Inspection record
Pier 6 Restaurant
1 Eighth St · Boston, MA 02129
4inspections since May 2026
40violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Jul 29, 2026HE_Pass0 violations
No violations recorded on this inspection.
Jul 14, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Per PIC fruits & vegetable gets washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost of install of a food prep sink. Plumbers report was provided to be reviewed by ISD Health Division (7.13.26) *** If a food prep sink is installed prior to compliance inspection A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
Jul 13, 2026HE_FailExt20 violations
**Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
PIC unable to provide sanitzer non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink on site. Provide
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Cutting boards observed heavily scored. Resurface/ replace
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide chlorine santizer test strips for multiple low temp dishwasher on site. Provide & maintain accessible. Inspector test strip was used to record the ph reading
*Drain boards (C)
3 bay sink on site observed missing drain boards. Provide
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Raw oysters 43F-50F stored in walk in and 2 door unit. (voluntarily discard/ denature with bleach ) Observed raw oysters delivered within 20 minutes stored inside the 3 bay sink (room temp). Discussed cold holding temperature with PIC and the importance of keeping TCS foods at 41F below (cos)
*Thawing (C)
Observed bags of lobster meat & raw shrimp thawing in stagnant water. Discontinue (cos)
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed food dispensing utensils at the cookline stored in room temperature stagnat water 75F. Discontinue
**Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Shell tags for oysters observed not kept in chronological order. PIC unable to provide shelltags for oysters delivered on 6.20.26
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on violations 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.
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
PIC unable to provide vomit & diarrheal clean up kit & procedure. Provide Inspector will provide procedure to the operator.
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior ice machine observed soiled by black substance interior of 2 door upright refrigeration unit observed soiled by visible food spills. Clean to remove
*Service Sink (C)
Facilty observed without a service/mop sink. Provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost of install of a service sink. *** If a service sink is installed prior to compliance inspection A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Per PIC fruits & vegetable gets washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost of install of a food prep sink. Plumbers report was provided to be reviewed by ISD Health Division (7.13.26) *** If a food prep sink is installed prior to compliance inspection A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Bar main hansink observed blocked by strainer. Discontinue . Maintain accessible at all time for handwashing only & to prevent contamination by hands
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Per PIC fruits & vegetable gets washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost of install of a food prep sink. *** If a food prep sink is installed prior to compliance inspection A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Mop bucket/ mop/ broom / dust pan observed stored in kitchen area. Discontinue Stored as discussed during the inspection
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Kitchen main handwsink and bar handsink observed without soap . Provide & maintain . PIC to monitor handwashing
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Several handwashing sink observed missing employee must wash hands/ handwashing only. Provide to encourage handwashing
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Multiple ceiling tiles observed missing in 2 different areas of the establishment (warewashing/ small kitchen) Provide repair.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker observed expired July 1st 2026/ both cookline. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaning company
Jul 6, 2026HE_Fail19 violations
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Several handwashing sink observed missing employee must wash hands/ handwashing only. Provide to encourage handwashing
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Multiple ceiling tiles observed missing in 2 different areas of the establishment (warewashing/ small kitchen) Provide repair.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker observed expired July 1st 2026/ both cookline. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaning company
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Per PIC fruits & vegetable gets washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost of install of a food prep sink. *** If a food prep sink is installed prior to compliance inspection A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Bar main hansink observed blocked by strainer. Discontinue . Maintain accessible at all time for handwashing only & to prevent contamination by hands
*Service Sink (C)
Facilty observed without a service/mop sink. Provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost of install of a service sink. *** If a service sink is installed prior to compliance inspection A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior ice machine observed soiled by black substance interior of 2 door upright refrigeration unit observed soiled by visible food spills. Clean to remove
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Cutting boards observed heavily scored. Resurface/ replace
**Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
PIC unable to provide sanitzer non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink on site. Provide
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide chlorine santizer test strips for multiple low temp dishwasher on site. Provide & maintain accessible. Inspector test strip was used to record the ph reading
*Drain boards (C)
3 bay sink on site observed missing drain boards. Provide
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Raw oysters 43F-50F stored in walk in and 2 door unit. (voluntarily discard/ denature with bleach ) Observed raw oysters delivered within 20 minutes stored inside the 3 bay sink (room temp). Discussed cold holding temperature with PIC and the importance of keeping TCS foods at 41F below (cos)
*Thawing (C)
Observed bags of lobster meat & raw shrimp thawing in stagnant water. Discontinue (cos)
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed food dispensing utensils at the cookline stored in room temperature stagnat water 75F. Discontinue
**Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Shell tags for oysters observed not kept in chronological order. PIC unable to provide shelltags for oysters delivered on 6.20.26
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on violations 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.
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
PIC unable to provide vomit & diarrheal clean up kit & procedure. Provide Inspector will provide procedure to the operator.
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Mop bucket/ mop/ broom / dust pan observed stored in kitchen area. Discontinue Stored as discussed during the inspection
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Kitchen main handwsink and bar handsink observed without soap . Provide & maintain . PIC to monitor handwashing
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