Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA

Little Sage

Name: Little Sage
Address: 350 Hanover St, Boston, MA

350 Hanover St

Last inspected Mar 17, 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

9 inspections

Inspection

Mar 17, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Warewashing area handsink observed leaking (pipe under). Repair Additional handsink in close proximity observed on site

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

minorCode 590.006/6-202.17-COther

Official wording

Outdoor Food Vending Areas. Overhead Protection (C)

Inspector’s notes

Small area of the basement observed clutter. Clean and organize to prevent pest/rodent harborage.

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed hole in the wall in different area of the basement. Seal to prevent pest/rodent entry.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 17, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 10, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Warewashing area handsink observed leaking (pipe under). Repair Additional handsink in close proximity observed on site

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

minorCode 590.006/6-202.17-COther

Official wording

Outdoor Food Vending Areas. Overhead Protection (C)

Inspector’s notes

Small area of the basement observed clutter. Clean and organize to prevent pest/rodent harborage.

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

Observed hole in the wall in different area of the basement. Seal to prevent pest/rodent entry.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 10, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 10, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

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

Consumer advisory is incomplete on the menu - the word " Protiens " should be removed and replaced with the following [ Meats - seafood - shellfish - eggs - some poultry ] "protiens " is just too general of a word

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, Dec 10, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 4, 2025

Failed

1 recorded violation

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

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 4, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 13, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Owner needs to address the recent " name change " to the restaurant so it matches the current permit which reads " Locale "the original name to the restaurant

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 13, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 7, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Owner needs to address the recent " name change " to the restaurant so it matches the current permit which reads " Locale "the original name to the restaurant

In plain English

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

More about other finding

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

The advisory is incomplete - make the necessary arrangements where needed

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 7, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 1, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Popst all food safety certifications where needed

In plain English

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

More about other finding

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

The advisory is incomplete - make the necessary arrangements where needed

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 1, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 20, 2024

Report filed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

CIP Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clearly identify each basin of thew three bay sonk accordingly as discussed [ WASH - RINSE- SANITIZE ] - make sure the 'wash basin" is located beside the hand sink behind the bar - clearly label the "prep sink" accordingly - ensure the woman's room has an extra sanitary receptacle available for feminine hygiene

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 590.005/5-501.110-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ensure the " Vessel " that will be used to store soiled aprons table cloths and wiping rags is commercial grade and strong enough to repel potential rodent activity in the area - same with trash canisters and grease barrels - address the site cleanliness license we discussed during inspection

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

minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ensure all designated hand sinks have proper signage stating " Hand washin only" including behind the bar -

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.