Inspection
Jun 18, 2026
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 18, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Lime Red Tea House
1092 Commonwealth Av
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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
6 inspectionsInspection
Aug 15, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hot water handle on the handwashing sink at the front service counter is not working- Repair Additional sinks available
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
Evidence of rodent activity noted in the lower level under equipment and shelving Clean all areas and provide an updated and detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company
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 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Excessive amounts of items stored throughout the lower level area including items stored directly on the floor- Clear area for proper cleaning and pest control
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, Aug 15, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 7, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hot water handle on the handwashing sink at the front service counter is not working- Repair Additional sinks available
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
Evidence of rodent activity noted in the lower level under equipment and shelving Clean all areas and provide an updated and detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company
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 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Excessive amounts of items stored throughout the lower level area including items stored directly on the floor- Clear area for proper cleaning and pest control
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, Aug 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 21, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 21, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 12, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Area below sink in upper level with heavy soils and mold like buildup- Clean properly when repaired
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
Heavy leak coming from the pipe below the sink at the front service counter. A partially filled bowl of water was noted below the pipe. There is also significant damage to the area below the sink and to the ceiling in the lower level below Make proper repairs by a licensed plumber
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 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ceiling in the lower level with heavy damage- Repair Area below sink in upper service area with heavy damage Make proper repairs to ensure surface is smooth durable nonpourous and cleanable
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 12, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 2, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ceiling in the lower level with heavy damage- Repair Area below sink in upper service area with heavy damage Make proper repairs to ensure surface is smooth durable nonpourous and cleanable
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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Area below sink in upper level with heavy soils and mold like buildup- Clean properly when repaired
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
Heavy leak coming from the pipe below the sink at the front service counter. A partially filled bowl of water was noted below the pipe. There is also significant damage to the area below the sink and to the ceiling in the lower level below Make proper repairs by a licensed plumber
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 2, 2024 · Original Source