Inspection record
North End Lobster Co.
206 Hanover St · Boston, MA 02113
2inspections since May 2026
47violations recorded
HE_FailExtlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Oct 26, 2026HE_FailExt24 violations
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Multiple cold holding unit observed without a visible thermometer. Provide & keep visible
*When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)
Observed pickled onion stored in the upright refrigeration unit. PIC unable to provide information regarding the process.
**Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Chemical spray bottle observed without label. Provide.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker observed expired 12.25.25. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaner. Scheduled to be cleaned on 11.12.26
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Observed ceiling tile missing above kitchen shelvings. Provide
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Downstairs & restroom handwashing sink observed missing hanwashing signage. Provide
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Warewashing handwashing sink observed missing paper towls. Provide
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Handwashing sink in the warewashing area observed missing hand cleanser. Provide
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Floor in the bar area observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove Observed stagnant water downstairs warewashing area near the upright unit/ chest freezer. Clean to remove
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Handwashing sink downstairs and kitchen area observed blocked by trash can and others articles. Remote & maintain accessible at all time to encourage handwashing by staff. Kitchen handsink observed with pvc pipping dispensing inside. Remove
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide sanitzer test strips for the 3 bay sink quats solution. Provide & train staff
**Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
PIC unable to provide irreverssible thermometer for bar high temp dishwasher. Provide & keep accessible
**Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide metal probe food thermometer. Provide & keep accessible
*Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood filters/vent and attachment observed with soiled build up. Clean to remove
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Several containers of different foods stored in different cold holding observed missing date marking. Provide made/discard date prior to storing
***Cooling (P)
Cooked shrimp 47F lobster meat 47F coleslaw 48f stored in the upright cold unit. Per PIC foods were cooke earlier in the day. Reviewed cooling parameters with PIC (cos)
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Observed barrier missing between kitchen handwashing sink and knife holder. Provide
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Kitchen handsink observed with pvc pipping dispensing inside. Remove Plumber was contacted. In process
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Condiment containers observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
**Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Container holding raw oysters observed missing tag/ shell tags observed missing last sold date. Discussed at the time of inspection
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Violation noted on the inspection report. Establishment must designate a knowledgeable PIC and be present to oversee day to day operations to ensure the food establishment is operating in compliance with the food code at all hours of operation
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
PIC unable to provide Servsafe Certificate. Post current Servsafe Certificate
**(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
At the time of inspection staff unable to answer question pretaining to food safety. PIC to train staff on managerial controls .
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
PIC unable to provide procedure & kit for V&D clean up . Provide & maintain accessible Inspector will provide procedure to the operator via email.
Oct 15, 2026HE_Fail23 violations
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
PIC unable to provide procedure & kit for V&D clean up . Provide & maintain accessible Inspector will provide procedure to the operator via email.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker observed expired 12.25.25. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaner.
*When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)
Observed pickled onion stored in the upright refrigeration unit. PIC unable to provide information regarding the process.
**Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Chemical spray bottle observed without label. Provide.
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Warewashing handwashing sink observed missing paper towls. Provide
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Handwashing sink in the warewashing area observed missing hand cleanser. Provide
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Condiment containers observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Floor in the bar area observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove Observed stagnant water downstairs warewashing area near the upright unit/ chest freezer. Clean to remove
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Handwashing sink downstairs and kitchen area observed blocked by trash can and others articles. Remote & maintain accessible at all time to encourage handwashing by staff. Kitchen handsink observed with pvc pipping dispensing inside. Remove
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide sanitzer test strips for the 3 bay sink quats solution. Provide & train staff
**Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
PIC unable to provide irreverssible thermometer for bar high temp dishwasher. Provide & keep accessible
**Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide metal probe food thermometer. Provide & keep accessible
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Multiple cold holding unit observed without a visible thermometer. Provide & keep visible
*Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood filters/vent and attachment observed with soiled build up. Clean to remove
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Several containers of different foods stored in different cold holding observed missing date marking. Provide made/discard date prior to storing
**Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Container holding raw oysters observed missing tag/ shell tags observed missing last sold date. Discussed at the time of inspection
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Violation noted on the inspection report. Establishment must designate a knowledgeable PIC and be present to oversee day to day operations to ensure the food establishment is operating in compliance with the food code at all hours of operation
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
PIC unable to provide Servsafe Certificate. Post current Servsafe Certificate
**(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
At the time of inspection staff unable to answer question pretaining to food safety. PIC to train staff on managerial controls .
***Cooling (P)
Cooked shrimp 47F lobster meat 47F coleslaw 48f stored in the upright cold unit. Per PIC foods were cooke earlier in the day. Reviewed cooling parameters with PIC (cos)
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Observed barrier missing between kitchen handwashing sink and knife holder. Provide
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Observed ceiling tile missing above kitchen shelvings. Provide
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Downstairs & restroom handwashing sink observed missing hanwashing 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