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Hennessy's Of Boston

July 16, 2026 · Administrative hearing

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official resultAdministrative hearing
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

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 (7.8.26) In process per PIC (7.16.26) 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
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. (7.16.26)
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
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple small flies observed downstairs in the basement area and upstairs in the bar area 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 Visit date from 7.8.26 Shows activity and multiple recommendations. PIC to recommended to increase visit from licensed exterminator (7.16.26)
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Walkin cooler observed leaking. Repair (7.8.26) Waiting on parts per PIC (7.16.26) PIC to Provide work order invoice
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Pipe above mop sink observed leaking. Provide repair (7.16.26)
code 590.005/5-205.15-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
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Basement area observed heavily/excessive clutter. Large quantity of empty kegs observed stored throughout the basement area. . Clean to remove to prevent pest/rodent harborage (7.16.26)
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

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: Pass
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)

Inspector note: High temp dishwasher washing temp observed at 145F. Repair (7.8.26)
code 590.004/4-501.110-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(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 refrigeration shelvings observed soiled. Clean & santize to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Bar "handwashing sink" observed without paper towels. Provide means to hand drying (7.16.26)
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
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: Pass
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector note: Observed equipment line with aluminum foil in the kitchen area. Discontinue (7.8.26)
code 590.004/4-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

Inspector note: Bar hansink/3 bay sink observed visible soiled restroom handsink/ toiled observed soiled . Clean to remove (7.8.26)
code 590.006/6-501.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 2, 2026: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 26 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.

Source: Analyze Boston.