Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA

La Voile

Name: La Voile
Address: 257 Newbury St, Boston, MA

257 Newbury St

Last inspected May 19, 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

6 inspections

Inspection

May 19, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

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Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s notes

At the prep sink there is no indirect connection to the waste water system; have a licensed plumber pull proper and install an air gap at the prep 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 problems

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Upon reinspection a door sweep has been purchased but has yet to be installed at the rear door.

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, May 19, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 5, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s notes

At the prep sink there is no indirect connection to the waste water system; have a licensed plumber pull proper and install an air gap at the prep 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 problems

minorCode 590.005/5-501.17-COther

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Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector’s notes

In the bathrooms provide covered waste receptacles for sanitary products.

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Upon reinspection a door sweep has been purchased but has yet to be installed at the rear door.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Provide signage visible to customers stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available to view upon request." Provide and post updated allergen poster in back of house for staff

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 5, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 28, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s notes

At the prep sink there is no indirect connection to the waste water system; have a licensed plumber pull proper and install an air gap at the prep 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 problems

minorCode 590.005/5-501.17-COther

Official wording

Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector’s notes

In the bathrooms provide covered waste receptacles for sanitary products.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

At the rear entrance of the kitchen there are gaps at the door where daylight is visible when the door is closed; repair or replace the door and frame or provide a doorsweep to prevent pest entry.

In plain English

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

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notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Provide signage visible to customers stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available to view upon request." Provide and post updated allergen poster in back of house for staff

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, Apr 28, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 25, 2025

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther

Official wording

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sponges observed at warewashing station. Discontinue using sponges to wasg food contact surfaces.

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, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 6, 2025

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s notes

Reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed in package. Pierce or remove package prior to thawing.

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

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

Inspection