Inspection
Jul 10, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 10, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Raphael's Restaurant
487 Washington St
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The full inspection history
11 inspectionsInspection
Feb 6, 2026
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-401.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed staff eating at the front counter with gloved hands utilized to serve food. Retrain staff to eat in designated area.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesminorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
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(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed heavy food soils and debri inside of multiple stand up freezer and refrigeration units. 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 problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed rodent activity on multiple shelving units with stored dry good products. Clean to remove all areas Observed rodent droppings on the front ledge window. Clean to remove
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 insectsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther
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Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed a dead mouse on the wood pallet. Remove and disinfect the area
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 6, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 29, 2026
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-401.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed staff eating at the front counter with gloved hands utilized to serve food. Retrain staff to eat in designated area.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesminorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed heavy food soils and debri inside of multiple stand up freezer and refrigeration units. 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 problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed rodent activity on multiple shelving units with stored dry good products. Clean to remove all areas Observed rodent droppings on the front ledge window. Clean to remove
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 insectsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther
Official wording
Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed a dead mouse on the wood pallet. Remove and disinfect the area
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 20, 2025
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove cardboard from bottom of prep tables
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 20, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 6, 2025
Report filed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wire storage racks with visible soils / 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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove soiled cardboard from floors and bottom of prep tables
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Walls and back door with visible soils / 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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 6, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 14, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Provide test kits for the quaternary ammonia used in 3 bay
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.113-COther
Official wording
Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
Inspector’s notes
Mops and brooms on floor / Store at least 6" off of floor when not in use
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Walls and sides of refrigeration with visible soils / 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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 26, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Provide test kits for the quaternary ammonia used in 3 bay
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.113-COther
Official wording
Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
Inspector’s notes
Mops and brooms on floor / Store at least 6" off of floor when not in use
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Walls and sides of refrigeration with visible soils / 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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 26, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 5, 2024
Report filed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s notes
Screen at back door ripped and curtain like allowing for fly entrance / Discontinue and provide a solid screen door or keep back door closed
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
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Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Walls near back door with hole visible soils and paint chipping / Repair clean and repaint
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 5, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 19, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.14-PFood temperature
Official wording
Cooling (P)
Inspector’s notes
3 bags of rice in the stand up reach in 67F 68F 77F / All were wrapped in plastic. PIC states rice was cooked yesterday cooled at room temp and wrapped up. All 3 bags were voluntarily disposed of due to being out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time. / Review proper cooling time and procedures (as described below) with all staff.
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 temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bottom of prep table rusted / Repaint
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 problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
1 dead mouse on glue trap in basement / Exterminator is on a monthly schedule last IPM report dated 2/15/2024. Contact exterminator for additional services and move to bi-weekly.
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 19, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 7, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.14-PFood temperature
Official wording
Cooling (P)
Inspector’s notes
3 bags of rice in the stand up reach in 67F 68F 77F / All were wrapped in plastic. PIC states rice was cooked yesterday cooled at room temp and wrapped up. All 3 bags were voluntarily disposed of due to being out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time. / Review proper cooling time and procedures (as described below) with all staff.
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 temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bottom of prep table rusted / Repaint
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 problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
1 dead mouse on glue trap in basement / Exterminator is on a monthly schedule last IPM report dated 2/15/2024. Contact exterminator for additional services and move to bi-weekly.
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 7, 2024 · Original Source