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The Last Drop

596 Washington

Last inspected Oct 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was The Last Drop last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 26, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Failed (extension granted)”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 4 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
11 inspections on record, from Nov 28, 2023 to Oct 26, 2026.
Has The Last Drop ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 11 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 28, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

11 inspections

Inspection

Oct 26, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No written procedures for handling a vomit and diarrhea event could be supplied; provide.

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 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

The handwashing sink faucet in the women's room is loose to the fixture; repair or 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
minorCode 590.006/6-201.12-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Above the bar observed exposed utility lines or pipes; provide enclosed utility pipes or lines.

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 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide handwashing signage in women's restroom.

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, Oct 26, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 19, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No written procedures for handling a vomit and diarrhea event could be supplied; provide.

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 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

The handwashing sink faucet in the women's room is loose to the fixture; repair or 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
minorCode 590.006/6-201.12-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Above the bar observed exposed utility lines or pipes; provide enclosed utility pipes or lines.

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 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide handwashing signage in women's restroom.

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, Oct 19, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 16, 2026

Passed

4 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

At the chemical warewashing machine at the bar tested 0ppm chlorine after running the cycle multiple times; place a service call and have a technician repair or replace the warewashing machine and until then location has stated they will use plastic disposable one-time use cups for serving drinks.

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 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official Wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed an in-use cutting board that is heavily scored and discolored; resurface or replace the cutting board.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Both male and female restrooms lack employee must wash hands signage; provide.

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
notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Post signage stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available to view upon request."

In Plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 16, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 9, 2026

Failed

4 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

At the chemical warewashing machine at the bar tested 0ppm chlorine after running the cycle multiple times; place a service call and have a technician repair or replace the warewashing machine and until then location has stated they will use plastic disposable one-time use cups for serving drinks.

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 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official Wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed an in-use cutting board that is heavily scored and discolored; resurface or replace the cutting board.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Both male and female restrooms lack employee must wash hands signage; provide.

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
notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Post signage stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available to view upon request."

In Plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 9, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 8, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 12, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 12, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 12, 2024

Passed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Interior chute of ice machine with black mold-like substance. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Floor under hand sink with soils and moisture. Floor in basement behind ice machine with standing water. Clean and monitor. Beer fridge at bar with standing water mold and debris. Clean to prevent contamination.

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 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hand sink faucet at bar loose. Fix or seal to prevent water from leaking onto floor.

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 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther

Official Wording

Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Chemical spray bottles without labels. Ensure all chemical bottles are labeled to prevent contamination.

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, Nov 12, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 5, 2024

Failed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Interior chute of ice machine with black mold-like substance. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Floor under hand sink with soils and moisture. Floor in basement behind ice machine with standing water. Clean and monitor. Beer fridge at bar with standing water mold and debris. Clean to prevent contamination.

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 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hand sink faucet at bar loose. Fix or seal to prevent water from leaking onto floor.

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 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther

Official Wording

Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Chemical spray bottles without labels. Ensure all chemical bottles are labeled to prevent contamination.

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, Nov 5, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 21, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

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

Bar dish machine not sanitizing. Serve all drinks in disposable cups until machine is sanitizing properly. Service call placed

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 21, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 15, 2024

Failed

1 recorded violation

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

Bar dish machine not sanitizing. Serve all drinks in disposable cups until machine is sanitizing properly. Service call placed

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 15, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 28, 2023

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 28, 2023 · Original Source

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