Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Molly's Beachside

Name: Molly's Beachside
Address: 165 William J Day Bl, Boston, MA

165 William J Day Bl

Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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9 inspections

Inspection

Jun 26, 2026

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Exterior of fryers and other kitchen equipment qith exterior soils and grime 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 problems

majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No hand soap or paper towels ensure ALL hand sinks with soap and paper towels.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Centepedes seen in kitchen area clean to remove and supply detailed Exterminator reports with findings and recommendations.

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 insects

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

1) Hood sticker expired in September of 2025 have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company with BFD 2) Hood vent with grease build up and dust build up 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 problems

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

Inspection

Jun 10, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Exterior of fryers and other kitchen equipment qith exterior soils and grime 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 problems

majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No hand soap or paper towels ensure ALL hand sinks with soap and paper towels.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Centepedes seen in kitchen area clean to remove and supply detailed Exterminator reports with findings and recommendations.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

1) Hood sticker expired in September of 2025 have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company with BFD 2) Hood vent with grease build up and dust build up 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 problems

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

Inspection

Aug 7, 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

Received a lab report on high count of coliform >150 on a soft serve vanilla ice cream.Shut the machine off until a retest confirms normal count

In plain English

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

More about other finding

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

Inspection

Jul 22, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide a copy of certified food protection manager.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Received a lab report on high count of coliform >150 on a soft serve vanilla ice cream.Shut the machine off until a retest confirms normal count

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted mice droppings on the side of the beverage cooler/storage room.Provide pest report and clean with frequency.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 22, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 14, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide a copy of certified food protection manager.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Received a lab report on high count of coliform >150 on a soft serve vanilla ice cream.Shut the machine off until a retest confirms normal count

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted mice droppings on the side of the beverage cooler/storage room.Provide pest report and clean with frequency.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 3, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

6 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide a copy of certified food protection manager.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Noted lobster mix in the cooler at 47F prepared yesterday.Discarded by the PIC/ Monitor the temeprature

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

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted a condensation pipe draining in the hand sink.Remove

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.

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

provide door sweep to the main enterance door. Provide weather stripping to the delivery door on the side. Install the door betweenthe kitchen and storage area.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted mice droppings on the side of the beverage cooler/storage room.Provide pest report and clean with frequency.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clear of the clutter from the storage area.

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, Jul 3, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 25, 2025

Failed

6 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide a copy of certified food protection manager.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Noted lobster mix in the cooler at 47F prepared yesterday.Discarded by the PIC/ Monitor the temeprature

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted a condensation pipe draining in the hand sink.Remove

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.

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

provide door sweep to the main enterance door. Provide weather stripping to the delivery door on the side. Install the door between the kitchen and storage area..

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted mice droppings on the side of the beverage cooler/storage room.Provide pest report and clean with frequency.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clear of the clutter from the storage area.

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, Jun 25, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection