Hennessy's Of Boston

July 2, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings33
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Reheating for Hot Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Sheppard pie clam chowder curry sauce marinara sauce chilly 107F-121F stored in hot holding unit. Per chef foods were removed from the cold unit and placed in the hot holding without reheating first. Discussed at the time of inspection (cos)
code 590.003/3-403.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical

Inspector note: Bar low temp dishwasher observed reading less than 50ppm chlorine. Repair to dispense according to regulation
code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Food prep sink on site observed missing air gap. Provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of an airgap to : inca.prince@boston.gov If an air gap is installed prior to compliance inspection A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: Vomit kit present on site observed compromise and missing supplies. Provide and keep accessible PIC will provide procedure to the operator
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Assignment (Pf)

Inspector note: Establishment must designate a knowledgeable PIC and be present to oversee day to day operations to ensure the food establishment is operating in compliance with the food code at all hours of operation.
code 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of inspection the staff on site were unable to answer question pertaining to temperature control or any managerial controls. . Reviewed at the time of inspection. CFPM to train staff on procedures.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed container of raw oysters stored in the refrigerator missing tag. Discussed with PIC that shelltags to be kept with the oysters until last one is sold.
code 590.003/3-203.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Records Creation & Retention (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC uanble to provide shelltags record. Discussed at the time of the inspection the importance of keeping shellstags record.
code 590.003/3-402.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple containers of cooked wings pico de gallo observed stored in the walk in without date marking. Provide made/ discard date before storing
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector note: Season menu observed missing consumer advisory reminder and allergen awareness. Provide
code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide a working irreverssible thermometer for the kitchen high temp dishwasher. Provide & maintain accessible
code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Staff unable to provide sanitizer test strips for the bar low temp dishwasher. Provide & keep accessible (cos)
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC uanble to provide sanitzer non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink on site. Provide
code 590.004/4-303.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)

Inspector note: High temp dishwasher washing temp observed at 145F. Repair
code 590.004/4-501.110-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior of multiple coffin freezer observed with heavy ice build up interior of bar low temp dishwasher observed with soils build up interior of 2 bay sink observed soiled refrigeration shelvings observed soiled. Clean & santize to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)

Inspector note: Bar area observed missing hanwashing sink. Install Staff advised to use one bay on the 3 bay sink on site since 3 bay sink is not used for warewashing.
code 590.005/5-203.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed excess water dispensing inside kitchen main handwashing sink. Remove and keep accessible for handwashing only
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Bar "handwashing sink" observed without hanwashing soap. Provide 7 maintain to encourage handwashing
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Bar "handwashing sink" observed without paper towels. Provide means to hand drying
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple flies observed downstairs in the basement area and (2) inside walk in cooler. PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov IPM report was provided on site dating 4.22.26
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Observed foods stored in freezer unit not wrapped and uncovered. Protect by provide cover & wrapper before storing
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed plastic cup stored inside ice holder at the bar area. Discontinue and use handle utensils and stored accordingly (cos)
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Multiple wipping cloths observed stored on the counter surfaces (3 bay sink) at the bar. Discontinue stored as discussed
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: Observed ROP packaging of raw salmon thawing still in the ROP . Discontinue
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector note: Observed equipment line with aluminum foil in the kitchen area. Discontinue
code 590.004/4-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Walkin cooler observed leaking. Repair
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)

Inspector note: Floor throughout the bar area observed in need of the deep cleaning due debris accumulation and visible spills. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Back door observed missing effective weather strips. Install effective door sweep to prevent pest entry
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Restrooms observed missing employee must wash hands signage. Install to encourage handwashing PIC to label food prep sink
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Basement area observed heavily/excessive clutter . Clean to remove to prevent pest/rodent harborage
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Drying Mops (C)

Inspector note: Observed soiled mop stored in stagnant water / kitchen area. Discontinue
code 590.006/6-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

Inspector note: Bar hansink/3 bay sink observed visible soiled restroom handsink/ toiled observed soiled . Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-501.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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