Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
7 inspections
Inspection
Jan 16, 2026
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.005/5-403.12-COther
Official wording
Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C)
Inspector’s notes
Condensate dripping into bucket of standing water in walkin cooler from equipment motor. Make all necessary repairs to drain properly. Roof of walkin cooler is leaking. Slated for repairs. Work order attached.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 16, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 23, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
7 recorded violations
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 temperature dish machine is not registering presence of chlorine sanitizer when tested. Make all necessary repairs. Alternative means to sanitize equipment at three bay sink with quats sanitizer in place.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bar floors with visible filth and debris under and around equipment. 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.
Ice bin at bar is not plumbed with ice melting into bucket below. Properly plumb into an indirect waste drain.
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.
Condensate dripping into bucket of standing water in walkin cooler from equipment motor. Make all necessary repairs to drain properly. Roof of walkin cooler is leaking. Slated for repairs. Provide work order and timeframe of completion.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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.
Evidence of cockroach activity on floors under bar equipment under shelving in storage area off walk in cooler. Mice activity with what appears to be droppings and nesting materials on floor in closet with sliding doors near restrooms. Clean and santize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Pestex scheduled for this day. PIC to email report as soon as it becomes available.
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.
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s notes
Insect monitors with numerous deceased cockroaches at bar and on floor near dry storage. Remove. Clean and sanitize all affected 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 23, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 16, 2025
Failed
7 recorded violations
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 temperature dish machine is not registering presence of chlorine sanitizer when tested. Make all necessary repairs. Alternative means to sanitize equipment at three bay sink with quats sanitizer in place.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bar floors with visible filth and debris under and around equipment. 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.
Ice bin at bar is not plumbed with ice melting into bucket below. Properly plumb into an indirect waste drain.
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.
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.
Evidence of cockroach activity on floors under bar equipment under shelving in storage area off walk in cooler. Mice activity with what appears to be droppings and nesting materials on floor in closet with sliding doors near restrooms. Clean and santize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
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.
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s notes
Insect monitors with numerous deceased cockroaches at bar and on floor near dry storage. Remove. Clean and sanitize all affected 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 31, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 8, 2024
Passed
8 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature
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Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No consumer advisory on QR lunch and dinner menu for burgers cooked to order. Provide font size 11 or above https://www.thekenmorebar.com/menus/#lunch-dinner
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
Inspector’s notes
Inside ice machine with pink colored soils. Clean and sanitize.
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.
Handsink fixture protruding from wall capped at cookline appears previous unit was removed. Re-intsall.
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.
Condensation line on exterior of walkin cooler is draining into area next to grease waste bin and pooling standing water. Reroute discharged away from the area.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Outside rear door with pooling water and greasy soils. Clean to remove and discard of waste water into mop sink.
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.
minorCode 590.005/5-501.116-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s notes
Waste oil container with soils and food debris. Clean to remove or contact company for replacement container. Apply for site cleanliness license at https://www.boston.gov/departments/inspectional-services/how-apply-site-cleanliness-license
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.
Online menu missing allergen statement. Provide font size 11 or above. Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. https://www.thekenmorebar.com/menus/#lunch-dinner
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 8, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 28, 2024
Failed
8 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
Inspector’s notes
Inside ice machine with pink colored soils. Clean and sanitize.
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.
Handsink fixture protruding from wall capped at cookline appears previous unit was removed. Re-intsall.
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.
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No consumer advisory on QR lunch and dinner menu for burgers cooked to order. Provide font size 11 or above https://www.thekenmorebar.com/menus/#lunch-dinner
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.
Condensation line on exterior of walkin cooler is draining into area next to grease waste bin and pooling standing water. Reroute discharged away from the area.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Outside rear door with pooling water and greasy soils. Clean to remove and discard of waste water into mop sink.
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.
minorCode 590.005/5-501.116-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s notes
Waste oil container with soils and food debris. Clean to remove or contact company for replacement container. Apply for site cleanliness license at https://www.boston.gov/departments/inspectional-services/how-apply-site-cleanliness-license
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.
Online menu missing allergen statement. Provide font size 11 or above. Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. https://www.thekenmorebar.com/menus/#lunch-dinner
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.