Inspection record
Lobstah on A Roll
254 Newbury St · Boston, MA 02116
4inspections since May 2026
12violations recorded
HE_FailExtlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Oct 15, 2026HE_FailExt1 violation
***Backflow Prevention (P)
10-15-2026: Upon reinspection a licensed plumber has done work at the prep sink and installed new hardware. A City Plumbing Inspector inspection is awaiting scheduling. Provide the permit number from the City Plumbing Inspector as soon as possible.
Oct 5, 2026HE_FailExt1 violation
***Backflow Prevention (P)
9/28/26 Upon reinspection work has been done at the prep sink with an indirect connection observed but a permit from a City Plumbing Inspector has not been provided yet; provide the permit number from a City Plumbing Inspector upon receipt.
Sep 28, 2026HE_FailExt5 violations
***Backflow Prevention (P)
9/28/26 Upon reinspection work has been done at the prep sink with an indirect connection observed but a permit from a City Plumbing Inspector has not been provided yet; provide the permit number from a City Plumbing Inspector upon receipt.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
One of the steps in the interior vestibule is damaged or missing a metal tread; repair or replace the missing material on the stair.
*Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Observed opened foods stored in the standing white cooler without coverings; cover opened foods to prevent possible contamination of foods.
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
The outer front door and the inner vestibule door were observed propped open during the inspection; keep outer doors closed to prevent pest entry.
*Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
Observed an employee eating food using a chest freezer as a table in the kitchen; designate a space not in food prep or warewashing areas for employees to eat or drink.
Sep 21, 2026HE_Fail5 violations
*Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
Observed an employee eating food using a chest freezer as a table in the kitchen; designate a space not in food prep or warewashing areas for employees to eat or drink.
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
The outer front door and the inner vestibule door were observed propped open during the inspection; keep outer doors closed to prevent pest entry.
*Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Observed opened foods stored in the standing white cooler without coverings; cover opened foods to prevent possible contamination of foods.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
One of the steps in the interior vestibule is damaged or missing a metal tread; repair or replace the missing material on the stair.
***Backflow Prevention (P)
At the dedicated food prep sink in the kitchen observed a direct connection to the waste water system; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits at 1010 Mass Ave and install an air gap or indirect connection to the waste water system.
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