Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA

Banyan Bar & Refuge

Name: Banyan Bar & Refuge
Address: 537 Tremont St, Boston, MA

537 Tremont St

Last inspected Sep 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

Inspection

Sep 18, 2026

Voluntarily closed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Notes:PIC Liz Brown present Fire in kitchen overnight. Soot and damaged equipment at cookline. Loss of electricity to cookline refrigeration. All food affected by loss of power discarded by staff. Contact ISD Health when cleaning of hood and kitchen is complete Building Department has signed off on life safety equipment and ansul system has been reset.

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 18, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 18, 2026

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 18, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 13, 2025

Report filed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Soiled wiping cloths stored on counter in prep area. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent cross contamination.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

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System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sink at hand sink at bar with slow leak. Repair as needed.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

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Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Damaged wall in basement paper goods storage area. Repair to prevent pests from entering.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 13, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 12, 2024

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Soiled wiping cloths on kitchen prep table. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent cross contamination

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

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System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Pipe for detergent to kitchen dish amchine leaks. Repair as needed.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 12, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 23, 2024

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Daylight visible under back door. Install door sweep to prevent pests from entering

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

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minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

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Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ceiling tiles missing and damaged in warewashing area. Replace as needed

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 23, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection