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Boston Chops Downtown

52a Temple Pl

Last inspected Oct 29, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Boston Chops Downtown last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 29, 2025. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 4 violations recorded, including 2 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
9 inspections on record, from Nov 15, 2023 to Oct 29, 2025.
Has Boston Chops Downtown ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 9 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 15, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

9 inspections

Inspection

Oct 29, 2025

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Throughout the kitchen there are in use squeeze bottles without name labels; provide name labels for items removed from bulk packaging and placed into new containers.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official Wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s Notes

TCS items in the cold rails and inside the reach in units where the expo station is are all elevated 55F-62F staff placed items in the cold holding unit around 5pm. The external readout on the unit says 40F but an internal thermomter was reading 60F. The person in charge voluntarily discarded all the elevated TCS items and placed an emergency call to their repair company; and the staff will be utilizing the walk in cooler to retrieve items until the cold holding unit is fixed. The only items that were at 41F or below were the shelled oysters and the cooked shrimp. At the saute station minced shallots and garlic were being held at ambient without any ice or active cold holding at 66-80F; the person in charge voluntairly discarded the shallots and garlic and produced a hotel pan with ice to hold the TCS items properly. Hold cold TCS items at 41F or below.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature

Official Wording

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s Notes

At the saute station mac and cheese sauce was 80F held in a hotel pan on top of the stovetop and had been out of the walk in refigerator since 5pm. The person in charge voluntairly discarded the cheese sauce. Hold hot TCS items at 135F or above.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-501.112-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

At the high temperature warewashing machine in the barrel room the temperature at the plate using the location's irreversible thermometer did not go above 149F after four attempts. The person in charge placed a call to get the unit repaired and the staff in the barrel room will utilize a different location's warewashing machine. All other high temperature dish machines were observed working properly.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 29, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 21, 2025

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Throughout the kitchen there are in use squeeze bottles without name labels; provide name labels for items removed from bulk packaging and placed into new containers.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official Wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s Notes

TCS items in the cold rails and inside the reach in units where the expo station is are all elevated 55F-62F staff placed items in the cold holding unit around 5pm. The external readout on the unit says 40F but an internal thermomter was reading 60F. The person in charge voluntarily discarded all the elevated TCS items and placed an emergency call to their repair company; and the staff will be utilizing the walk in cooler to retrieve items until the cold holding unit is fixed. The only items that were at 41F or below were the shelled oysters and the cooked shrimp. At the saute station minced shallots and garlic were being held at ambient without any ice or active cold holding at 66-80F; the person in charge voluntairly discarded the shallots and garlic and produced a hotel pan with ice to hold the TCS items properly. Hold cold TCS items at 41F or below.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature

Official Wording

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s Notes

At the saute station mac and cheese sauce was 80F held in a hotel pan on top of the stovetop and had been out of the walk in refigerator since 5pm. The person in charge voluntairly discarded the cheese sauce. Hold hot TCS items at 135F or above.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-501.112-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

At the high temperature warewashing machine in the barrel room the temperature at the plate using the location's irreversible thermometer did not go above 149F after four attempts. The person in charge placed a call to get the unit repaired and the staff in the barrel room will utilize a different location's warewashing machine. All other high temperature dish machines were observed working properly.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 21, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 15, 2024

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Dry cloth in the refrigerated drawer in contact with food. Removed by PIC

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
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.14-PFood temperature

Official Wording

Cooling (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Vegetable stock in the walkin made at 10am this morning at 71F. Discarded by PIC/Voluntarily. Discussed the cooling procedures

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood vent wraped with foil/ Remove and clean with frequency.

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 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Vent in the dish area has accumulated dust. Clean with frequency

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

Nov 8, 2024

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Dry cloth in the refrigerated drawer in contact with food. Removed by PIC

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
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.14-PFood temperature

Official Wording

Cooling (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Vegetable stock in the walkin made at 10am this morning at 71F. Discarded by PIC/Voluntarily. Discussed the cooling procedures

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood vent wraped with foil/ Remove and clean with frequency.

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 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Vent in the dish area has accumulated dust. Clean with frequency

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 8, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 31, 2024

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 12, 2024

Passed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.002/2-201.12-POther

Official Wording

Exclusions & Restrictions (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Per a reported Hep A case by BPHC Affected employees must discontinue working and exit the establishment. Employees must provide all necessary documentation as requested by BPHC before approval to return to work

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Per Boston Public Health Commission. The establishment has a reported Hep A case(infectious disease) Exposed employees were observed on site per a list provided by the Boston public health Commission Establishment issued a Voluntary closure Employees on the list were asked to leave the establishment Manager instructed to remain voluntarily closed until staff is cleared to return to work by the Boston public health Commission

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, Oct 12, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 12, 2024

Voluntarily closed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.002/2-201.12-POther

Official Wording

Exclusions & Restrictions (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Per a reported Hep A case by BPHC Affected employees must discontinue working and exit the establishment. Employees must provide all necessary documentation as requested by BPHC before approval to return to work

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Per Boston Public Health Commission. The establishment has a reported Hep A case(infectious disease) Exposed employees were observed on site per a list provided by the Boston public health Commission Establishment issued a Voluntary closure Employees on the list were asked to leave the establishment Manager instructed to remain voluntarily closed until staff is cleared to return to work by the Boston public health Commission

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, Oct 12, 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

Inspection

Nov 15, 2023

Report filed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-102.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Discard any plastic food grade containers that are being reused again in the restaurant - plastic containers with cracked lids - containers with visibly broken edges - smaller plastic containers being reused that retain food soils such as [ tomato sauce - pesto sauce - sauces with oils and such ] from addition use - discard at the earliest visible onset of contamination -Replace immediately with new containers that have not been previously used

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.004/4-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Frequency (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Curtains at the low temperature dish machine are visibly soiled and appear compromised [ on the area where soiled dishes are being loaded into ] contact " Suburban Supply" and have them replace the compromised blue curtains with newer and clean curtains as wse discussed dring inspection

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 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Ensure all designated " hand sinks in the kitchen / food prep areas are clearly and properly identifies as such " Hand Washing Only " - this includes the " warewashing area as well as behind all bar areas - identify all " dump" sinks and "prep sinks " accordingly as well to minimize potential contamination and confusion -also label to properly identify all clear plastic spray bottles accordingly such as [ liquid soap - water - sanitizer - vegatable oil - olive oil - bleach ] as we discussed during the inspection

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 15, 2023 · Original Source

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