Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA

Five Iron Golf

Name: Five Iron Golf
Address: 311 Summer St, Boston, MA

311 Summer St

Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 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

5 inspections

Inspection

May 29, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003(C)/3-301.11-PHandwashing

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Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed slider buns and lettuce being handled with ungloved hands. Discussed with PIC to ensure food handlers are wearing clean gloves while handling ready to eat foods. COS

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.

Official wording

Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed low temp dish machine in kitchen dispensing chlorine @ 0ppm. Discussed with PIC to contact company for services and ensure dispensing of chlorine is met at the required range

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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed heavy grease spills on floors in between fryers and cooking range. Clean with frequency to ensure floors are clean and free of grease / debris

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, May 29, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 21, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003(C)/3-301.11-PHandwashing

Official wording

Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed slider buns and lettuce being handled with ungloved hands. Discussed with PIC to ensure food handlers are wearing clean gloves while handling ready to eat foods. COS

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.

Official wording

Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed low temp dish machine in kitchen dispensing chlorine @ 0ppm. Discussed with PIC to contact company for services and ensure dispensing of chlorine is met at the required range

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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed heavy grease spills on floors in between fryers and cooking range. Clean with frequency to ensure floors are clean and free of grease / debris

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, May 21, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 7, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 7, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 12, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed ice scoopers stored in the chest. Provide proper storage in between use.

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 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

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Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

Lock missing on cabinet to store milk for self serve coffee station. Provide lock to protect from contamination.

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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Missing proof of hood inspection. 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 problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 12, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 6, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed ice scoopers stored in the chest. Provide proper storage in between use.

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 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

Lock missing on cabinet to store milk for self serve coffee station. Provide lock to protect from contamination.

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Missing proof of hood inspection. 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 problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 6, 2025 · Original Source