Inspection record
Grill 23 and Bar
161 Berkeley St · Boston, MA 02116
1inspection since May 2026
20violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
May 5, 2026HE_Pass20 violations
*Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)
Wash gauge on high temp dishwasher upstairs observed not operating. Repair
*When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)
Establishment pickles onion/ fennel . Date marking on fennel 4.12.26. Discontinue contact ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
***Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
Half gallon of fat free milk stored in line observed expired 4.20.26. Product was voluntraily discard by PIC. (Cos)
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Multiple food storage containers observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Portioned cups observed stored inside foods and used as food dispensing utensils. Discontinue and use utensils with handles to prevent contaminations by hands.
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Observed staff peeling potatoes prior to being washed. Discontinue wash before peeling Per PIC asparagus gets delivered pre washed. PIC unable to verify if the asparagus are pre washed . Provide info
***Cooling (P)
Cooked lobster 54F cooked shrimp 48F stored in 2 door cold unit. Both product was removed and placed in walk in cooler to cool down to 41F below before serving.
***Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (P)
Facility ROP meat/ bacon. Discontinue and contact ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV to submit HACCP.
*Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood filter & attachments at the mash potato area observed soiled with dust build up. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires May 3rd 2026
*Controlling Pests (C)
Mice activity observed downstairs storage room near the liquor room. Clean to remove PIC to provide current IPM report from a licensed exterminator report to: inca.prince@boston.gov
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Observed several holes in the basement area. Seal all voids to prevent pest/rodent entry
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Several cold unit/walkin noted without a conspiciuous thermometer. Provide & maintain visible
*Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)
Multiple dishwasher observed missing data plate operation. Provide
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Walking freexer observed with excess ice build up in the motor fan area condensation. Repair to fidn
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Several cutting boards observed stained and heavily scored. Repalce/resurface.
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior of low temp dishwasher high temp dishwasher curtains interior of ice machine exterior of multiple bulk bins interior of pastry freezer reach in and 2 door unit observed visible soiled. Clean & sanitize to remove
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Multiple handwashing sinks observed blocked/ clutter by different items at different areas. Raw oyster bar handsink observed without access due to clutter. Declutter. Keep accessible at all time for handwashign only to prevent contamiantions by hands. PIC to monitor handwashing
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Dry storage room floor observed in need of cleaning due to visible loose debris pump room observed oderous (sewage smell) . Clean to remove Stagnant water observed in the storage room next to liquour room. Clean to remove
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Prep station downstairs handsink and restroom on main floor observed without employee must wash hands signage. Provide
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