Inspection
Aug 12, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 12, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Shriners' Hosp. For Children
51 Blossom St
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The full inspection history
8 inspectionsInspection
Mar 2, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 2, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 14, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
At the prep sink in the kitchen area provide an air gap. 9/22/2025: Upon compliance person in charge provided a proposal from a plumber to install an air gap. PIC states they are waiting for approval and to provide payment to plumber to initiate the work to install the air gap.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 22, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
6 recorded violations
minorCode 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
On the kitchen prep line there is a vegetable dicer with dried encrusted food debris stuck in the blades. At the hot serving line the floors under the equipment have dried encrusted soils. In the dry storage area the floors underneath the shelving have debris and dried encrusted soils. Clean and sanitize food contact and non food contact surfaces of soils.
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 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
At the hand sink opposite the hot holding cabinet pass the water coming out of the hand sink was 133F. Tk. Repair or adjust so water is at a temperature so that proper hand washing can be done.
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 issuescriticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
At the prep sink in the kitchen area provide an air gap. 9/22/2025: Upon compliance person in charge provided a proposal from a plumber to install an air gap. PIC states they are waiting for approval and to provide payment to plumber to initiate the work to install the air gap.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests
Official wording
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s notes
There was a dead rat on a glue trap at the exterior of the building near where the trash storage area is. PIC states he will let maintenance know so they can remove it. No evidnce of pests were observed in the kitchen or dining areas.
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 insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.16-COther
Official wording
Drying Mops (C)
Inspector’s notes
Per PIC the mop that was stored in the mop bucket was used this morning and needs to be stored properly to dry. Store mops that are not in use so they can dry properly to prevent contamination.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
In the mop closet there was a spray bottle with fluid inside of of that was unlabeled. PIC indicated that it was sanitizer and labeled it after it was observed and pointed out to them.
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, Sep 22, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 8, 2025
Failed
6 recorded violations
minorCode 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
On the kitchen prep line there is a vegetable dicer with dried encrusted food debris stuck in the blades. At the hot serving line the floors under the equipment have dried encrusted soils. In the dry storage area the floors underneath the shelving have debris and dried encrusted soils. Clean and sanitize food contact and non food contact surfaces of soils.
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 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
At the hand sink opposite the hot holding cabinet pass the water coming out of the hand sink was 133F. Tk. Repair or adjust so water is at a temperature so that proper hand washing can be done.
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 issuescriticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
At the prep sink in the kitchen area provide an air gap.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests
Official wording
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s notes
There was a dead rat on a glue trap at the exterior of the building near where the trash storage area is. PIC states he will let maintenance know so they can remove it. No evidnce of pests were observed in the kitchen or dining areas.
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 insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.16-COther
Official wording
Drying Mops (C)
Inspector’s notes
Per PIC the mop that was stored in the mop bucket was used this morning and needs to be stored properly to dry. Store mops that are not in use so they can dry properly to prevent contamination.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
In the mop closet there was a spray bottle with fluid inside of of that was unlabeled. PIC indicated that it was sanitizer and labeled it after it was observed and pointed out to them.
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, Sep 8, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 16, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 16, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 18, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 18, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 16, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 16, 2024 · Original Source