Inspection record
The Quin
217 Commonwealth Av · Boston, MA 02116
2inspections since May 2026
14violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Oct 7, 2026HE_Pass7 violations
**Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Flip top (Cafe Q) needs repair. Food itmes out of temp. Artichoke- 56F Ham- 55F. Staff member removed foods and placed into refrigeration unit. Chef called repair person at the time of the inspection. Discontinue using the flip top until unit has been repaired.
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Cafe Q and Luna Sol menu's No indicators next to Caesar Salad and Ceviche. Provide reminder/disclosure for consumer advisory on all menus.
*Preset Tableware (C)
Observed utensils on the tables (Cafe Q). Provide proper storage of the utensils.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Observed worn grout lines (Cafe Q) warewash area and Pantry (Bondo)kitchen area. Regrout to prevent water/food debris from accumulating and stagnating.
*(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
Observed glasses being stored upright (Scottie's) Glasses must be properly stored in an inverted position to prevent contamination.
*Handwashing Signage (C)
No hand wash signage at the hand sinks. Provide hand wash signage. No means to dry hands at the bar hand sink (CafeQ)
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Observed scored and worn cutting boards ( Cafe Q & Luna Sol- Pastry) . Replace
Sep 30, 2026HE_Fail7 violations
*(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
Observed glasses being stored upright (Scottie's) Glasses must be properly stored in an inverted position to prevent contamination.
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Cafe Q and Luna Sol menu's No indicators next to Caesar Salad and Ceviche. Provide reminder/disclosure for consumer advisory on all menus.
**Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Flip top (Cafe Q) needs repair. Food itmes out of temp. Artichoke- 56F Ham- 55F. Staff member removed foods and placed into refrigeration unit. Chef called repair person at the time of the inspection. Discontinue using the flip top until unit has been repaired.
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Observed scored and worn cutting boards ( Cafe Q & Luna Sol- Pastry) . Replace
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Observed worn grout lines (Cafe Q) warewash area and Pantry (Bondo)kitchen area. Regrout to prevent water/food debris from accumulating and stagnating.
*Handwashing Signage (C)
No hand wash signage at the hand sinks. Provide hand wash signage. No means to dry hands at the bar hand sink (CafeQ)
*Preset Tableware (C)
Observed utensils on the tables (Cafe Q). Provide proper storage of the utensils.
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