Boston Burger

April 16, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings16
critical findings4

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Failed findings

Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed no hand washing by food handlers and ware washing staff unless instructed to by PIC Observed food handler on cooking line drying hands on cloth towel
code 590.002/2-301.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw eggs stored with ready to eat foods Corrective by PIC during inspection
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed all food handlers multitasking wearing single use gloves Observed food handler on grill handling raw ground beef and then resuming duties wearing contaminated glove
code 590.003/3-304.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation-Storage (P)critical

Inspector note: Cans of deoderizer stored with clean equipment Can of oven cleaner stored on shelf with food PIC took corrective action by removing these items and explaining to staff when they cannot be stored in this manner
code 590.007/7-201.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: The Certified food protection/allergen awareness manager does not oversee the kitchen/prep food service and ware washing areas Provided a full time on site certified food protection manager that oversees day to day operation in food service operations trains all employees in their related duties and takes immediate corrective action
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple Priority priority foundation and core violations cited on inspection. Some of these violations are repeat violations
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: 2 hand sink have items in the basins - Bar and Kitchen/prep Corrected on site by PIC
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No paper towels at hand sink in prep/cooking line Corrected on site by PIC
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Wiping cloths are not stored in a sanitizing solution per code
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Labels (C)

Inspector note: Food containers with food in them are not labeled
code 590.003/3-602.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Built up soils on all cooking equipment throughout kitchen/prep
code 590.004/4-602.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Build up soils on floors walls ceilings and attachments - Prep/kitchen (up and downstairs) ware washing storage hallway in basement and trash room (Basement) Build up soils on exterior of grease trap
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Storing Maintenance Tools (C)

Inspector note: Mops brooms are not properly stored. Must be 6" above the floor on hooks or racks and away from any food items
code 590.006/6-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Remove all unused unnecessary articles and clutter from premises throughout
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Ceiling in basement missing tiles and is in dispair in prep area Ice build up in walk in freezer Rust on all doors in basement Hole in wall in bathroom under hand sink Doors to mop sink chipped and peeling paint Coating on steps to basement cracked Wall at bottom of the steps basement
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: No allergen notice on menu
code L1status: Fail

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Compared with Pass on November 4, 2025: 16 findings appeared for the first time.

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