UNION OYSTER HOUSE
Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 6, 2025
Address
41 UNION ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Inspection History
88 inspections
31 failures
License
License #19089
Last inspected: November 6, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 6, 2025
at 4:40 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Resurface any and all rusted shelving units under prep tables where needed throughout the facility | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean inside all freezer / refrigeration uni...
PASS
September 25, 2025
at 3:27 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-401.14-PF - Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf): In both kitchens observed fish with grill marks that per manager are grilled ahead of time but not fully cooked; discontinue non-continuous cooking until written procedures ar...
FAIL
September 4, 2025
at 4:23 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Requested a V/D clean up kit or procedures. They have a vomit kit but no procedures. (example of procedures provided) | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separ...
FAIL
August 29, 2025
at 4:22 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Requested a V/D clean up kit or procedures. They have a vomit kit but no procedures. (example of procedures provided) | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separ...
PASS
March 10, 2025
at 4:38 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 5, 2024
at 8:13 PM
0 violations
PASS
July 30, 2024
at 5:32 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 4, 2024
at 8:14 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Ensure all staff handling foods are wearing proper air restraints during hours of operation [ cashiers and any other non food affiliated employees are excempt ] | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfoo...
PASS
November 22, 2023
at 4:13 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.12-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C): Baffles at hoods with carbon build up clean to remove | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): 1) Mouse droppings found in waitstaff area on first floor on floor under s...
FAIL
November 14, 2023
at 5:17 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.12-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C): Baffles at hoods with carbon build up clean to remove | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): 1) Mouse droppings found in waitstaff area on first floor on floor under s...
PASS
May 30, 2023
at 6:04 PM
0 violations
PASS
April 13, 2023
at 4:50 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Mussel tags not being dated with last sold ensure for all shellstock
FAIL
April 5, 2023
at 3:31 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Mussel tags not being dated with last sold ensure for all shellstock
PASS
December 15, 2022
at 4:29 PM
0 violations
PASS
July 21, 2022
at 4:17 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 20, 2022
at 4:14 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Runners of beer coolers with spoils and debris clean to remove | 590.006/6-201.12-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C): Hood vents with carbon and grease build up clean to remove
FAIL
May 12, 2022
at 3:13 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Runners of beer coolers with spoils and debris clean to remove | 590.006/6-201.12-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C): Hood vents with carbon and grease build up clean to remove
PASS
February 4, 2022
at 4:25 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 12, 2021
at 4:05 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.12-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C): Hood baffles with carbon build up clean to remove
FAIL
November 3, 2021
at 6:08 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.12-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C): Hood baffles with carbon build up clean to remove
PASS
May 6, 2021
at 3:05 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Scoop submerged in flour container. Remove Store with handle up . | 590.004/4-204.11-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C): Grease build-up on Hood panels >Clean to remo...
FAIL
April 21, 2021
at 3:23 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Scoop submerged in flour container. Remove Store with handle up . | 590.004/4-204.11-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C): Grease build-up on Hood panels >Clean to remo...
PASS
January 13, 2021
at 8:12 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Clams and mussell without last days service. Provide proper dating of all shell fish tags. All oyster marked properly. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Contr...
FAIL
January 7, 2021
at 5:01 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Clams and mussell without last days service. Provide proper dating of all shell fish tags. All oyster marked properly. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Contr...
PASS
November 5, 2020
at 5:30 PM
0 violations
PASS
July 28, 2020
at 3:00 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Box storage directly on floor in walkin refrigerator in storage area. Remove store properly 6in off the floor. | 590.003/3-602.11-C - Food Labels (C): Some bulk cont...
FAIL
July 24, 2020
at 3:37 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Box storage directly on floor in walkin refrigerator in storage area. Remove store properly 6in off the floor. | 590.003/3-602.11-C - Food Labels (C): Some bulk cont...
PASS
February 5, 2020
at 7:01 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-501.112-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf): The high temp machine is in use but the temperature is only reaching 155F measured on the irreversible thermometer. Train employees to be sure the ...
FAIL
February 4, 2020
at 5:51 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-501.112-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf): The high temp machine is in use but the temperature is only reaching 155F measured on the irreversible thermometer. Train employees to be sure the ...
PASS
November 18, 2019
at 5:28 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 29, 2019
at 4:19 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 21, 2019
at 3:17 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.15-C - (B)-(D) Gloves Use Limitations (C): The shucking gloves need to be washable or covered with disposable glove. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): The frozen fish is thawing in cryovac bags. Thaw properly. | 590.003/3-501.16-...
FAIL
August 9, 2019
at 4:02 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.15-C - (B)-(D) Gloves Use Limitations (C): The shucking gloves need to be washable or covered with disposable glove. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): The frozen fish is thawing in cryovac bags. Thaw properly. | 590.003/3-501.16-...
PASS
March 21, 2019
at 3:42 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 5, 2018
at 5:34 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: The ceiling inthe produce walkin and basement walk-in are aoiloed. Clean to remove.
PASS
June 13, 2018
at 4:46 PM
2 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The interior of the ice machine is soiled. Clean to remove. The exterior of the large mixers are soiled. Clean to remove. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: The handsink in the upstairs ki...
FAIL
June 5, 2018
at 4:59 PM
2 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The interior of the ice machine is soiled. Clean to remove. The exterior of the large mixers are soiled. Clean to remove. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: The handsink in the upstairs ki...
PASS
January 10, 2018
at 4:54 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: There was food out at the time of the leak. Discard all open food. (Manager began discarded exposed items) | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: There is a broken pipe in the upstairs dumbweighter area a...
FAIL
January 8, 2018
at 4:58 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: There was food out at the time of the leak. Discard all open food. (Manager began discarded exposed items) | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: There is a broken pipe in the upstairs dumbweighter area a...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 8, 2017
at 4:32 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boards heavily scored / Replace. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Condensor fan covers in the main walk in with visible dust build up / Clean to remove. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improp...
PASS
August 29, 2017
at 1:50 PM
2 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Oyster walk in without thermometer / Manager replaced during inspection | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: Hanging menu does not reflect reminder (*) portion of the consumer advisory ...
FAIL
August 22, 2017
at 1:24 PM
2 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Oyster walk in without thermometer / Manager replaced during inspection | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: Hanging menu does not reflect reminder (*) portion of the consumer advisory ...
PASS
August 7, 2017
at 1:38 PM
2 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: No working mechanical refrigeration due to loss of power. Establishment advised to obtain dry ice for sealed units until determination can be made if food is safe. | M-2-103.11 - PIC Pe...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 4, 2017
at 2:57 AM
2 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: No working mechanical refrigeration due to loss of power. Establishment advised to obtain dry ice for sealed units until determination can be made if food is safe. | M-2-103.11 - PIC Pe...
PASS
April 18, 2017
at 5:50 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 19, 2016
at 1:06 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Calamari 47F on ice. On ice for 1 hour chef moved to refrigeration / Discussed keeping containers less filled and keeping ice stocked around and up all sides of containers / Ensure proper cold holding temperatures....
FAIL
October 12, 2016
at 1:10 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Calamari 47F on ice. On ice for 1 hour chef moved to refrigeration / Discussed keeping containers less filled and keeping ice stocked around and up all sides of containers / Ensure proper cold holding temperatures....
PASS
August 15, 2016
at 12:28 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Scallops - 50F Cut tomatoes - 63F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. Ice level was observed to be too low containers. Discussed keeping ice at food level while in holding. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separati...
FAIL
August 8, 2016
at 1:41 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Scallops - 50F Cut tomatoes - 63F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. Ice level was observed to be too low containers. Discussed keeping ice at food level while in holding. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separati...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 4, 2016
at 5:11 PM
21 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Scallops in reach in drawer 50F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Bags of oysters from different species and batches are stored on top ...