Inspection
Mar 30, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 30, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Willow & Ivy
61 Exeter St
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsInspection
Apr 17, 2025
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide labels on all the bulk storage containers.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove all remaining constuction equipment & debris Clean location to remove dust
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
The fixture at the 2 bay prep sink is loose.Repair to secure
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the floor under/around the dish machine to remove debris & excess water. Maintain floor clean & dry
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 10, 2025
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
The fixture at the 2 bay prep sink is loose.Repair to secure
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 issuesminorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide labels on all the bulk storage containers.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove all remaining constuction equipment & debris Clean location to remove dust
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the floor under/around the dish machine to remove debris & excess water. Maintain floor clean & dry
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 10, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 12, 2024
Passed
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
The name of the location is "City Table" I discussed with the PIC to provide an updated application for the DBA Change from "Juniper & Ivy" A fillable application will be Emailed to the PIC when filled out return to ISDHealth@Boston.gov PIC also explaining that the location will be closing in December for renovations when completed the location will re-open under the new DBA of "Juniper & Ivy" It was also discussed with the PIC to call the ISD Health office to schedule a plan review.(617-635-5326)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Menu is missing the consumer advisory disclosure.Provide the proper disclosure reading "these items are served raw undercooked or cooked to order" (*) asterisk all necessary items
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 temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Provide a chlorine test kit. (test done using the inspectors test kit)
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 problemscriticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Provide air gaps at 2 prep sinks
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the grounds at the outdoor trash location to remove debris & soils. Clean the exterior of the outdoor grease container.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 12, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 1, 2024
Failed
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
The name of the location is "City Table" I discussed with the PIC to provide an updated application for the DBA Change from "Juniper & Ivy" A fillable application will be Emailed to the PIC when filled out return to ISDHealth@Boston.gov PIC also explaining that the location will be closing in December for renovations when completed the location will re-open under the new DBA of "Juniper & Ivy" It was also discussed with the PIC to call the ISD Health office to schedule a plan review.(617-635-5326)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Menu is missing the consumer advisory disclosure.Provide the proper disclosure reading "these items are served raw undercooked or cooked to order" (*) asterisk all necessary items
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 temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Provide a chlorine test kit. (test done using the inspectors test kit)
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 problemscriticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Provide air gaps at 2 prep sinks
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the grounds at the outdoor trash location to remove debris & soils. Clean the exterior of the outdoor grease container.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 1, 2024 · Original Source