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Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA

Blue Ribbon Brasserie

528 Commonwealth Av

Last inspected May 27, 2025 · 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

May 27, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Raw chicken stored above raw oysters. Corrected on site.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

No presence of chlorine sanitizer at bar low temp machine when tested. Make all necessary repairs. Alternative means to sanitize equipment at low temp glass washer in kitchen functioning properly.

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, May 27, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 20, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Raw chicken stored above raw oysters. Corrected on site.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

No presence of chlorine sanitizer at bar low temp machine when tested. Make all necessary repairs. Alternative means to sanitize equipment at low temp glass washer in kitchen functioning properly.

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, May 20, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 22, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood tag expired. Provide current.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 22, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 15, 2024

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood tag expired. Provide current.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 15, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 9, 2024

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

Guests from hotel handicap access elevator is off kitchen with no barrier. Install "employees only" signage and take steps to ensure no unauthorized persons enter the food preparation areas.

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 9, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 9, 2023

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 9, 2023 · Original Source

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