Inspection record
Hobgoblin
48 Temple Pl · Boston, MA 02111
4inspections since May 2026
21violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Sep 10, 2026HE_Pass2 violations
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
The floor behind the upper bar was observed damaged & missing tiles.Repair The ceiling above the kitchen dish machine is damaged .Provide repairs
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Provide an air gap at the prep sink.
Jul 28, 2026HE_FailExt3 violations
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Provide an air gap at the prep sink.
*Controlling Pests (C)
There was evidence of roach & fruit fly activity observed(dead insects). Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. Increase service for preventive measures Upon re-inspection pest report stating activity PIC instructed to provide additional pest reports for review
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
The floor behind the upper bar was observed damaged & missing tiles.Repair The ceiling above the kitchen dish machine is damaged .Provide repairs
Jul 21, 2026HE_FailExt8 violations
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean the interiors of the reachin units to remove soils. Repair gaskets as needed Clean the surfaces at the bars to remove sticky residue & evidence of fruit fly activity.
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Provide a vomit/diarrhea cleanup kit on site. (procedures to be emailed to the PIC)
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Low temp bar dish machine #2 is not reading chlorine.Repair Maintain chlorine 50PPM Machine #1 will be used
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Provide an air gap at the prep sink.
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
The floor behind the upper bar was observed damaged & missing tiles.Repair The ceiling above the kitchen dish machine is damaged .Provide repairs
**Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Properly label all chemical spray bottles.
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Secure all CO2 tanks
*Controlling Pests (C)
There was evidence of roach & fruit fly activity observed(dead insects). Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. Increase service for preventive measures Upon re-inspection pest report stating activity PIC instructed to provide additional pest reports for review
Jul 14, 2026HE_Fail8 violations
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Provide an air gap at the prep sink.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
There was evidence of roach & fruit fly activity observed(dead insects). Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. Increase service for preventive measures
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
The floor behind the upper bar was observed damaged & missing tiles.Repair The ceiling above the kitchen dish machine is damaged .Provide repairs
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Provide a vomit/diarrhea cleanup kit on site. (procedures to be emailed to the PIC)
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Low temp bar dish machine #2 is not reading chlorine.Repair Maintain chlorine 50PPM Machine #1 will be used
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean the interiors of the reachin units to remove soils. Repair gaskets as needed Clean the surfaces at the bars to remove sticky residue & evidence of fruit fly activity.
**Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Properly label all chemical spray bottles.
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Secure all CO2 tanks
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