Inspection record
Bale Restaurant
1052 Dorchester Av · Boston, MA 02125
5inspections since May 2026
31violations recorded
HE_Filedlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out
Inspection history
Aug 12, 2026HE_Filed2 violations
*Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C)
Oberved areas with open gaps in concrete of establishment that require repair. PIC is securing a contractor to pour concrete in areas. Provide update for time of repair. In addition what remedies are being in place until repair is completed.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed moderate small fly activity in the dining room and basement area. Sanitize all areas and clean to remove soils. Please provide a IPM Style detail report from your contracted pest control company to confirm thorough inspections of the establishment were provided. Included but not limited to the drop ceilings interior and exterior of the building. The report should explain what remedies are implemented to address all issues and concerns.
Aug 7, 2026HE_Hearing9 violations
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Observed heavy food soils on the interior and exterior of all refrigeration and freezer units. Clean to remove Observed heavy grease build up on the metal shelving unit. Remove the unused oil pans to avoid leakage. Clean the area and store in a cool place.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed heavy food soils and grease build up on the walls around the cook line and entire basement prep area. Clean to remove
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Observed heavy debris stored on equipment in the upper rear prep area. Clean to remove Observed heavy debri stored in the basement. Clean to remove
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Observed the cover broke on the sump pump. Repair to provide proper coverage
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed moderate small fly activity in the dining room and basement area. Sanitize all areas and clean to remove soils. Please provide a IPM Style detail report from your contracted pest control company to confirm thorough inspections of the establishment were provided. Included but not limited to the drop ceilings interior and exterior of the building. The report should explain what remedies are implemented to address all issues and concerns.
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Observed handsinks in the basement without paper towels. Provide
*Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Observed glue boards with dead roaches and rodent droppings behind the stand up refrigeration and freezer units. Clean to remove
*Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C)
Oberved areas with open gaps in concrete of establishment that require repair. PIC is securing a contractor to pour concrete in areas. Provide update for time of repair. In addition what remedies are being in place until repair is completed.
***System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Observed heavy ice build up inside the stand up freezer. Clean to remove and repair
Aug 4, 2026HE_Fail8 violations
*Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Observed glue boards with dead roaches and rodent droppings behind the stand up refrigeration and freezer units. Clean to remove
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Observed the cover broke on the sump pump. Repair to provide proper coverage
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed heavy food soils and grease build up on the walls around the cook line and entire basement prep area. Clean to remove
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Observed handsinks in the basement without paper towels. Provide
***System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Observed heavy ice build up inside the stand up freezer. Clean to remove and repair
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Observed heavy food soils on the interior and exterior of all refrigeration and freezer units. Clean to remove Observed heavy grease build up on the metal shelving unit. Remove the unused oil pans to avoid leakage. Clean the area and store in a cool place.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed moderate small fly activity in the dining room and basement area. Sanitize all areas and clean to remove soils. Observed light roach activity on the baking rack stored in the baking oven. Clean and sanitize the equipment. Observed small rodent droppings on the bread slicer. Clean to remove Observed rodent droppings on the dough mixer. Clean to remove Observed rodent droppings under multiple shelving units under the baked good cabinet inside of the baskets utilized to store shelf stable products. Observed rodent droppings on the window ledge. Clean to remove Observed rodent droppings on the floor between multiple shelving units. Clean to remove
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Observed heavy debris stored on equipment in the upper rear prep area. Clean to remove Observed heavy debri stored in the basement. Clean to remove
Jul 9, 2026HE_Pass6 violations
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Hole in basement storage ceiling. Repair as needed.
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior chute of ice machine with black mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize to prevent contamination.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Floor of produce refrigerator with food debris. Clean and maintain.
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Cold noodles and shrimp on service line at 75F. Cool foods completely to 41F prior to placing into service. Move to walk-in refrigerator.
***(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Cooked pork on hot station at 90F. Reheated to over 165F. Keep hot foods above 135F at service station. Cover as needed to maintian temperature.
**Food Labels (Pf)
Prepared foods for sale without complete labels. Provide labels with allergens dates etc.
Jun 29, 2026HE_Fail6 violations
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior chute of ice machine with black mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize to prevent contamination.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Hole in basement storage ceiling. Repair as needed.
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Cold noodles and shrimp on service line at 75F. Cool foods completely to 41F prior to placing into service. Move to walk-in refrigerator.
***(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Cooked pork on hot station at 90F. Reheated to over 165F. Keep hot foods above 135F at service station. Cover as needed to maintian temperature.
**Food Labels (Pf)
Prepared foods for sale without complete labels. Provide labels with allergens dates etc.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Floor of produce refrigerator with food debris. Clean and maintain.
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