Inspection
Jul 29, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 29, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Estragon
700 Harrison Av
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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
8 inspectionsInspection
Oct 8, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed no air gap installed at prep sink. Discussed with PIC to contact licensed plumber for repairs and provide report
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 8, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 1, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed no air gap installed at prep sink. Discussed with PIC to contact licensed plumber for repairs and provide report
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 1, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 10, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-204.117-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed low temp dish machine not properly dispensing sanitizer. Contact company for repairs to ensure proper chemical sanitization
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 problemsmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine and soda gun holders. Clean to remove all substances and soils Observed upright freezer in kitchen with food debris and build up ice inside deep freezer. Clean to remove debris / ice build up
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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed hood sticker expired September 2024. PIC provided confirmation of cleaning scheduled - Friday 10/4
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 10, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 2, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-204.117-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed low temp dish machine not properly dispensing sanitizer. Contact company for repairs to ensure proper chemical sanitization
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 problemsmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine and soda gun holders. Clean to remove all substances and soils Observed upright freezer in kitchen with food debris and build up ice inside deep freezer. Clean to remove debris / ice build up
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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed hood sticker expired September 2024. PIC provided confirmation of cleaning scheduled - Friday 10/4
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 2, 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 21, 2023
Passed
10 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-203.12-PFFacility maintenance
Official wording
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed shell stock tags not properly completed. Ensure all shell stocks tag are properly completed with the last date sold and held for 90 days
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 issuesminorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed squeeze bottles at bar and in kitchen without labels. Provide a label of common name of food item stored in squeeze bottles.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Remove and maintain in a sanitizing solution after each use.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed mold like substance in ice machine / food spills on bulk containers. Clean to remove all substances and spills
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 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed handsink in kitchen turned off. Discussed with PIC to maintain constant running water at all hand sinks. Corrected on site
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed employee hand washing signage missing. Provide signage for handsinks in kitchen
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Intensity-Lighting (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed walk in with dimmed lighting. Provide lighting to ensure proper storing of foods
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 issuesmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Provide most current pest report for the establishment. Observed excessive glue traps in bar area.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed faucet on kitchen hand sink damaged. 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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed hood sticker expired October 2023. Discussed with PIC to submit confirmation of scheduled appointment to the Health Division immediately.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 21, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 15, 2023
Failed
10 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-203.12-PFFacility maintenance
Official wording
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed shell stock tags not properly completed. Ensure all shell stocks tag are properly completed with the last date sold and held for 90 days
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 issuesminorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed squeeze bottles at bar and in kitchen without labels. Provide a label of common name of food item stored in squeeze bottles.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Remove and maintain in a sanitizing solution after each use.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed mold like substance in ice machine / food spills on bulk containers. Clean to remove all substances and spills
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 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed handsink in kitchen turned off. Discussed with PIC to maintain constant running water at all hand sinks. Corrected on site
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed employee hand washing signage missing. Provide signage for handsinks in kitchen
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Intensity-Lighting (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed walk in with dimmed lighting. Provide lighting to ensure proper storing of foods
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 issuesmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Provide most current pest report for the establishment. Observed excessive glue traps in bar area.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed faucet on kitchen hand sink damaged. 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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed hood sticker expired October 2023. Discussed with PIC to submit confirmation of scheduled appointment to the Health Division immediately.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 15, 2023 · Original Source