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Union Oyster House

April 13, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw shrimp observed stored above uncovered lettuce. Discontinue (cos)
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: 2 bay food prep sink observed without an airgap. PIC to provide plumbers report from a licensed plumbers on the cost install of air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior/ gasket of multiple in line cold units (refrigerator/drawer) observed soiled interior of multiple low temp dishwasher observed soiled interior of ice machine observed soiled glass case bar observed soiled (stagnant soiled water) interior microwave (sea grille) observed soiled with visible food spills . Clean & sanitize to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Soda runner & beer catch observed dispensing inside handwashing sink at the main bar. Discontinue to prevent contamination by hands.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Portion cups observed stored inside raw calamari parmesan cheese. Discontinue. (cos)
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Ice dispensing scoop observed stored inside ice holder. Discontinue (cos)
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood filters observed soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 7.1.26
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Service Sink (C)

Inspector note: Facility observed without a service sink. PIC to provide plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost install of a service sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov
code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Stagnant water and soda syrup observed downstairs in the lower level loose debris observed on the floor at the bar upstairs between the low temp dishwasher and handwashing sink. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: Old mice droppings observed on the floor in the kitchen downstairs (near the printer). Clean to remove PIC to provide current IPM report from a licensed exterminator to:inca.prince@boston.gov
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Closing Toilet Room Doors (C)

Inspector note: Interior of bar handsink observed with soiled build up. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-501.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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