Inspection record
Bell in Hand
45 Union St · Boston, MA 02108
3inspections since May 2026
40violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Aug 26, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Air Gap was installed . Waiting on plumbers approval If an airgap is installed prior to the 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
Jul 1, 2026HE_FailExt20 violations
*Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Observed multiple staff working with RTE foods without hair restraint. Provide
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violation noted on the inspection report
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Multiple handwashing sinks observed missing employee must wash hand signage. Provide to enforce handwashing PIC to label food prep sink
***Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Raw shelled eggs observed stored above RTE food . Remove
***Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)
Observed bottle beer stored inside ice used to prep drinks. Discontinue (cos) .
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Observed excess water dispensing inside food prep sink. Discontinue Observed soda pipe running inside ice holder. Discontinue to prevent contamination
***Cooling (P)
Coleslaw 54F cut tomato 54F cut grilled chicken 54F stored in open case cold unit. Per staff all products were just prepped. PIC to train staff on cooling parameter.(cos) Training material will be provided via email .
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Multiple dead cockroaches observed on gle trap. Clean to remove IPM report was provided on site and showed activity.
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Multiple cold unit/ walkin observed without a conspiciuous thermometer. Install & maintain visible
**Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide a metal probe food thermometer. Provide & maintain accessible
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide quartenary sanitizer test strips. Provide & maintain accessible
***Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Multiple bar low temp dishwasher observed at 00ppm. Additional dishwasher observed on site. Repair to dispense accordingly
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Walking cooler observed running at 54F . Repair Technician arrived onsite while inspector was still on site
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior of ice machine observed soiled by brown substances interior of chest freezer observed soiled by excess ice and food debris interior dishwasher observed in need of deliming walking vent & shelvings observed soiled. Clean & sanitize to remove
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Air Gap was installed . Waiting on plumbers approval If an airgap is installed prior to the 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
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Food prep sink observed missing air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of an airgap to: inca.prince@boston.gov If an airgap is installed prior to the 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
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Back door/ emergency observed missing effective door sweep. Install
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Multiple bar handwashing sink observed without hand cleanser. Provide. PIC to monitor hanwashing
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
PIC unable to provide ServSafe Certificate.Post current CFPM certificate
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Cutting board observed heavily scored. Resurface/ replace
Jun 22, 2026HE_Fail19 violations
**Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide a metal probe food thermometer. Provide & maintain accessible
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
PIC unable to provide ServSafe Certificate.Post current CFPM certificate
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Back door/ emergency observed missing effective door sweep. Install
*Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Observed multiple staff working with RTE foods without hair restraint. Provide
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Walking cooler observed running at 54F . Repair Technician arrived onsite while inspector was still on site
***Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Multiple bar low temp dishwasher observed at 00ppm. Additional dishwasher observed on site. Repair to dispense accordingly
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide quartenary sanitizer test strips. Provide & maintain accessible
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Multiple handwashing sinks observed missing employee must wash hand signage. Provide to enforce handwashing PIC to label food prep sink
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Multiple bar handwashing sink observed without hand cleanser. Provide. PIC to monitor hanwashing
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior of ice machine observed soiled by brown substances interior of chest freezer observed soiled by excess ice and food debris interior dishwasher observed in need of deliming walking vent & shelvings observed soiled. Clean & sanitize to remove
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Multiple cold unit/ walkin observed without a conspiciuous thermometer. Install & maintain visible
***Cooling (P)
Coleslaw 54F cut tomato 54F cut grilled chicken 54F stored in open case cold unit. Per staff all products were just prepped. PIC to train staff on cooling parameter.(cos) Training material will be provided via email .
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violation noted on the inspection report
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Multiple dead cockroaches observed on gle trap. Clean to remove IPM report was provided on site and showed activity.
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Cutting board observed heavily scored. Resurface/ replace
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Observed excess water dispensing inside food prep sink. Discontinue Observed soda pipe running inside ice holder. Discontinue to prevent contamination
***Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)
Observed bottle beer stored inside ice used to prep drinks. Discontinue (cos) .
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Food prep sink observed missing air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of an airgap to: inca.prince@boston.gov If an airgap is installed prior to the 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
***Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Raw shelled eggs observed stored above RTE food . Remove
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