Inspection record
Alcove
131 Beverly St · Boston, MA 02114
7inspections since May 2026
45violations recorded
HE_NotReqlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Sep 29, 2026HE_NotReq0 violations
No violations recorded on this inspection.
Sep 25, 2026HE_Pass5 violations
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Provide correct sanitizer strip for the 3 bay sink.
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Noted cutting board in the kitchen heavily scored.Resurface or Replace
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Noted small black flies at the bar area and in the back near the Ice Machine and utilty sink.Provide a detail pest report
**Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
Noted high temp dish machine recording 128F on the gauge.Repair
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Noted dish machine in the kitchen leaking water from underneath.Repair
Sep 3, 2026HE_Pass3 violations
*Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Noted black mold on the wall behind the prep sink.Clean and sanitize
*Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
Provide self closing door on the employee restroom in the back kitchen area.
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Noted refrigerator on the cookline not working Ice being used to cool the product.Repair
Aug 20, 2026HE_FailExt8 violations
*Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
Provide self closing door on the employee restroom in the back kitchen area.
**Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
Noted RTE foods past the 7 day shelf life.Discard and retrain staff
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Noted no paper towels in the hand sink near the prep sink.Provide
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Noted refrigerator on the cookline not working Ice being used to cool the product.Repair
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Missing disclosure on the lunch menu for the burgers.Provide
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Noted pickles recorded 48F in the refrigertor on the main cookline.Monitor the temperature and repair
***When to Wash (P)
Did not observe staff washing hands before switching over to new task.Retrain
*Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Noted black mold on the wall behind the prep sink.Clean and sanitize
Aug 11, 2026HE_Fail7 violations
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Noted no paper towels in the hand sink near the prep sink.Provide
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Missing disclosure on the lunch menu for the burgers.Provide
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Noted pickles recorded 48F in the refrigertor on the main cookline.Monitor the temperature and repair
***When to Wash (P)
Did not observe staff washing hands before switching over to new task.Retrain
**Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
Noted RTE foods past the 7 day shelf life.Discard and retrain staff
*Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Noted black mold on the wall behind the prep sink.Clean and sanitize
*Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
Provide self closing door on the employee restroom in the back kitchen area.
May 11, 2026HE_FailExt10 violations
*Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Noted sticky rotted fruits and broken glass on the floor underneath the equipment at the bar.Clean with frequency to prevent fruit flies. Noted unsanitary floors near the ice machine and utility sink in the back kitchen area.Clean with frequency
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Noted small black flies at the bar area and in the back near the Ice Machine and utilty sink.Provide a detail pest report
**Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
Noted high temp dish machine recording 128F on the gauge.Repair
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Provide correct sanitizer strip for the 3 bay sink.
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Noted cutting board in the kitchen heavily scored.Resurface or Replace
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Noted several RTE foods in the walkin past the 7 day expiration.Monitor and discard
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Noted dish machine in the kitchen leaking water from underneath.Repair
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Noted hood sticker expired.Service
**Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Maintain all shell tags in a chronological order.
*Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Provide covered receptacle in the toilet room.
May 4, 2026HE_Fail12 violations
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Noted several RTE foods in the walkin past the 7 day expiration.Monitor and discard
*When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)
Food products being cryovac'd without proper Haccp and variance apply with Health division.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Noted hood sticker expired.Service
*Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Noted sticky rotted fruits and broken glass on the floor underneath the equipment at the bar.Clean with frequency to prevent fruit flies. Noted unsanitary floors near the ice machine and utility sink in the back kitchen area.Clean with frequency
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Noted small black flies at the bar area and in the back near the Ice Machine and utilty sink.Provide a detail pest report
*Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Hood sticker expired in December of 2024 have cleaned by licensed compnay with BFD.
*Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Provide covered receptacle in the toilet room.
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Noted cutting board in the kitchen heavily scored.Resurface or Replace
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Noted dish machine in the kitchen leaking water from underneath.Repair
**Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
Noted high temp dish machine recording 128F on the gauge.Repair
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Provide correct sanitizer strip for the 3 bay sink.
**Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Maintain all shell tags in a chronological order.
Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology