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Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA

Linger

525 Western Av

Last inspected May 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Inspection

May 19, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

The establishment stores food and food contact items in a shared space and the food and food contact items are not secured from other vendors' staff; secure food and food contact items to ensure only your staff and approved individuals can access them.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 19, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 7, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

The establishment stores food and food contact items in a shared space and the food and food contact items are not secured from other vendors' staff; secure food and food contact items to ensure only your staff and approved individuals can access them.

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
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Post allergy awareness poster in back of house for staff Post Site Cleanliness License 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 7, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 30, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

The establishment stores food and food contact items in a shared space and the food and food contact items are not secured from other vendors' staff; secure food and food contact items to ensure only your staff and approved individuals can access them.

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
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Post allergy awareness poster in back of house for staff Post Site Cleanliness License 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, Apr 30, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 26, 2026

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 26, 2026 · Original Source

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