Inspection record
City Bar/m. J. O'Connor's
425 Summer St · Boston, MA 02210
3inspections since May 2026
14violations recorded
HE_Faillatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Oct 27, 2026HE_Fail6 violations
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Clean underneath and behind all "In-line" cooking equipment where needed to remove older grease and grime deposits
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Ensure the name on the allergen awareness certificates match the corrresponding names of the food safety certifications as we discussed during the interview process
*Thawing (C)
Discontinue thawing out frozen seafood and meats in stagnant water - can use running water / refrigeration
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Consumer advisory is incomplete - make the necessary changes to the menu items offered undercooked where needed
*Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
Discontinue to keep in use wiping cloths draped over chairs and tables - return to the sanitizing bucket as discussed for proper storage
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Ensure all " designated hand sinks throughout the kitchen have the proper signage stating " Hand washing only " posted where needed
Jul 21, 2026HE_Pass4 violations
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed fly activity within the two bars. Discussed with PIC to ensure proper sanitization is taken place and structural voids are sealed. Provide updated pest report
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Observed handsink next to high temp dish machine blocked with buckets / spray bottles. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain handsinks clear and accessible for handwashing only. COS
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed mold-like substance around ice chute inside ice machine (crushed). Clean to remove mold-like substances
*Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Observed food debris and grease on floors underneath fryers and cooking equipment. Clean with frequency to ensure no build up
Jul 14, 2026HE_Fail4 violations
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed mold-like substance around ice chute inside ice machine (crushed). Clean to remove mold-like substances
*Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Observed food debris and grease on floors underneath fryers and cooking equipment. Clean with frequency to ensure no build up
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed fly activity within the two bars. Discussed with PIC to ensure proper sanitization is taken place and structural voids are sealed. Provide updated pest report
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Observed handsink next to high temp dish machine blocked with buckets / spray bottles. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain handsinks clear and accessible for handwashing only. COS
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