Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA

Broken Records Beer Hall

Name: Broken Records Beer Hall
Address: 67 Guest St, Boston, MA

67 Guest St

Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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5 inspections

Inspection

Jul 30, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

One of the three handwashing sinks in the women's restroom would not activate to dispense water the other two handwashing sinks are operating as normal; repair or replace the middle handwashing sink so that it dispenses water.

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 590.005/5-501.113-COther

Official wording

Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

At the exterior recylcing receptacles all three of the units have lids that are ajar and were not able to be closed due to the units being pushed and pinned against the wall; exterior trash and recycling receptacles should have their lids closed when not in use.

In plain English

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, Jul 30, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 23, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

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

minorCode 590.005/5-501.113-COther

Official wording

Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

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, Jul 23, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 15, 2025

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Throughout kitchen observed sauce cups and deli containers used as scoops. Discontinue use of scoops without handles and provide food grade scoops with handles.

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 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s notes

The interior of the ice machine has black slime on the right side of the ice cabinet; clean and sanitize to remove.

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, Oct 15, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 22, 2024

Report filed

1 recorded violation

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Online menu missing allergen statement. Provide. Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.