Inspection record
Reunion Bbq
439 Tremont St · Boston, MA 02116
5inspections since May 2026
25violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Jul 10, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
***Backflow Prevention (P)
6-25-2026: Upon reinspection: no air gap has been installed at the prep sink and no quote from a licensed plumber has been provided. Have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap at the prep sink.
Jul 8, 2026HE_Hearing2 violations
***Backflow Prevention (P)
6-25-2026: Upon reinspection: no air gap has been installed at the prep sink and no quote from a licensed plumber has been provided. Have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap at the prep sink.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
6-25-2026: Upon reinspection the scheduled cleaning for 6-18-2026 was not performed expired hood inspection sticker persists. Have an approved hood cleaning company perform service on the hood and provide an updated hood inspection sticker photo to damien.yee@boston.gov
Jun 25, 2026HE_Hearing4 violations
***Backflow Prevention (P)
6-25-2026: Upon reinspection: no air gap has been installed at the prep sink and no quote from a licensed plumber has been provided. Have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap at the prep sink.
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
At the side entrance where the new doors were installed there are gaps where daylight is observable when the door is shut; repair or replace the door or install a door sweep to prevent pest entry.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
6-25-2026: Upon reinspection the scheduled cleaning for 6-18-2026 was not performed expired hood inspection sticker persists. Have an approved hood cleaning company perform service on the hood and provide an updated hood inspection sticker photo to damien.yee@boston.gov
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed in-use utensils stored in 80F water observed deli containers with no handles stored in bulk food containers; in-use utensils should be stored on a clean and sanitized surface in water 135F and above or in cool running water and utensils used to scoop foods should have handles.
Jun 15, 2026HE_FailExt9 violations
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed in-use utensils stored in 80F water observed deli containers with no handles stored in bulk food containers; in-use utensils should be stored on a clean and sanitized surface in water 135F and above or in cool running water and utensils used to scoop foods should have handles.
***Backflow Prevention (P)
At the food prep sink there is no air gap with the waste pipes leading into the wall and into the basement where also no air gaps could be observed; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap at the prep sink.
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
The floors and walls of the warewashing area are heavily encrusted in soils the interiors of the deep fat fryers are heavily soiled; clean and sanitize the areas of soils.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
There are missing tiles damaged tiles and holes in ceiling tiles in the kitchen above the cook line and mop closet; repair or replace damaged tiles. The wall next to the side entrance is damaged; repair the wall. One of the baffles in the hood is not properly seated and wobbles back in forth; reseat or repair the baffle so that it sits properly in the hood system.
*Handwashing Signage (C)
At the handwashing sink behind the expo station there is no handwashing signage; provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
6-15-26 Upon reinspection person in charges states a hood cleaning company is coming on 6-18-26 to clean and provide a new sticker.
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
At the handwashing sink at the bar observed a hose attached to the faucet leading to a portable air condtioner and hoses leading from a portable air conditioner termnating into the basin of the handwashing sink preventing use of the handwashing sink for hand washing there is no other handwashing sink in the bar and employees must walk through doors into the kitchen to wash their hands; handwashing sinks should be used for hand washing only.
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
At the side entrance where the new doors were installed there are gaps where daylight is observable when the door is shut; repair or replace the door or install a door sweep to prevent pest entry.
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
No instructions to clean up a vomit and diarrhea event could be presented during the inspection; provide.
Jun 8, 2026HE_Fail9 violations
***Backflow Prevention (P)
At the food prep sink there is no air gap with the waste pipes leading into the wall and into the basement where also no air gaps could be observed; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap at the prep sink.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Yellow hood inspection sticker expired March 2026; have an approved hood cleaner perform service and provide an updated hood inspection sticker.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
There are missing tiles damaged tiles and holes in ceiling tiles in the kitchen above the cook line and mop closet; repair or replace damaged tiles. The wall next to the side entrance is damaged; repair the wall. One of the baffles in the hood is not properly seated and wobbles back in forth; reseat or repair the baffle so that it sits properly in the hood system.
*Handwashing Signage (C)
At the handwashing sink behind the expo station there is no handwashing signage; provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
At the side entrance where the new doors were installed there are gaps where daylight is observable when the door is shut; repair or replace the door or install a door sweep to prevent pest entry.
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
At the handwashing sink at the bar observed a hose attached to the faucet leading to a portable air condtioner and hoses leading from a portable air conditioner termnating into the basin of the handwashing sink preventing use of the handwashing sink for hand washing there is no other handwashing sink in the bar and employees must walk through doors into the kitchen to wash their hands; handwashing sinks should be used for hand washing only.
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
No instructions to clean up a vomit and diarrhea event could be presented during the inspection; provide.
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed in-use utensils stored in 80F water observed deli containers with no handles stored in bulk food containers; in-use utensils should be stored on a clean and sanitized surface in water 135F and above or in cool running water and utensils used to scoop foods should have handles.
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
The floors and walls of the warewashing area are heavily encrusted in soils the interiors of the deep fat fryers are heavily soiled; clean and sanitize the areas of soils.
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