Inspection record
Boston Burger
1100 Boylston St · Boston, MA 02215
4inspections since May 2026
32violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Aug 27, 2026HE_Pass2 violations
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Stained and discolored tiles in basement storage areas. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of fruit flies in food prep (basement and main) bar area Provide full extermination and IPM report (see information sent via email) I reviewed most recent exterminator's report which is not detailed No updated pest report upon inspection. Previous pest report prior to the initial inspection dated 8/8/26 stated 2 mice captures. 8/21/26 re inspection. Provide an updated Integrated Pest Management pest control report upon re-inspection. The pest control report must be post dated after today’s inspection. Ensure that the pest control report eventually states that there are no captures no evidence and that all structural voids have been treated and sealed with all exclusionary work addressed. Increase the frequency of pest control visits until the situation is brought under control. Literature explaining IPM has been provided to the PIC by email.
Aug 21, 2026HE_Hearing14 violations
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Food storage containers are not labeled with common name - Kitchen/prep/storage/bar/basement prep and storage
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Remove all unused and unnecessary artcles from basement Trash/boxes/keg are being stored in basement and not kept neat and clean
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of fruit flies in food prep (basement and main) bar area Provide full extermination and IPM report (see information sent via email) I reviewed most recent exterminator's report which is not detailed No updated pest report upon inspection. Previous pest report prior to the initial inspection dated 8/8/26 stated 2 mice captures. 8/21/26 re inspection. Provide an updated Integrated Pest Management pest control report upon re-inspection. The pest control report must be post dated after today’s inspection. Ensure that the pest control report eventually states that there are no captures no evidence and that all structural voids have been treated and sealed with all exclusionary work addressed. Increase the frequency of pest control visits until the situation is brought under control. Literature explaining IPM has been provided to the PIC by email.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Ceilngs walls and floor not clean in prep/kitchen/ware washing/storage/basement prep/bar area
*Storage Areas Rooms and Receptacles Capacity and Availability (C)
3 grease bins are dirty rusted. 2 are uncovered and 1 is not have locked/secured
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Prep/cooking line - Ladder in front of hand sink - Removed by PIC Bar area - Bucket in hand sink Removed by PIC
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Clean and sanitized food contacts are visiably heavily soiled - Ware washing storage
**Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
No chemical sanitizer for 3 bay sink PIC has sent for quats sanitizer
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
No hand cleanser at hand sink - Prep/cooking line
*Condiments Protection (C)
Open foods are not stored in food grade containers with tight fitting lids that are NSF approved - Kitchen/bar/basement prep area
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitzing solution - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/bar/basement prep area
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Tongs stored on oven door
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Stained and discolored tiles in basement storage areas. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs.
*Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Food handlers not wearing hair restraints
Aug 14, 2026HE_Fail14 violations
*Storage Areas Rooms and Receptacles Capacity and Availability (C)
3 grease bins are dirty rusted. 2 are uncovered and 1 is not have locked/secured
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Missing stained and discolored tiles in chemical storage kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage areas 1 door salad/sandwich unit on line does not have door gaskets and door does not close properly Rust on caster/wire shelving in walk in units Walk in unit door does not close tight basement Rusted floor drains - floor drains not covered Basement prep/ware washing/kitchen up/bar area
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Remove all unused and unnecessary artcles from basement Trash/boxes/keg are being stored in basement and not kept neat and clean
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of fruit flies in food prep (basement and main) bar area Provide full extermination and IPM report (see information sent via email) I reviewed most recent exterminator's report which is not detailed
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
No hand cleanser at hand sink - Prep/cooking line
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Ceilngs walls and floor not clean in prep/kitchen/ware washing/storage/basement prep/bar area
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Prep/cooking line - Ladder in front of hand sink - Removed by PIC Bar area - Bucket in hand sink Removed by PIC
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Clean and sanitized food contacts are visiably heavily soiled - Ware washing storage
**Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
No chemical sanitizer for 3 bay sink PIC has sent for quats sanitizer
*Condiments Protection (C)
Open foods are not stored in food grade containers with tight fitting lids that are NSF approved - Kitchen/bar/basement prep area
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitzing solution - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/bar/basement prep area
*Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Food handlers not wearing hair restraints
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Food storage containers are not labeled with common name - Kitchen/prep/storage/bar/basement prep and storage
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Tongs stored on oven door
Jun 18, 2026HE_Filed2 violations
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Coating on steps to basement cracked
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Build up soils on floors walls ceilings and attachments - Prep/kitchen (up and downstairs) ware washing storage hallway in basement and trash room (Basement) Build up soils on exterior of grease trap
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