Inspection record
Boston Ale House
1885 Centre St · Boston, MA 02132
2inspections since May 2026
12violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
May 29, 2026HE_Pass6 violations
**(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
Cooked mashed potatoes inside of the flip top unit with an elevated temperature of 48F. Address and ensnure proper cooling methods are in place. All other foods inside of the unit were at below 41F.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Portion of flooring located near the dish machine appears to be lifting and retaining water. Address and make any necessary repairs.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Excess moisture observed on the lower shelf to the 4 drawer Continental cooler. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspection.
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Wall mounted potatoe peeler visibly soiled and with food debris. Clena to remove.
*Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Wash guage to the high temperature dish machine doesn not appear to be functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Final rinse reaching 190F.
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
No one on site with a current Allergen Certification. Provide.
May 22, 2026HE_Fail6 violations
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
No one on site with a current Allergen Certification. Provide.
*Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Wash guage to the high temperature dish machine doesn not appear to be functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Final rinse reaching 190F.
**(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
Cooked mashed potatoes inside of the flip top unit with an elevated temperature of 48F. Address and ensnure proper cooling methods are in place. All other foods inside of the unit were at below 41F.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Excess moisture observed on the lower shelf to the 4 drawer Continental cooler. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspection.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Portion of flooring located near the dish machine appears to be lifting and retaining water. Address and make any necessary repairs.
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Wall mounted potatoe peeler visibly soiled and with food debris. Clena to 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