Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
338 Newbury St
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Inspection
1 recorded violation
No wording provided in the official record.
Post allergen awareness poster in back of house for employees
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 16, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 24, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
4 recorded violations
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Raw beef in upstairs walk-in refrigerator stored over case of bread. Store raw meat below ready to eat foods. Corrected on site
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other finding(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
Cooked pasta in plastic containers with lids at 70F. Cooked in last hour. Spread out on sheet tray- 60F in 10 minutes. Spread out cooked foods and cool to 41F prior to storing.
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 temperatureNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Soiled cardboard covering grease trap. Discard.
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 problemsNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Soils and debris under dry storage shelves upstairs. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 2, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
4 recorded violations
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Raw beef in upstairs walk-in refrigerator stored over case of bread. Store raw meat below ready to eat foods. Corrected on site
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other finding(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
Cooked pasta in plastic containers with lids at 70F. Cooked in last hour. Spread out on sheet tray- 60F in 10 minutes. Spread out cooked foods and cool to 41F prior to storing.
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 temperatureNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Soiled cardboard covering grease trap. Discard.
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 problemsNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Soils and debris under dry storage shelves upstairs. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 25, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 10, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
2 recorded violations
Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Quats sanitizer at bar testing over 500ppm. Diluted on site. Retrain staff to correctly dilute sanitizer tablets.
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(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
Gravy cooling in plastic in ice bath at 170F. Cool hot foods spread out in metal for maximum cooling. Cooked pasta stored covered in refrigerator at 60F. Cooked within past hour. Spread out uncovered.
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 temperatureOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 12, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
2 recorded violations
(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
Gravy cooling in plastic in ice bath at 170F. Cool hot foods spread out in metal for maximum cooling. Cooked pasta stored covered in refrigerator at 60F. Cooked within past hour. Spread out uncovered.
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 temperatureSanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Quats sanitizer at bar testing over 500ppm. Diluted on site. Retrain staff to correctly dilute sanitizer tablets.
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 unsafelyOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 5, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source