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Latest: PASS March 12, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: West End

🚇 Nearest Transit: Charles/MGH (Red Line)

Address
161 CHARLES ST
West End, MA 02114
Inspection History
41 inspections
14 failures
License
License #27094
Last inspected: March 12, 2025

Inspection History (41 most recent)

PASS March 12, 2025 at 5:29 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw Dom's meats stored above ready to eat foods. Store properly. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Restroom with f...
FAIL March 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw Dom's meats stored above ready to eat foods. Store properly. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Restroom with f...
PASS May 24, 2024 at 3:37 PM
3 violations
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P - Compliance with Food Law (P): THC energy drinks and CBD beverages for sale. PIC removed from sale. Provide invoice for products. | 590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Front door does not close with a seal. S...
FAIL May 15, 2024 at 5:02 PM
3 violations
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P - Compliance with Food Law (P): THC energy drinks and CBD beverages for sale. PIC removed from sale. Provide invoice for products. | 590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Front door does not close with a seal. S...
PASS June 21, 2023 at 4:48 PM
2 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Dunkin is no longer part of the business.Provide an updated application with the current DBA. Fillable application form attached and send back to ISDHealth@Boston.gov | 590.006/6-501.1...
FAIL June 15, 2023 at 3:02 PM
2 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Dunkin is no longer part of the business.Provide an updated application with the current DBA. Fillable application form attached and send back to ISDHealth@Boston.gov | 590.006/6-501.1...
PASS June 2, 2021 at 4:03 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): The front refrigerator is not closing properly and the temperature is high; cream cheese 50F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (T...
FAIL May 25, 2021 at 2:45 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): The front refrigerator is not closing properly and the temperature is high; cream cheese 50F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (T...
PASS November 20, 2020 at 7:07 PM
2 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): The PIC of Dunkin Donuts cannot not demonstrate knowledge in food safety and sanitation has to call operator for another location for assistance no full time on site certi...
FAIL November 6, 2020 at 4:13 PM
2 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): The PIC of Dunkin Donuts cannot not demonstrate knowledge in food safety and sanitation has to call operator for another location for assistance no full time on site certi...
PASS May 23, 2019 at 4:24 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean floor in basement storage to remove evidence of dead pests & insects(Top shelf & Dunkin storage ) PIC to address with pest control companies Dunkin donuts--Clean floor behind donut d...
FAIL May 15, 2019 at 3:10 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean floor in basement storage to remove evidence of dead pests & insects(Top shelf & Dunkin storage ) PIC to address with pest control companies Dunkin donuts--Clean floor behind donut d...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 24, 2018 at 3:12 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Door handle to good humor ice cream chest is loose.Repair | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean ice machine vents to remove dust build up. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 13, 2018 at 4:25 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Door handle at good humor ice cream freezer loose.Secure properly | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of single door delfield unit observed with milk spill.Clean to remove.--(Dunkin do...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 16, 2017 at 7:31 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Missing ceiling tiles Soils in light shields
PASS April 25, 2016 at 1:09 PM
9 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Missing business name and address on packaged fruit salads | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove items from top of ice machine | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Using milk crates for shelvin...
FAIL April 8, 2016 at 1:28 PM
9 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Missing business name and address on packaged fruit salads | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove items from top of ice machine | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Using milk crates for shelvin...
PASS November 6, 2015 at 7:14 PM
0 violations
PASS June 26, 2015 at 2:32 PM
5 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Cambell soup products with expiration date of January and May 2015 being sold with other products. PIC removed them. Ensure that all products have current expiration dates. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: ...
FAIL June 17, 2015 at 5:52 PM
5 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Cambell soup products with expiration date of January and May 2015 being sold with other products. PIC removed them. Ensure that all products have current expiration dates. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: ...
PASS September 11, 2014 at 3:07 PM
0 violations
PASS May 14, 2014 at 2:35 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) coke unit with soils clean to remove 2) Naked juice cooler with soils clean to remove | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: basement area unorganized organize properly
FAIL April 29, 2014 at 4:44 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) coke unit with soils clean to remove 2) Naked juice cooler with soils clean to remove | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: basement area unorganized organize properly
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 14, 2013 at 5:41 PM
3 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide metal stem cooks thermometer | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: provide properly sized cutting board | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: restroom/provide paper to...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS April 2, 2012 at 5:52 PM
3 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: No means of warewashing after/during food prep. Discontinue all food prep and provide proper dishwashing facilities. | 24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: Cutting board stored on floor d...
FAIL March 26, 2012 at 3:04 PM
3 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: No means of warewashing after/during food prep. Discontinue all food prep and provide proper dishwashing facilities. | 24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: Cutting board stored on floor d...
PASS March 16, 2012 at 12:04 PM
0 violations
PASS October 11, 2011 at 4:35 PM
2 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: completely label with name of purveyor or origin | 01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: label all containers of nuts with name of contents and purveyor
FAIL September 30, 2011 at 5:06 PM
2 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: completely label with name of purveyor or origin | 01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: label all containers of nuts with name of contents and purveyor
PASS October 13, 2010 at 5:26 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 5, 2010 at 6:50 PM
1 violation
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: provide complete food labels on all containers
PASS April 5, 2010 at 6:24 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 20, 2009 at 2:47 PM
1 violation
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: Discontinue the sale of the spinach pie until the manufacturer can provide a proper wholesale license.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 28, 2008 at 6:32 PM
2 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: The labeling on the Valisiki's products is improper. The label must clearly identify the product and its ingredients. Further ownership must provide proof to BISD that Vasiliki's of Dracut MA is a license...
FAIL October 21, 2008 at 6:40 PM
2 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: The labeling on the Valisiki's products is improper. The label must clearly identify the product and its ingredients. Further ownership must provide proof to BISD that Vasiliki's of Dracut MA is a license...
PASS May 30, 2008 at 4:11 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Packaged items are not labeled. Properly label packaged items. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Flowers ore stored and watered in food prep area. Provide separation so food is not contaminated ...
FAIL May 20, 2008 at 2:28 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Packaged items are not labeled. Properly label packaged items. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Flowers ore stored and watered in food prep area. Provide separation so food is not contaminated ...
PASS July 19, 2007 at 7:26 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide proper storage of cut mellon. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace broken glass door to right side bank of refrigerators. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide chlorine test kits. | 23-...
FAIL June 28, 2007 at 7:06 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide proper storage of cut mellon. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace broken glass door to right side bank of refrigerators. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide chlorine test kits. | 23-...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department