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Retail Food · Boston, MA

Backbay Wine & Spirits

441 Stuart St

Last inspected Mar 4, 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

Mar 4, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination

Official wording

Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)

Inspector’s notes

Numerous bars of cheese expired November 2025 and January 2026. Product removed from service. Ensure staf is rotating stock and checking expiration dates on TCS retail foods. Expired shelf stable food can be segregated and marked reduced for quick sale.

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.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 4, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 25, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination

Official wording

Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)

Inspector’s notes

Numerous bars of cheese expired November 2025 and January 2026. Product removed from service. Ensure staf is rotating stock and checking expiration dates on TCS retail foods. Expired shelf stable food can be segregated and marked reduced for quick sale.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 25, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 6, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination

Official wording

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Inspector’s notes

There are chip & drink items with expired sell by dates on the retail shelves. PIC discarding Discussed with PIC to check expiration dates daily and remove expired items

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 6, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 30, 2025

Failed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination

Official wording

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Inspector’s notes

There are chip & drink items with expired sell by dates on the retail shelves. PIC discarding Discussed with PIC to check expiration dates daily and remove expired items

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 30, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 30, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 30, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 3, 2024

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source

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