Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA

Rail Stop

Name: Rail Stop
Address: 94 Guest St, Boston, MA

94 Guest St

Last inspected Mar 24, 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

9 inspections

Inspection

Mar 24, 2026

Passed

5 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

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Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed staff shucking oysters next to the pizza station. The pizza were located on the table next to where the staff member was shucking the oysters. Spoke to the PIC and asked after the oyster are shucked what do they do with them and he stated they are sent out over the flip top which containes ready to eat foods. Discontinue shucking oysters in the pizza area.

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed soiled shelving under both prep tables. Sanitize clean and organize under both tables. Observed soiled walls behind the 3 bay sink. Clean to remove build up.

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

criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

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System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed pipe leaking under the 3 bay sink and tape around the faucet at the hand sink next to the pizza prep area. Contact licensed plumber to 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

majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

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Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed no hand soap at the hand sink next to the 3 bay sink. Provide soap.

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 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

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Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

No hand wash signage inside both employee bathrooms. Provide proper signage.

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, Mar 24, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 13, 2026

Failed

5 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed soiled shelving under both prep tables. Sanitize clean and organize under both tables. Observed soiled walls behind the 3 bay sink. Clean to remove build up.

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

criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed pipe leaking under the 3 bay sink and tape around the faucet at the hand sink next to the pizza prep area. Contact licensed plumber to 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

majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed no hand soap at the hand sink next to the 3 bay sink. Provide soap.

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 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

No hand wash signage inside both employee bathrooms. Provide proper signage.

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, Mar 13, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 17, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-501.15-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Detergent dispenser for dish machine detached from wall and leaking. Make all necessary repairs. Alternative means to sanitize equipment at three bay sink with quats sanitizer in place until repairs can be made.

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, Nov 17, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 10, 2025

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-501.15-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)

Inspector’s notes

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, Nov 10, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 28, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning and sanitizing

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Cleaning Procedure (P)

Inspector’s notes

Bar staff not washing hands upon inspection. Corrected on site.

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 590.004/4-501.15-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)

Inspector’s notes

One of two low temp glasswashers at bar inoperable. Repair. Other unit working properly @ 50PPM for warewashing.

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

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Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

None of the three handsinks at bar have paper towels. Corrected on site.

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 28, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 21, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Procedure (P)

Inspector’s notes

Bar staff not washing hands upon inspection. Corrected on site.

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 590.004/4-501.15-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)

Inspector’s notes

One of two low temp glasswashers at bar inoperable. Repair. Other unit working properly @ 50PPM for warewashing.

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

None of the three handsinks at bar have paper towels. Corrected on site.

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, May 21, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 31, 2024

Report filed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-203.12-PFFacility maintenance

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Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Date of last sold not being wriiten on shellstock tags. Retrain staff.

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 590.003/3-305.12-COther

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Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Soda syrup is being stored under and open stairwell. Relocate or provide guard on staircase to protect.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s notes

Low temp dish machine sanitizer empty. Corrected on site.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

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Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Broken steam table no longer in use slated for replacement. Remove old equipment.

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 590.009(E)Other

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Anti-Choking

Inspector’s notes

No choke save certificate. Provide. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.

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, Jan 31, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 24, 2024

Failed

5 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 wriiten on shellstock tags. Retrain staff.

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 590.003/3-305.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Soda syrup is being stored under and open stairwell. Relocate or provide guard on staircase to protect.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s notes

Low temp dish machine sanitizer empty. Corrected on site.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Broken steam table no longer in use slated for replacement. Remove old equipment.

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 590.009(E)Other