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Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA

Zurito/Willie's

26 Charles St

Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 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

6 inspections

Inspection

May 11, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Prep Room- All the piping that is exposed needs to be enclosed (sprinkler pipes water pipes electrical lines). Refrigeration room- Pipes need to be need to rewraped and explain what the pipes are used for. Seal the hole in the window where the pipes are located. Hallway- Provide an enclosed ceiling over the ice machine.

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

Mop sink is located next to the prep sink in the basement. Enclose the mop sink.

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 contamination
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Front exterior door for Willie's needs to be repaired to ensure no rodents can enter.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 11, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 3, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Prep Room- All the piping that is exposed needs to be enclosed (sprinkler pipes water pipes electrical lines). Refrigeration room- Pipes need to be need to rewraped and explain what the pipes are used for. Seal the hole in the window where the pipes are located. Hallway- Provide an enclosed ceiling over the ice machine.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

Mop sink is located next to the prep sink in the basement. Enclose the mop sink.

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 contamination
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Front exterior door for Willie's needs to be repaired to ensure no rodents can enter.

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, Mar 3, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 23, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s notes

In the kitchen observed multiple food workers without hair restraints; provide effective hair restraints for all food service workers. The person in charge retrieved hair restraints for the food service workers during the inspection.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
majorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

At the low temperature dish machine in the kitchen there is no sanitizer bottle; the person in charge went to the storage area and retrieved a bottle of sanitizer but the machine is not pulling sanitizer; sanitizer must always be present for properly sanitizing food contact surfaces. The kitchen staff was using the three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize dishes until the warewashing machine in the kitchen is fixed; a service call was placed during the inspection.

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, Oct 23, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 16, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s notes

In the kitchen observed multiple food workers without hair restraints; provide effective hair restraints for all food service workers. The person in charge retrieved hair restraints for the food service workers during the inspection.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
majorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

At the low temperature dish machine in the kitchen there is no sanitizer bottle; the person in charge went to the storage area and retrieved a bottle of sanitizer but the machine is not pulling sanitizer; sanitizer must always be present for properly sanitizing food contact surfaces. The kitchen staff was using the three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize dishes until the warewashing machine in the kitchen is fixed; a service call was placed during the inspection.

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, Oct 16, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 31, 2024

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 7, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 7, 2024 · Original Source

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