Inspection record
Empire Garden
686 Washington St · Boston, MA 02111
3inspections since May 2026
27violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Jul 13, 2026HE_Pass3 violations
*Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Kitchen--Remove & dispose all the empty cardboard boxes from the interior trash storage location.
*Controlling Pests (C)
There was evidence of roach(dead insect) & rodent activity(droppings)-2nd floor storage kitchen dish room bar. Provide a detailed pest report upon re-inspection. Clean & sanitize all affected locations Upon re-inspection(7.6.26) awaiting additional pest reports for review (spoke with service tech on the phone)
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean the interior shelving units of the walkins to remove built up soils.
Jul 6, 2026HE_FailExt12 violations
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
There is a hole in the corner of the ceiling tile just past the coffee location.Repair the hole.
*Controlling Pests (C)
There was evidence of roach(dead insect) & rodent activity(droppings)-2nd floor storage kitchen dish room bar. Provide a detailed pest report upon re-inspection. Clean & sanitize all affected locations Upon re-inspection(7.6.26) awaiting additional pest reports for review (spoke with service tech on the phone)
*Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Clean the ceiling vents to remove dust buildup.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean the wall behind the mop sink & 2 bay sink to remove soils.
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Items in the walkin regrigerators & freezers were observed stored on the floors.Maintain all storage at least 6 inches off the floor. Several items missing covers & wraps.Provide covers & wraps for all stored items
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Prepped items in the walkin observed missing datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for over 24 hours
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean the interior shelving units of the walkins to remove built up soils.
*Covering Receptacles (C)
The dumpster covers were not closed units were overflowing.Maintain covers closed Discuss with trash company for the need of more frequent pickups
*Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Kitchen--Remove & dispose all the empty cardboard boxes from the interior trash storage location.
*Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Clean the floors throughout to remove soils & evidence of pest activity Clean the floors under/around the cook line to remove stagnant water & grease build up. Clean the floor under the dish machine to remove soils.
*Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Remove /replace any soiled glue boards
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Provide labels on all the bulk storage bins.
Jun 26, 2026HE_Fail12 violations
*Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Clean the ceiling vents to remove dust buildup.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
There was evidence of roach(dead insect) & rodent activity(droppings)-2nd floor storage kitchen dish room bar. Provide a detailed pest report upon re-inspection. Clean & sanitize all affected locations
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Prepped items in the walkin observed missing datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for over 24 hours
*Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Clean the floors throughout to remove soils & evidence of pest activity Clean the floors under/around the cook line to remove stagnant water & grease build up. Clean the floor under the dish machine to remove soils.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean the interiors of the fryer units to remove grease buildup. Clean the exteriors of the cook line equipment & reachin units to remove soils & debris. Clean the interior shelving units of the walkins to remove built up soils.
*Covering Receptacles (C)
The dumpster covers were not closed units were overflowing.Maintain covers closed Discuss with trash company for the need of more frequent pickups
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
There is a hole in the corner of the ceiling tile just past the coffee location.Repair the hole.
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Provide labels on all the bulk storage bins.
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Items in the walkin regrigerators & freezers were observed stored on the floors.Maintain all storage at least 6 inches off the floor. Several items missing covers & wraps.Provide covers & wraps for all stored items
*Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Clean the grounds around the trash dumpsters to remove debris & excess boxes and cardboard. Kitchen--Remove & dispose all the empty cardboard boxes from the interior trash storage location.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean the wall behind the mop sink & 2 bay sink to remove soils.
*Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Remove /replace any soiled glue boards
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