Inspection record
Eddie Merlot's
505 Congress St · Boston, MA 02210
6inspections since May 2026
58violations recorded
HE_Filedlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Oct 21, 2026HE_Filed2 violations
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Replace door sweep at in-use revolving door to prevent pest entry
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Observed low boys (3) at cooking line not properly working. Repeated violation for immediate repairs to be completed or replace to ensure properly working
Oct 2, 2026HE_Hearing13 violations
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Observed low boys (3) at cooking line not properly working. Repeated violation for immediate repairs to be completed or replace to ensure properly working
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Observed hood sticker expired August 2026; PIC stated cleaning scheduled 9/28/26
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed droppings behind cook line (main). Discussed with PIC to provide additional pest report to review. Report on site provided -9/25/26 no activity noted
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Observed no paper towels at handsink at server station. Instructed PIC to monitor and ensure handsinks are stocked with paper towels at all times of operation. COS
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Observed no handsoap at bar handsinks. Instructed PIC to monitor and ensure handsinks are stocked with hand soap at all times of operation. COS
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Replace door sweep at in-use revolving door to prevent pest entry
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed sauce / food splatter on walls in prep area. Thoroughly clean
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed mold-like substances and heavy dusty filters at ice machine; soiled bulk containers in kitchen. Thoroughly clean and maintain clean on all stated equipment
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Observed heavy grease build up on sides of grill and fryers. Thoroughly clean to remove all grease build up and maintain clean
**Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Provide irreversible thermometer for accurate hot water sanitization @ high temp dish machine
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Observed pasta stored in reach in unit @ cooking station @ 47F. Instructed PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below while refrigerated. COS
**Package Integrity (Pf)
Observed can goods stored on rack with dents at the seal. Remove and ensure all can goods are properly stored in good condition while on shelves
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Provide test kit for Quats sanitizer to effectively test sanitizer balance
Sep 25, 2026HE_Fail13 violations
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Observed low boys (2) at cooking line not properly working. Repeated violation for immediate repairs to be completed or replace to ensure properly working
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Provide test kit for Quats sanitizer to effectively test sanitizer balance
**Package Integrity (Pf)
Observed can goods stored on rack with dents at the seal. Remove and ensure all can goods are properly stored in good condition while on shelves
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Observed pasta stored in reach in unit @ cooking station @ 47F. Instructed PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below while refrigerated. COS
**Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Provide irreversible thermometer for accurate hot water sanitization @ high temp dish machine
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Observed heavy grease build up on sides of grill and fryers. Thoroughly clean to remove all grease build up and maintain clean
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed mold-like substances and heavy dusty filters at ice machine; soiled bulk containers in kitchen. Thoroughly clean and maintain clean on all stated equipment
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed sauce / food splatter on walls in prep area. Thoroughly clean
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Replace door sweep at in-use revolving door to prevent pest entry
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Observed no handsoap at bar handsinks. Instructed PIC to monitor and ensure handsinks are stocked with hand soap at all times of operation. COS
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Observed no paper towels at handsink at server station. Instructed PIC to monitor and ensure handsinks are stocked with paper towels at all times of operation. COS
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed droppings behind cook line (main). Discussed with PIC to provide additional pest report to review. Report on site provided -9/25/26 no activity noted
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Observed hood sticker expired August 2026; PIC stated cleaning scheduled 9/28/26
May 18, 2026HE_Pass6 violations
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Observed low boy unit @ chargrill with heavy condensation. Repair to ensure no condensation
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Observed hood sticker cleaned in October 2025; Informed cleaning is every 3 mths. PIC contacted company while on site - appt Wednesday May 13th
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Observed heavy grease build up on sides of cooking grills and debris on floor underneath. Thoroughly clean to remove build up and food spills
*Controlling Pests (C)
Pest service report provided 5/5/26 - noted captures in dining area. Services scheduled today 5/11/26 - instructed PIC to submit report upon completed services for review
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed food spills / dust on can goods in dry storage area; food spills on prep table with slicer; soiled bulk containers in dry storage room. Thoroughly clean all equipment stated to remove spills and dust.
*Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)
Observed heavy scorned cutting boards throughout backline. Replace all cutting boards
May 11, 2026HE_FailExt13 violations
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed rodent droppings behind equipment / prep tables and on glue boards. Reviewed pest report 4/20/26 - recommendation to increase pest services until remedied and provide reports to the health division
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed food spills / dust on can goods in dry storage area; food spills on prep table with slicer; soiled bulk containers in dry storage room. Thoroughly clean all equipment stated to remove spills and dust.
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Observed heavy grease build up on sides of cooking grills and debris on floor underneath. Thoroughly clean to remove build up and food spills
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Observed low boy unit @ chargrill with heavy condensation. Repair to ensure no condensation
**Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
Observed low temp (bar) dispensing chlorine @ 0ppm. Contact company for repairs. Use main dish machine for proper sanitization until resolved
**Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Observed shell stock tags stored incomplete without the last date sold. Ensure the last date is properly recorded on all shell stock tags and maintained for 90 days
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Provide a label for all squeeze bottles and bulk containers with the common name of food items stored inside throughout kitchen
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed soiled ice cream scoopers stored in stagnant water. Remove and ensure scoopers are maintained in well with running water or clean and dry
***(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
Observed food handlers using soiled gloves for multiple task at cooking line. Discussed with PIC to ensure food handlers are frequently handwashing and changing gloves in between task
*Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)
Observed heavy scorned cutting boards throughout backline. Replace all cutting boards
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Observed hood sticker cleaned in October 2025; Informed cleaning is every 3 mths. PIC contacted company while on site - appt Wednesday May 13th
*Controlling Pests (C)
Pest service report provided 5/5/26 - noted captures in dining area. Services scheduled today 5/11/26 - instructed PIC to submit report upon completed services for review
*Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking (C)
Ensure employees are storing all personal belongings in designated locker room and not in kitchen
May 4, 2026HE_Fail11 violations
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Observed low boy unit @ chargrill with heavy condensation. Repair to ensure no condensation
**Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
Observed low temp (bar) dispensing chlorine @ 0ppm. Contact company for repairs. Use main dish machine for proper sanitization until resolved
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed rodent droppings behind equipment / prep tables and on glue boards. Reviewed pest report 4/20/26 - recommendation to increase pest services until remedied and provide reports to the health division
***(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
Observed food handlers using soiled gloves for multiple task at cooking line. Discussed with PIC to ensure food handlers are frequently handwashing and changing gloves in between task
*Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking (C)
Ensure employees are storing all personal belongings in designated locker room and not in kitchen
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed filters on ice machine with heavy dust; food spills on can goods in dry storage area; food spills on prep table with slicer; soiled knives stored in knife rack in backline area; soiled cutting boards throughout cookline & backline; soiled bulk containers in dry storage room & cookline. Thoroughly clean all equipment indicated and maintain clean
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Observed hood sticker cleaned in October 2025; Informed cleaning is every 3 mths. PIC contacted company while on site - appt Wednesday May 13th
**Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Observed shell stock tags stored incomplete without the last date sold. Ensure the last date is properly recorded on all shell stock tags and maintained for 90 days
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Provide a label for all squeeze bottles and bulk containers with the common name of food items stored inside throughout kitchen
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed soiled ice cream scoopers stored in stagnant water. Remove and ensure scoopers are maintained in well with running water or clean and dry
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Observed heavy grease build up on sides of cooking grills. Clean to remove build up
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