Hampshire House Butcher Block

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings1
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: PIC was able to provide the plumbing permit for the air gaps under the prep sinks on 3rd and 2nd floor. PIC stated that the 3rd floor needs a new sink installed due to the height of the air gap. PIC was able to provide the spec sheet for the new sink. Reminder- The plumbing inspector must sign off on permit before health can sign off.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical
  Inspector note: All 4 low temp bar dishmachines had no sanitizer running through the lines. Tried priming the machines. PIC called licensed person to come out and repair.
  code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Backflow Prevention (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed no air gap under the prep sink on the 3rd floor and 2nd floor. Contact licensed plumber pull the proper permit at 1010 Mass Ave 5th floor. The plumbing inspector must sign off on permit before health can sign off.
  code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
  Inspector note: All 4 bar low temp dishmachines are out of temperature. PIC called licensed person to come out and repair the machines. Please use high temp dishmachine until these dishmachines have been repaired.
  code 590.004/4-501.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed rodent droppings on the 2nd floor electrical box located next to the prep line. Also rodent dropping in the basement under the hand sink. Contact licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report. Clean to remove rodent droppings. PIC stated the exterminator comes out 2 times a week. Last report 2/16/26.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Observed worn grout lines in the kitchen areas. Regrout tile lines to prevent food buildup and stagnant water.
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Observed heavy grease build up on the floor under and around the fryolators in the basement. Degrease to remove heavy grease build up.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Observed heavy grease build up on the hood filters 3d floor and basement. Clean to remove grease build up. Hood stickers are ok.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 19, 2026: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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