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Apex Bar & Lounge

150 State St

Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

Inspection

Jul 24, 2026

Passed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Provide hand soap at the hand sink-Bar/ COS by the PIC

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Provide paper towels for the hand sink at the bar.COS by the PIC

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-303.11-POther

Official wording

Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed several bottles stored directly in the consumable ice.Discontinue and store all bottles in a cleanable container.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide a seperation between the hand sink and consumable ice bin container to prevent contamination from washing hands

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
majorCode 590.004/4-501.114-PFChemicals

Official wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Low temp dish machine tested 0PPM with the strip.Discontinue using the machine and use disposable cups until repaired. Noted Prime sanitizer button broken.Repair

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 24, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 16, 2026

Failed

5 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-303.11-POther

Official wording

Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed several bottles stored directly in the consumable ice.Discontinue and store all bottles in a cleanable container.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide a seperation between the hand sink and consumable ice bin container to prevent contamination from washing hands

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
majorCode 590.004/4-501.114-PFChemicals

Official wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Low temp dish machine tested 0PPM with the strip.Discontinue using the machine and use disposable cups until repaired. Noted Prime sanitizer button broken.Repair

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Provide hand soap at the hand sink-Bar/ COS by the PIC

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Provide paper towels for the hand sink at the bar.COS by the PIC

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 16, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 22, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 22, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 4, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 4, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 18, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 18, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 8, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 8, 2024 · Original Source

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