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Hobson's Bar & Kitchen

July 28, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed a strong smell in the basement coming from the grease trap. Also stagnant water next to the grease trap. PIC stated that when it rains the water comes up from the ground. Please contact the grease company to remove and clean out the grease trap area. Please contact builing/plumbing to inspect and address the water on the floor. Provide proper documentation. Observed hot water tank leaking in the electrical room. Remove stagnant water and contact licensed plumber to inspect the tank.
code 590.005/5-205.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Inspector note: Low temp Dishmachine in the kitchen Wash- 120F Rinse 110F. PIC contacted suburban and he was on site to repair. The probe was repaired. Tested the low temp dishmachine behind the bar and the test strips were blank. Observed chemicals. Suburban is repairing now. Ensure that the dishmachines are tested before opening.
code 590.004/4-501.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed food debris on the meat slicer. Ensure staff is breaking the slicer down clean and sanitizing to remove all food debris. Clean and sanitize to remove debris.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No means to dry hands behind the bar. Provide means to dry hands at all hand sinks.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector note: Observed a light bulb over the stove out. Replace or repair. Observed a broken light shield over the dishmachine. Replace light shield with shatter proof cover. Observed smoke alarm in the womans bathroom hanging down. Repair. Observed ceiling tiles missing in the hallway next to the bathroom. Replace Observed dust on the ceiling above the cookline. Clean to remove dust.
code 590.006/6-201.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Provide hand signage at all hand sinks and one in each bathroom.
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Observed trash and debris outside in the trash area. Clean to remove trash and debris. Observed old grease bin outside that is leaking. Remove if not using anymore. Clean under and around the bin. Observed a soiled mop sink. Clean to remove soil. Observed soda on the ground in the soda room. Clean to remove.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood sticker not stamped last inspection was stamped April. Photo taken. Contact licensed hood company and ensure the hood company is registered with City of Boston.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Provide updated CPR certificate and post on wall.
code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 3, 2026: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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