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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Fries Before Guys

485 Cambridge St

Last inspected Sep 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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

The full inspection history

6 inspections

Inspection

Sep 5, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Power outage at the location Establishment has voluntarily closed Dry ice has been provided Manager instructed to contact the ISD Health office @ 617-635-5326 The next business day to provide an update (After hours)Contact 311 or 617-635-4500 to request ISD Health & Electrical to re-inspect

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, Sep 5, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 5, 2026

Voluntarily closed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Power outage at the location Establishment has voluntarily closed Dry ice has been provided Manager instructed to contact the ISD Health office @ 617-635-5326 The next business day to provide an update (After hours)Contact 311 or 617-635-4500 to request ISD Health & Electrical to re-inspect

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, Sep 5, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 27, 2026

Passed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No written procedures for clean up of a vomit and diarrhea event could be produced during the 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
majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Per discussion with the staff customers may order the hamburgers undercooked and there is no advisory and reminder on the digital menu or online; provide advisory and reminder on all menus.

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 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s notes

At the three compartment sink quats sanitizer tested at 0ppm; root cause appears to be that the auto-mixer is not working properly; have the auto-mixer serviced so that sanitizer solution is provided at manafacturer PPM. The employee with guidance from the Health Inspector was able to manually mix quats solution in a sanitizer bucket to 300ppm.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

At the handwashing sink next to the grill observed the sink basin filled with dishes; handwashing sinks should only be used for hand washing and nothing else.

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
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Post Health Permit and Site Cleanliess License visible to customers Provide at least one person on staff trained in the choke saver technique Post signage visible to customers stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available to view upon request."

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 27, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 18, 2026

Failed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No written procedures for clean up of a vomit and diarrhea event could be produced during the 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
majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Per discussion with the staff customers may order the hamburgers undercooked and there is no advisory and reminder on the digital menu or online; provide advisory and reminder on all menus.

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 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s notes

At the three compartment sink quats sanitizer tested at 0ppm; root cause appears to be that the auto-mixer is not working properly; have the auto-mixer serviced so that sanitizer solution is provided at manafacturer PPM. The employee with guidance from the Health Inspector was able to manually mix quats solution in a sanitizer bucket to 300ppm.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

At the handwashing sink next to the grill observed the sink basin filled with dishes; handwashing sinks should only be used for hand washing and nothing else.

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
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Post Health Permit and Site Cleanliess License visible to customers Provide at least one person on staff trained in the choke saver technique Post signage visible to customers stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available to view upon request."

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 18, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 2, 2026

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple refrigerator units are missing internal thermometers; provide thermometers in conspicuous locations inside refrigerators.

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 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

At the rear egress in the basement there is daylight visible from the inside of the building when the door is closed; install a door sweep or fix the door so that no daylight is visible to prevent pest entry.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

In the basement next to the mop closet there are several ceiling tiles missing; repair or replace the ceiling to prevent pest entry and contamination.

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
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Provide at least one person with Choke Saver Certification. Provide singage visible to customers "Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy" Provide signage visible to customers "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available upon request"

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 2, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 30, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple refrigerator units are missing internal thermometers; provide thermometers in conspicuous locations inside refrigerators.

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 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

At the rear egress in the basement there is daylight visible from the inside of the building when the door is closed; install a door sweep or fix the door so that no daylight is visible to prevent pest entry.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

In the basement next to the mop closet there are several ceiling tiles missing; repair or replace the ceiling to prevent pest entry and contamination.

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
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Provide at least one person with Choke Saver Certification. Provide singage visible to customers "Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy" Provide signage visible to customers "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available upon request"

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 30, 2026 · Original Source

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