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Raffles Boston-Long Bar 17th Floor

40 Trinity Pl

Last inspected May 8, 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

10 inspections

Inspection

May 8, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-501.15-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Glass washer was leaking on floor at bar the unit has since been removed. New glass washer on order. Alternative glass washer on site to be utilized until new unit installed.

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
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Open ceiling with what appears to be exposed waste pipes and other utilities above dry food storage area opposite walk in coolers. Install solid ceiling above food storage areas. Exposed concrete pillars near pastry storage area on 19th floor. Seal with cleanable materials.

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, May 8, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 9, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

7 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-203.12-PFFacility maintenance

Official wording

Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

date of last sold not being recorded on shellstock tags. Corrected 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
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 and allergen statement too small. Provide font size 11 or above.

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 590.004/4-501.15-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Glass washer was leaking on floor at bar the unit has since been removed. New glass washer on order. Alternative glass washer on site to be utilized until new unit installed.

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
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Open ceiling with what appears to be exposed waste pipes and other utilities above dry food storage area opposite walk in coolers. Install solid ceiling above food storage areas. Exposed concrete pillars near pastry storage area on 19th floor. Seal with cleanable materials.

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 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No soap. Corrected on site.

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
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No paper towels at handsink. Corrected on site. Handwashing satisfactory.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Establishment has an ice cream machine on site. Chef states that they do make ice cream once per month. Establishment needs to apply for a frozen dessert manutacturers license have product tested & submit monthly lab reports to isdhealth@boston.gov

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, Mar 9, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 2, 2026

Failed

7 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-203.12-PFFacility maintenance

Official wording

Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

date of last sold not being recorded on shellstock tags. Corrected 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
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 and allergen statement too small. Provide font size 11 or above.

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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Water on floor at bar. Clean to remove. Determine source and make all necessary repairs. Frost buildup in 17th floor walkin cooler. 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
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Open ceiling with what appears to be exposed waste pipes and other utilities above dry food storage area opposite walk in coolers. Install solid ceiling above food storage areas. Exposed concrete pillars near pastry storage area on 19th floor. Seal with cleanable materials.

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 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No soap. Corrected on site.

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
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No paper towels at handsink. Corrected on site. Handwashing satisfactory.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Establishment has an ice cream machine on site. Chef states that they do make ice cream once per month. Establishment needs to apply for a frozen dessert manutacturers license have product tested & submit monthly lab reports to isdhealth@boston.gov

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, Mar 2, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 16, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 16, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 29, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

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 PIC is stating that there are unadvertised drinks available that have a raw shelled egg white as an ingredient.Discontinue. (raw shell eggs were visible at the bar) Provide a consumer advisory on the drink menu. Provide a complete drink menu

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
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

The 2025 Health Permit has not been paid. Provide payment PIC instructed to email ISDHealth@Boston.gov to request a bill and a payment link. A 24 hour notice to provide payment has been issued.

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, Jan 29, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 21, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

The 2025 Health Permit has not been paid. Provide payment PIC instructed to email ISDHealth@Boston.gov to request a bill and a payment link. A 24 hour notice to provide payment has been issued.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection 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 PIC is stating that there are unadvertised drinks available that have a raw shelled egg white as an ingredient.Discontinue. (raw shell eggs were visible at the bar) Provide a consumer advisory on the drink menu. Provide a complete drink menu

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, Jan 21, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 29, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 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

Inspection

Dec 27, 2023

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Milk refrigerator at 48F. Person in charge removed product and placed service call.

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 27, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 18, 2023

Failed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Milk refrigerator at 48F. Person in charge removed product and placed service call.

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 18, 2023 · Original Source

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