Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA

Willow & Ivy

Name: Willow & Ivy
Address: 61 Exeter St, Boston, MA

61 Exeter St

Last inspected Nov 3, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Willow & Ivy last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 3, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 5 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 7 inspections on record, from Nov 1, 2024 to Nov 3, 2026.
Has Willow & Ivy ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 1, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

Inspection

Nov 3, 2026

Passed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-501.15-CFood temperature

Official Wording

(B) Cooling Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Covered plastic container with "salsa" cooling in walkin cooler was 73F and made within the hour. PIC removed and place on indirect ice to cool properly.

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 temperature

majorCode 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

The Lenox Breakfast missing (*) disclosure on online menu. Provide. https://willowivyboston.com/see-our-menu/breakfast/#menu

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide thermometers inside drawer units.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Food soils observed inside bottom of refrigerated drawer units. 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.

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

Garbage disposal is leaking underneath. Repair.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 3, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 27, 2026

Failed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-501.15-CFood temperature

Official Wording

(B) Cooling Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Covered plastic container with "salsa" cooling in walkin cooler was 73F and made within the hour. PIC removed and place on indirect ice to cool properly.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 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

The Lenox Breakfast missing (*) disclosure on online menu. Provide. https://willowivyboston.com/see-our-menu/breakfast/#menu

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide thermometers inside drawer units.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Food soils observed inside bottom of refrigerated drawer units. 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.

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

Garbage disposal is leaking underneath. Repair.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 27, 2026 · Original Source

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

Inspection

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 finding

minorCode 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 issues

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 issues

minorCode 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 problems

Official 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 issues

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 finding

minorCode 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 issues

minorCode 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 problems

Official 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 finding

majorCode 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

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 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 problems

criticalCode 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 problems

minorCode 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 issues

Official 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

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 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

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 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 problems

criticalCode 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 problems

minorCode 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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 1, 2024 · Original Source