Inspection record
Russ & Mimi's
16 Birch St · Boston, MA 02131
4inspections since May 2026
21violations recorded
HE_FailExtlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out
Inspection history
Sep 15, 2026HE_FailExt2 violations
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
The handle for the handwashing sink on the first floor is missing or damaged; repair or replace. The handwashing sink is usuable.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
In the large basement area where food prep was observed during the inspection there are exposed utility pipes; enclose the pipes or provide a ceiling above the food prep area below the utility pipes to prevent possible contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
Aug 18, 2026HE_FailExt3 violations
**Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
In the large basement room I observed food prep happening but there is no handwashing sink in the room the closest handwashing sink is up stairs and through two doors; provide a hard plumbed handwashing sink in the large basement room.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
The handle for the handwashing sink on the first floor is missing or damaged; repair or replace. The handwashing sink is usuable.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
In the large basement area where food prep was observed during the inspection there are exposed utility pipes; enclose the pipes or provide a ceiling above the food prep area below the utility pipes to prevent possible contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
Aug 10, 2026HE_FailExt8 violations
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Observed black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine; clean and sanitize.
*Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Observed at least two food handlers preparing and handling foods without hair restraints; provide hair restraints for food handlers.
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
The posted Allergen Awareness certificate expired in June of 2025; have at least one person on staff go through an Allergen Awareness training from an accredited vendor and post the updated Allergen Awareness certificate.
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
On the printed menus there are food items that can be served undercooked per discussion with the person in charge. There is no consumer advisory warning or reminder on the menus. Provide the consumer advisory warning and reminder with an * on food menu items that can be served raw or undercooked on all printed and online menus.
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
The location uses chlorine for sanitizer at the three compartment sink and in spray bottles but could not provide the correct testing device; provide testing devices for chemical sanitizer solutions used on premise.
**Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
In the large basement room I observed food prep happening but there is no handwashing sink in the room the closest handwashing sink is up stairs and through two doors; provide a hard plumbed handwashing sink in the large basement room.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
In the large basement area where food prep was observed during the inspection there are exposed utility pipes; enclose the pipes or provide a ceiling above the food prep area below the utility pipes to prevent possible contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
The handle for the handwashing sink on the first floor is missing or damaged; repair or replace.
Aug 3, 2026HE_Fail8 violations
*Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
In the large basement area where food prep was observed during the inspection there are exposed utility pipes; enclose the pipes or provide a ceiling above the food prep area below the utility pipes to prevent possible contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
*Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Observed at least two food handlers preparing and handling foods without hair restraints; provide hair restraints for food handlers.
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
The posted Allergen Awareness certificate expired in June of 2025; have at least one person on staff go through an Allergen Awareness training from an accredited vendor and post the updated Allergen Awareness certificate.
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
On the printed menus there are food items that can be served undercooked per discussion with the person in charge. There is no consumer advisory warning or reminder on the menus. Provide the consumer advisory warning and reminder with an * on food menu items that can be served raw or undercooked on all printed and online menus.
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
The location uses chlorine for sanitizer at the three compartment sink and in spray bottles but could not provide the correct testing device; provide testing devices for chemical sanitizer solutions used on premise.
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Observed black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine; clean and sanitize.
**Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
In the large basement room I observed food prep happening but there is no handwashing sink in the room the closest handwashing sink is up stairs and through two doors; provide a hard plumbed handwashing sink in the large basement room.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
The handle for the handwashing sink on the first floor is missing or damaged; repair or replace.
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