse Temp on Dishwasher LESS than 180F. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior o...
FAIL
September 4, 2013
at 9:54 PM
4 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Dishwasher - Repair final rinse thermometer. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: final Rinse Temp on Dishwasher LESS than 180F. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior o...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 10, 2012
at 7:40 PM
6 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior of ice machine from visible soils | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean shelving area where beer glasses are being stored [ beer / wine spills ] | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/C...
FAIL
May 4, 2012
at 12:18 PM
4 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior of ice machine from visible soils | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean shelving area where beer glasses are being stored [ beer / wine spills ] | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/C...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 6, 2011
at 3:05 PM
2 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Interior of ice bins/cold plates rusty.remove and resurface rusted area where necessary. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Interior of storage bin needs cleaning.
PASS
February 27, 2009
at 5:29 PM
0 violations