Inspection record
Soup Shack
779 Centre St · Boston, MA 02130
3inspections since May 2026
9violations recorded
HE_FailExtlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Oct 28, 2026HE_FailExt3 violations
*Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
Light bulb in the basement storage area with no shield. Provide.
*Controlling Pests (C)
At the time of the re-inspection there was still evidence of fruit fly activity noted near the mop sink and grease trap area's. Up to date pest control report was provided at the time of the re-inspection.
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Large industrial fan observed being stored directly on top of bags of onions. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being stored in a clean and prtocted manner.
Oct 15, 2026HE_Fail2 violations
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Large industrial fan observed being stored directly on top of bags of onions. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being stored in a clean and prtocted manner.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the basement storage area where the mop sink is located. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
May 14, 2026HE_Pass4 violations
**Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent contamination from hands.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Lower shelf of the flip top cooler with excess moisture. Clean to remove. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the visit. Interior of 2 single door Avantco basement freezers visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Fresh baby sprout inside of the flip top cooler with an elevated temperature of 49F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All other foods isnide of the unit were at below 41F.
*Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
Plastic container with vegetables observed being stored in the hand sink on the first floor. Discontinue and ensure food is beuing stored in a clean and protected manner.
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