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Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA

The Bosworth

90 Tremont St

Last inspected May 12, 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

8 inspections

Inspection

May 12, 2026

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s notes

ROP fish observed thawing in packaging. Discontinue.

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 590.006/6-201.16-CFacility maintenance

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Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)

Inspector’s notes

Missing ceiling tile in warewash area. Replace.

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
criticalCode 590.008/8-103.12-POther

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Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)

Inspector’s notes

ROP machine observed in prep area. Cooked potatoes and other food products observed in reduced oxygen packaging. No HACCP plan on site. Provide HACCP plan to health division for approval. Email isdhealth@boston.gov with HACCP plan.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.008/8-201.13-COther

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When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide HACCP plan for reduced oxygen packaging.

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 12, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 5, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s notes

ROP fish observed thawing in packaging. Discontinue.

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 590.006/6-201.16-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)

Inspector’s notes

Missing ceiling tile in warewash area. Replace.

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
criticalCode 590.008/8-103.12-POther

Official wording

Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)

Inspector’s notes

ROP machine observed in prep area. Cooked potatoes and other food products observed in reduced oxygen packaging. No HACCP plan on site. Provide HACCP plan to health division for approval. Email isdhealth@boston.gov with HACCP plan.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.008/8-201.13-COther

Official wording

When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide HACCP plan for reduced oxygen packaging.

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 5, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 11, 2025

Passed

8 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

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Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed staff working with RTE foods without proper hair restraint. Provide and maintain

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 issues
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

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In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Bulks Foods( Grain) provide scoop with handle for bulks food bin. Portion cup observed in use to dispense food from bulks.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Wrong test strips on site. Provide accurate testing strip for quat sanitizer

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 590.004/4-501.12-COther

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Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Multiples white cutting board observed heavily scored in the kitchen line. Resurface or replace

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther

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Service Sink (C)

Inspector’s notes

There is no mop sink. Provide ( PIC stated they dump the mop water on the floor drain in the warewashing room)

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

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Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Holes observed on the wall in the kitchen near the sink/ Repair

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

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Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed hand sink without paper towel at the bar/ Provide

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Back area/ storage room is cluttered with products. Discard unused or empty boxes and organize products so effective clean can be done. Observed in need of organizing and cleaning.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 11, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 5, 2025

Failed

8 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed staff working with RTE foods without proper hair restraint. Provide and maintain

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 issues
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Bulks Foods( Grain) provide scoop with handle for bulks food bin. Portion cup observed in use to dispense food from bulks.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Wrong test strips on site. Provide accurate testing strip for quat sanitizer

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 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Multiples white cutting board observed heavily scored in the kitchen line. Resurface or replace

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther

Official wording

Service Sink (C)

Inspector’s notes

There is no mop sink. Provide ( PIC stated they dump the mop water on the floor drain in the warewashing room)

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Holes observed on the wall in the kitchen near the sink/ Repair

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed hand sink without paper towel at the bar/ Provide

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Back area/ storage room is cluttered with products. Discard unused or empty boxes and organize products so effective clean can be done. Observed in need of organizing and cleaning.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 5, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 4, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-304.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Mechanical-Ventilation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood at cooking line not operating repair to properly vent to exhaust steam and heat

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 4, 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 26, 2024

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-304.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Mechanical-Ventilation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood at cooking line not operating repair to properly vent to exhaust steam and heat

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 26, 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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