Inspection
Nov 17, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 17, 2025 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
The Pine Bar
100 Hanover St
Last inspected Nov 17, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
9 inspectionsInspection
Jul 16, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 16, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 26, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 26, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 4, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 4, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 26, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 26, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 27, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
notedCode L2Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
Unpaid fees for your 2024 City of Bston Health Permit - address immediately
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 27, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 22, 2024
Hearing scheduled
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all foods are being stored at least six [6] inches off the floors behind the bar and storage room s if needed to reduce potential contamination
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean inside all refrigeration units where needed from visible spills stains and soils - clean the exterior of the ice machine as well as the lid itself [ inside and outside ] from all visible dust and 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 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all CO-2 tanks are properly anchored behind the bar - [ empty or full ] clean to remove any loose trash and debris scattered aroud the floors behind the bar
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 issuesnotedCode L2Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
Unpaid fees for your 2024 City of Bston Health Permit - address immediately
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 22, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 20, 2024
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all foods are being stored at least six [6] inches off the floors behind the bar and storage room s if needed to reduce potential contamination
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean inside all refrigeration units where needed from visible spills stains and soils - clean the exterior of the ice machine as well as the lid itself [ inside and outside ] from all visible dust and 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 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all CO-2 tanks are properly anchored behind the bar - [ empty or full ] clean to remove any loose trash and debris scattered aroud the floors behind the bar
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 issuesnotedCode L2Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
Unpaid fees for your 2024 City of Bston Health Permit - address immediately
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 20, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 28, 2023
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 28, 2023 · Original Source