Inspection record
Empire Restaurant
1 Marina Park Dr · Boston, MA 02210
4inspections since May 2026
12violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Sep 28, 2026HE_Pass4 violations
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
The high temperature warewashing machine broke this afternoon and would not turn on; the manager states an emergency call was placed with the repair company and the three compartment sink was observed in use set up properly with quats at 400ppm. Email the repair invoice after the high temperature warewashing machine has been repaired.
*Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Provide a covered waste receptacle in the employee restroom for sanitary products.
*Thawing (C)
Observed thawed fish in ROP packaging in packaging that was still sealed; the person in charge discarded the fish and will retrain staff to cut ROP packaging when fish is thawed.
***Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)
Observed pH buffer bottles in use expired January 2026 and November 2025 staff were also observed using Poland Springs non-distilled water to make rice slurry for testing pH that per the restaurant's HACCP plan they should be using distilled water and provide non-expired pH buffers.
Sep 19, 2026HE_Fail4 violations
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
The high temperature warewashing machine broke this afternoon and would not turn on; the manager states an emergency call was placed with the repair company and the three compartment sink was observed in use set up properly with quats at 400ppm. Email the repair invoice after the high temperature warewashing machine has been repaired.
*Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Provide a covered waste receptacle in the employee restroom for sanitary products.
***Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)
Observed pH buffer bottles in use expired January 2026 and November 2025 staff were also observed using Poland Springs non-distilled water to make rice slurry for testing pH that per the restaurant's HACCP plan they should be using distilled water and provide non-expired pH buffers.
*Thawing (C)
Observed thawed fish in ROP packaging in packaging that was still sealed; the person in charge discarded the fish and will retrain staff to cut ROP packaging when fish is thawed.
Jul 24, 2026HE_Pass2 violations
**Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
Observed 2 low temp machines (bar) dispensing 0ppm chlorine at this time. Contact company for repairs
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed fly activity around pastry station inside kitchen and droppings sighted along window ledge throughout dining areas. Discussd with PIC conduct deep cleaning to ensure area is clear of spills and debris. Weekly pest report reviewed and scheduled for service
Jul 16, 2026HE_Fail2 violations
**Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
Observed 2 low temp machines (bar) dispensing 0ppm chlorine at this time. Contact company for repairs
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed fly activity around pastry station inside kitchen and droppings sighted along window ledge throughout dining areas. Discussd with PIC conduct deep cleaning to ensure area is clear of spills and debris. Weekly pest report reviewed and scheduled for service
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