Inspection record
Boston Restaurant Bar & Grill
1251 River St · Boston, MA 02136
8inspections since May 2026
57violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Nov 2, 2026HE_Pass14 violations
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Remove all clutter of boxes from the basement area Remove all clutter of empty plastic buckets from basement stair well area.
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Person in charge must instruct for staff to clean frequently in all areas and setup a cleaning schedule.
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
No strips for the quarts sanitizer provide.
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Clean inbetween sides and backsplash to cooking line equipment to remove grease soil.
***System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Prep sink pipe clogged repair. Plumbing inside old men restroom at basement leaking water repair.
*Cleaning Receptacles (C)
Clean grease recepticles on exterior grounds to remove visible soil.
*Frequency-Removal (C)
Dumpster overloaded at exterior grounds provide frequent trash pick up.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean floor below all cooking equipment prep areas to remove grease soil.
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Observed opening below side exit door repair.
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
No paper towels at the sink behind the bar or kitchen area provide.
*Intensity-Lighting (C)
Light bulb under exhausthood defective replace.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed rat feces below dishmachine area along wall and at the basement area provide a current intergrated pest managemnet service with detailed report. Clean and sanitize affected areas. Observed cockroach at basement area near stairs.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Ceiling vent cover near walk in coolers missing replace. Some ceiling tiles are missing at rear. White cabinet has opening inside repair.
**(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Unsanitary conditions through out Voluntary Closure in place.
Oct 28, 2026HE_VolClos14 violations
*Cleaning Receptacles (C)
Clean grease recepticles on exterior grounds to remove visible soil.
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Person in charge must instruct for staff to clean frequently in all areas and setup a cleaning schedule.
**(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Unsanitary conditions through out Voluntary Closure in place.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Ceiling vent cover near walk in coolers missing replace. Some ceiling tiles are missing at rear. White cabinet has opening inside repair.
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Remove all clutter of boxes from the basement area Remove all clutter of empty plastic buckets from basement stair well area.
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
No strips for the quarts sanitizer provide.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed rat feces below dishmachine area along wall and at the basement area provide a current intergrated pest managemnet service with detailed report. Clean and sanitize affected areas. Observed cockroach at basement area near stairs.
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
No paper towels at the sink behind the bar or kitchen area provide.
*Intensity-Lighting (C)
Light bulb under exhausthood defective replace.
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Observed opening below side exit door repair.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean floor below all cooking equipment prep areas to remove grease soil.
*Frequency-Removal (C)
Dumpster overloaded at exterior grounds provide frequent trash pick up.
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Clean inbetween sides and backsplash to cooking line equipment to remove grease soil.
***System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Prep sink pipe clogged repair. Plumbing inside old men restroom at basement leaking water repair.
Sep 1, 2026HE_Pass7 violations
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Must sign up new manager Stherley Jacques for food safety classes
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Replace missing ceiling tiles above dish washer.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean floor below prep areas cooking equipment and ware washing area to remove visible soil.
***System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Leaky pipe at basement repair.
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Clean sides inbetween and backsplash of cooking equipment to remove visible soil. Grease trap
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Prep table shelving discolored repair.
**Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)
Repair Dishmachine not operating ( using 3 bay sink until repairs are met.)
Aug 26, 2026HE_Fail7 violations
***System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Leaky pipe at basement repair.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean floor below prep areas cooking equipment and ware washing area to remove visible soil.
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Must sign up new manager Stherley Jacques for food safety classes
**Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)
Repair Dishmachine not operating ( using 3 bay sink until repairs are met.)
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Replace missing ceiling tiles above dish washer.
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Clean sides inbetween and backsplash of cooking equipment to remove visible soil. Grease trap
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Prep table shelving discolored repair.
Jun 4, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Provide a current pest control report pest control will be conducted on a weekly basis.
May 28, 2026HE_FailExt1 violation
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Provide a current pest control report pest control will be conducted on a weekly basis.
May 14, 2026HE_FailExt1 violation
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Provide a current pest control report.
May 7, 2026HE_FailExt12 violations
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean floor below cooking prep and ware washing areas to remove visible soil. Clean on top of dishwasher to remove visible soil.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Replace cracked tiles and repair opening near mop sink.
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Remove clutter inside dry storage room and organize. Not inuse frialator stored near walk in coolers remove.
*Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Bucket of seasoned chicken store inside walk in cooler with no cover provide.
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
No Sanitizer for low temp dish washer provide.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Provide a current pest control report.
**Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)
Dishwasher not operating repair.
*Intensity-Lighting (C)
Remove all defective light bulbs through out and inside walk in cooler.
***Restricted Use Pesticides Criteria (P)
Discontinue self exterminating observed blue substance on corner ware washing room area.
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Clean sides inbetween of cooking line equipment to remove visible soil.
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Repair air gap for prep sink leaking out repair.
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Certified food protection manager to train employees on frequent cleaning and organizing equipment.
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