Inspection record
Hobson's Bar & Kitchen
353 Cambridge St · Boston, MA 02134
3inspections since May 2026
23violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Aug 5, 2026HE_Pass6 violations
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Observed hot water tank leaking in the electrical room. Remove stagnant water and contact licensed plumber to inspect the tank- PIC stated he put in a work order for this and is waiting on parts. Provide invoice. Grease trap was repaired and a grate was inside causing it to over flow. Still observed a strong smell in the room where the sump pump and grease trap are located. Clean and sanitize to remove smell. Remove grate to help with the strong smell. Provide invoice for grease trap cleaning.
*Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Observed a broken light shield over the dishmachine. Replace light shield with shatter proof cover. Observed smoke alarm in the womans bathroom hanging down. Repair. Observed ceiling tiles missing in the hallway next to the bathroom. Replace Observed soiled walls in the hallway downstairs debris under the stairs and soiled floors under the dishmachine. PIC observed at the time of the re inspection. Clean to remove soil. PIC stated at today's re inspection the electrictian is scheduled to come today to repair.
**Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
Low temp Dishmachine in the kitchen Wash- 120F Rinse 110F. PIC contacted suburban and he was on site to repair. The probe was repaired. Tested the low temp dishmachine behind the bar and the test strips were blank. Observed chemicals. Suburban is repairing now. Ensure that the dishmachines are tested before opening.
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Provide hand signage all hand sinks in the restaurant that are missing.
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Observed trash and debris outside in the trash area. Clean to remove trash and debris. Observed old grease bin outside that is leaking. Remove if not using anymore. Clean under and around the bin.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker not stamped last inspection was stamped April. Photo taken. Contact licensed hood company and ensure the hood company is registered with City of Boston. Hood company is registered with City of Boston. They are scheuduled to come out tomorrow.
Aug 4, 2026HE_FailExt9 violations
***System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Observed hot water tank leaking in the electrical room. Remove stagnant water and contact licensed plumber to inspect the tank.
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Provide hand signage all hand sinks in the restaurant that are missing.
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
No means to dry hands behind the bar. Provide means to dry hands at all hand sinks.
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed food debris on the meat slicer. Ensure staff is breaking the slicer down clean and sanitizing to remove all food debris. Clean and sanitize to remove debris.
*Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Observed a broken light shield over the dishmachine. Replace light shield with shatter proof cover. Observed smoke alarm in the womans bathroom hanging down. Repair. Observed ceiling tiles missing in the hallway next to the bathroom. Replace Observed soiled walls in the hallway downstairs debris under the stairs and soiled floors under the dishmachine. PIC observed at the time of the re inspection. Clean to remove soil. PIC stated at today's re inspection the electrictian is scheduled to come today to repair.
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Observed hot water tank leaking in the electrical room. Remove stagnant water and contact licensed plumber to inspect the tank- PIC stated he put in a work order for this and is waiting on parts. Provide invoice. Grease trap was repaired and a grate was inside causing it to over flow. Still observed a strong smell in the room where the sump pump and grease trap are located. Clean and sanitize to remove smell. Remove grate to help with the strong smell. Provide invoice for grease trap cleaning.
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Observed trash and debris outside in the trash area. Clean to remove trash and debris. Observed old grease bin outside that is leaking. Remove if not using anymore. Clean under and around the bin.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker not stamped last inspection was stamped April. Photo taken. Contact licensed hood company and ensure the hood company is registered with City of Boston. Hood company is registered with City of Boston. They are scheuduled to come out tomorrow.
**Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
Low temp Dishmachine in the kitchen Wash- 120F Rinse 110F. PIC contacted suburban and he was on site to repair. The probe was repaired. Tested the low temp dishmachine behind the bar and the test strips were blank. Observed chemicals. Suburban is repairing now. Ensure that the dishmachines are tested before opening.
Jul 28, 2026HE_Fail8 violations
**Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
Low temp Dishmachine in the kitchen Wash- 120F Rinse 110F. PIC contacted suburban and he was on site to repair. The probe was repaired. Tested the low temp dishmachine behind the bar and the test strips were blank. Observed chemicals. Suburban is repairing now. Ensure that the dishmachines are tested before opening.
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Provide hand signage at all hand sinks and one in each bathroom.
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Observed trash and debris outside in the trash area. Clean to remove trash and debris. Observed old grease bin outside that is leaking. Remove if not using anymore. Clean under and around the bin. Observed a soiled mop sink. Clean to remove soil. Observed soda on the ground in the soda room. Clean to remove.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker not stamped last inspection was stamped April. Photo taken. Contact licensed hood company and ensure the hood company is registered with City of Boston.
***System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Observed a strong smell in the basement coming from the grease trap. Also stagnant water next to the grease trap. PIC stated that when it rains the water comes up from the ground. Please contact the grease company to remove and clean out the grease trap area. Please contact builing/plumbing to inspect and address the water on the floor. Provide proper documentation. Observed hot water tank leaking in the electrical room. Remove stagnant water and contact licensed plumber to inspect the tank.
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed food debris on the meat slicer. Ensure staff is breaking the slicer down clean and sanitizing to remove all food debris. Clean and sanitize to remove debris.
*Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Observed a light bulb over the stove out. Replace or repair. Observed a broken light shield over the dishmachine. Replace light shield with shatter proof cover. Observed smoke alarm in the womans bathroom hanging down. Repair. Observed ceiling tiles missing in the hallway next to the bathroom. Replace Observed dust on the ceiling above the cookline. Clean to remove dust.
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
No means to dry hands behind the bar. Provide means to dry hands at all hand sinks.
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