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 w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Johnny Burke Catering & Events
168 Spring St
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
Passed
Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
14 inspectionsInspection
Apr 3, 2026
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Interior of the single door basement freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean 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 problemscriticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s notes
At the time of the inspection the preparation sink had no air-gap as required by code. Address and provide the appropriate air gap for the preparation sink.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed in the basement storage area. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection date.
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 3, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 23, 2026
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Interior of the single door basement freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean 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 problemscriticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s notes
At the time of the inspection the preparation sink had no air-gap as required by code. Address and provide the appropriate air gap for the preparation sink.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed in the basement storage area. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection date.
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 23, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 7, 2025
Passed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to be sure all the bulk food containers have labels.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Please defrost freezer in basement. Please replace the caulking behind the hand sink next to the three bay sink.
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 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Please clean the hood filters. Hood sticker expired in Sept 2025. PIC stated that it will be cleaned in Oct 27th
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 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Inspector’s notes
At the time of the inspection found the back door open. The screen has been removed. Please keep the door closed or replace screen.
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 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Intensity-Lighting (C)
Inspector’s notes
As discussed please replace or repair the light in the walk in.
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, Nov 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 21, 2025
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to be sure all the bulk food containers have labels.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Please defrost freezer in basement. Please replace the caulking behind the hand sink next to the three bay sink.
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 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Please clean the hood filters. Hood sticker expired in Sept 2025. PIC stated that it will be cleaned in Oct 27th
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 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Inspector’s notes
At the time of the inspection found the back door open. The screen has been removed. Please keep the door closed or replace screen.
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 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Intensity-Lighting (C)
Inspector’s notes
As discussed please replace or repair the light in the walk in.
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 21, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 31, 2025
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean the hood filters.
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, Jul 31, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 1, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
As discussed evidence of rodent droppings in basement. Please clean along the wall make all areas open and available for pest control to come in and put traps and to check for holes. 4-25-25 PIC will need to provide an up to date pest control inspection. PIC has done a lot and filled holes. Please have them come out and check it out and provide report.
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 1, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 25, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean along the wall in the basement and the stairs. Also please clean the floors in the walk in as discussed.
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 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
As discussed evidence of rodent droppings in basement. Please clean along the wall make all areas open and available for pest control to come in and put traps and to check for holes. 4-25-25 PIC will need to provide an up to date pest control inspection. PIC has done a lot and filled holes. Please have them come out and check it out and provide report.
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 25, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 15, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean along the wall in the basement and the stairs. Also please clean the floors in the walk in as discussed.
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 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
As discussed evidence of rodent droppings in basement. Please clean along the wall make all areas open and available for pest control to come in and put traps and to check for holes.
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 15, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 15, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 15, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 25, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-204.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean hood filters and clean hood and get new sticker.
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, Apr 25, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 18, 2024
Failed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-204.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean hood filters and clean hood and get new sticker.
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, Apr 18, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 10, 2023
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-501.15-COther
Official wording
Outside Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s notes
Location has some weeds arounf the dunpster area. Please remove.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s notes
Please provide a past few pest control inspections to review.
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 10, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 2, 2023
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s notes
Please provide a past few pest control inspections to review.
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 590.005/5-501.15-COther
Official wording
Outside Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s notes
Location has some weeds arounf the dunpster area. Please remove.
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, Oct 2, 2023 · Original Source