Inspection record
The Playwright
654 E Broadway · Boston, MA 02127
3inspections since May 2026
9violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Oct 31, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed heavy mold-like substances inside both ice machine chutes. Thoroughly clean with frequency to remove all mold-like substances inside ice machines (uncorrected 10/29/26)
Oct 29, 2026HE_Hearing4 violations
*Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Observed trash / debris on ground at trash area and heavy grease build up on grease barrel. Thoroughly clean to remove grease build up and trash
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed heavy mold-like substances inside both ice machine chutes. Thoroughly clean with frequency to remove all mold-like substances inside ice machines (uncorrected 10/29/26)
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Provide internal thermometers for all refrigerated units / pull out drawer units and walk in coolers
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Vacuum sealing raw fish (salmon / haddock) on site without approved HACCP / SOP plans. Discussed the potential risk of botulism with this specialized process and the thawing process for fish. Instructed PIC to discontinue process and remove all related equipment (bags / device) and follow cold holding procedures by maintaining products @ 41F or below. ***Prior to proceeding please note application must be submitted to ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV for review and approvals***
Oct 22, 2026HE_Fail4 violations
*Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Observed trash / debris on ground at trash area and heavy grease build up on grease barrel. Thoroughly clean to remove grease build up and trash
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed heavy mold-like substances inside both ice machine chutes and heavy flour spills on bulk containers. Thoroughly clean with frequency to remove all mold-like substances inside ice machines and clean bulk containers
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Provide internal thermometers for all refrigerated units / pull out drawer units and walk in coolers
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Vacuum sealing raw fish (salmon / haddock) on site without approved HACCP / SOP plans. Discussed the potential risk of botulism with this specialized process and the thawing process for fish. Instructed PIC to discontinue process and remove all related equipment (bags / device) and follow cold holding procedures by maintaining products @ 41F or below. ***Prior to proceeding please note application must be submitted to ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV for review and approvals***
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