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Ostra

1 Charles Street South

Last inspected Aug 12, 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

Aug 12, 2026

Passed

5 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-303.11-POther

Official wording

Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)

Inspector’s notes

Noted bottle of wine stored directly in the consumable ice at the bar.Discontinue and retrain staff

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-304.13-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Linens and Napkins Use Limitations (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted several products on the cookline stored in contact with linen.Discontinue

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
majorCode 590.003/3-501.15-PFFood temperature

Official wording

(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted several prepared sauces being cooled in a 3 bay sink.Discontinue and use the prep sink or lexan pans to cool products

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
minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted refrigerator on the cookline recorded 52F.Repair

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
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted hand sink at the bar used as a dump sink.Discontinue and retrain staff

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.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 12, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 4, 2026

Failed

5 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-303.11-POther

Official wording

Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)

Inspector’s notes

Noted bottle of wine stored directly in the consumable ice at the bar.Discontinue and retrain staff

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-304.13-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Linens and Napkins Use Limitations (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted several products on the cookline stored in contact with linen.Discontinue

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
majorCode 590.003/3-501.15-PFFood temperature

Official wording

(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted several prepared sauces being cooled in a 3 bay sink.Discontinue and use the prep sink or lexan pans to cool products

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
minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted refrigerator on the cookline recorded 52F.Repair

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
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted hand sink at the bar used as a dump sink.Discontinue and retrain staff

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.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 4, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 24, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

The low temp dish machine at the service station is not reading chlorine.Repair Maintain chlorine 50PPM or per manufactures instructions Multiple dish machines available for use

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 24, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 15, 2025

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

The low temp dish machine at the service station is not reading chlorine.Repair Maintain chlorine 50PPM or per manufactures instructions Multiple dish machines available for use

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 15, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 10, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 10, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 3, 2024

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source

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