Boqueria
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
58
Score
Boqueria, located at 25 Thomson Pl in Boston, MA, had a moderate-risk inspection on March 31, 2026, with a score of 58. This inspection identified three major and five minor violations, including issues with in-use utensil storage, food storage container identification, and miscellaneous sources of contamination. Across thirteen scored inspections, Boqueria has historically been categorized as medium-risk.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
58
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
58
Aug 20, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Aug 8, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Apr 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
55
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
55
Sep 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 1, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Aug 14, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
64
Aug 9, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
64
Violations — Mar 31, 2026 Inspection
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide handles scoopers for all bulk container to for dispensing
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label all bulk containers with the common name of food items stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food prep next to open handsink and bowls stored together with food items inside reach in unit both @ cooking line. Discontinue storing bowls with food and provide a barrier at handsink to prevent contamination of food items
590.003/3-307.11-C
Time as a public health control ( pf)
Inspector notes: Observed spanish frittata of eggs / confit potatoes onions and garlic aioli held at room temperature under time/temperature control for safety per PIC without approval. Submit Standard of Operation procedures to ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV for review
590.003(D)/3-501.19-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wash/rinse gauge on high temp dish machine not operating.and soils on top. Contact company for repairs. High Temp thermometer available and testing properly
590.004/4-501.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide internal thermometers for all refrigerated units and walk in coolers.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed droppings underneath 3 compartment sink. PIC provided pest report 3/16/26. Service scheduled while on site
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soils inside ice machine; Observed soiled knives stored at cooking line and inside knife rack; Observed heavy food spills inside refrigerated drawer units @ cooking line and prep kitchen. Clean all stated equipment / utensils to remove spills and soils and maintain clean.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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