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Puttshack

131 Seaport Bl

Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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10 inspections

Inspection

Mar 20, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.002/2-403.11-PFOther

Official wording

Handling Prohibition-Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

3) droppings found under wait service station on second floor clean to remo 5) Door sweeps at front 2 sets of door and at back door with gaps replace to prevent entry 3-5-26 7) Droppings still present in half circle benches of 2nd floor bar

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, Mar 20, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 5, 2026

Hearing scheduled

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.002/2-403.11-PFOther

Official wording

Handling Prohibition-Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

3) droppings found under wait service station on second floor clean to remo 5) Door sweeps at front 2 sets of door and at back door with gaps replace to prevent entry 3-5-26 7) Droppings still present in half circle benches of 2nd floor bar

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, Mar 5, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 26, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.002/2-403.11-PFOther

Official wording

Handling Prohibition-Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

1) Droppings found in benches for booths along wall downstairs clean to remove 2) Droppings found near benches along windows of Congress st clean to remove 3) droppings found under wait service station on second floor clean to remove 4) droppings found under couch on break area clea to remove 50 Door sweeps at front 2 sets of door and at back door with gaps replace to prevent entry

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, Feb 26, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 15, 2025

Passed

6 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted Ice machine dispensing chute has black spots like mold.Clean

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 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted hand sink blocked by a trash barrel in the kitchen area.Remove and provide easy access for hand washing

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
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Replace door sweeps on the door leading to hallway

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted small black flies at the bar.Provide a pest report indicating no activity

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 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Missing ceiling tiles in the dish area/utility closest.Repair

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 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted heavy food residue under the equipment on the floor at the Bar.Clean

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, Sep 15, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 8, 2025

Failed

6 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted Ice machine dispensing chute has black spots like mold.Clean

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 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted hand sink blocked by a trash barrel in the kitchen area.Remove and provide easy access for hand washing

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
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Replace door sweeps on the door leading to hallway

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 small black flies at the bar.Provide a pest report indicating no activity

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 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Missing ceiling tiles in the dish area/utility closest.Repair

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 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted heavy food residue under the equipment on the floor at the Bar.Clean

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, Sep 8, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 31, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 31, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 3, 2024

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Paper towels missing at the hand sink. Provide

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

Heavy fruit fly activity observed. Clean and sanitize area. Assure all trash barrels are emptied at the end of service.

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

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

Inspection

Aug 26, 2024

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Paper towels missing at the hand sink. Provide

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

Heavy fruit fly activity observed. Clean and sanitize area. Assure all trash barrels are emptied at the end of service.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 26, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 29, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 29, 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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