Inspection record
The Bbq Joint
888a Morton St · Boston, MA 02126
5inspections since May 2026
18violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out
Inspection history
Oct 19, 2026HE_Pass4 violations
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Remove cooking bowls pans utensils from above cooking equipment and provide proper storage inverted at designated area.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of mice dropping at rear on floor near boiler clean and sanitize and provide a current pest control report.
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Observed a BBQ Griller with smoke on the outdoors discontinue the of out door equipment with approval of the health department fire department and building department. Observed alto sham ovens outside of exhausthood at the rear cooking area.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean floor below cooking line and prep area to remove visible soil.
Oct 13, 2026HE_Fail4 violations
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Observed a BBQ Griller with smoke on the outdoors discontinue the of out door equipment with approval of the health department fire department and building department. Observed alto sham ovens outside of exhausthood at the rear cooking area.
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Remove cooking bowls pans utensils from above cooking equipment and provide proper storage inverted at designated area.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean floor below cooking line and prep area to remove visible soil.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of mice dropping at rear on floor near boiler clean and sanitize and provide a current pest control report.
Jul 30, 2026HE_Pass5 violations
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Observed soiled equipment and scrubbing pads inside of the handsink. PIC removed. Retrain staff to properly utilize the handsink.
*Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Handsink observed with heavy food soils. Clean to remove
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Observed products stored on the floor. All dry goods and bottled products should be elevated properly.
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Observed the metal frying bins stored outside with a mop inside of it. Remove and discard. Cooking equipment should not be utilized for improper use
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Observed heavy debris in the rear storage room and the exterior around grease trap and grill. Remove all empty containers and unused equipment.
Jul 23, 2026HE_Fail5 violations
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Observed heavy debris in the rear storage room and the exterior around grease trap and grill. Remove all empty containers and unused equipment.
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Observed the metal frying bins stored outside with a mop inside of it. Remove and discard. Cooking equipment should not be utilized for improper use
*Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Handsink observed with heavy food soils. Clean to remove
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Observed products stored on the floor. All dry goods and bottled products should be elevated properly.
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Observed soiled equipment and scrubbing pads inside of the handsink. PIC removed. Retrain staff to properly utilize the handsink.
May 13, 2026HE_Pass0 violations
No violations recorded on this inspection.
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