Inspection
May 27, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 27, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Clover
160 Federal St
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The full inspection history
9 inspectionsInspection
Jan 15, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Chemical spray bottles observe without labels. Provide.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 8, 2026
Failed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Chemical spray bottles observe without labels. Provide.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 8, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 7, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s notes
Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed. 10/16/25 On compliance visit PIC stated there is a plumber coming in the next day to evaluate the air gap at the prep sink. Send plumbers report once received to keila.depina@boston.gov 10/29/2025 Air Gap on prep sink is installed but no prove of license plumbers report and plumbing permit.Provide
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 29, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s notes
Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed. 10/16/25 On compliance visit PIC stated there is a plumber coming in the next day to evaluate the air gap at the prep sink. Send plumbers report once received to keila.depina@boston.gov 10/29/2025 Air Gap on prep sink is installed but no prove of license plumbers report and plumbing permit.Provide
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 29, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 16, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Per PIC no vomit or diarreal procedure or kit present on site/ Provide
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 problemsminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soils observed on walls behind front service equipment floors under and around equipment with accumulated debris. Clean to remove throughout the kitchen.strorage shelving to remove heavy soils and debris/rust from lower shelving hot line hoods/clean interior/exterior of exhaust hoods to remove heavy grease build up. Grease build up in interior fryer cabinet
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 problemscriticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s notes
Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed. 10/16/25 On compliance visit PIC stated there is a plumber coming in the next day to evaluate the air gap at the prep sink. Send plumbers report once received to keila.depina@boston.gov
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Pipe below 3 compartment sink observed leaking.Repair.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 16, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 9, 2025
Failed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Per PIC no vomit or diarreal procedure or kit present on site/ Provide
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 problemsminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soils observed on walls behind front service equipment floors under and around equipment with accumulated debris. Clean to remove throughout the kitchen.strorage shelving to remove heavy soils and debris/rust from lower shelving hot line hoods/clean interior/exterior of exhaust hoods to remove heavy grease build up. Grease build up in interior fryer cabinet
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 problemscriticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s notes
Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Pipe below 3 compartment sink observed leaking.Repair.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 9, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 17, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 17, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 6, 2023
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 6, 2023 · Original Source