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Back Bay Social Club

867 BOYLSTON ST, BOSTON, MA 02116

Last inspected Feb 2, 2026

Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources

Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.

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The record, in plain English

CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for Back Bay Social Club, spanning June 2018 to February 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.

The most recent inspection noted 2 violations, none of them critical.

Every sentence above is computed directly from the official record — CleanPlate adds no opinions. How our grading works →

Inspection history

  1. Feb 2, 2026

    ✓
    2 violations
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
  2. Feb 1, 2026

    –
    2 violations
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
  3. Dec 29, 2025

    ✓
    3 violations
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
  4. Dec 22, 2025

    –
    6 violations
    • Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Anti-Choking
  5. Dec 19, 2025

    ✕
    4 violations
    • Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Anti-Choking
  6. Jul 29, 2025

    ✓
    5 violations
    • (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
  7. Jul 22, 2025

    ✕
    5 violations
    • (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
  8. Nov 4, 2024

    ✓
    9 violations
    • Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Backflow Prevention (P)
    • Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C)
    • Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
    • Cleaning Receptacles (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
    • Anti-Choking
  9. Oct 31, 2024

    –
  10. Oct 25, 2024

    ✕
    9 violations
    • Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Backflow Prevention (P)
    • Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C)
    • Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
    • Cleaning Receptacles (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
    • Anti-Choking
  11. Jan 3, 2024

    –
  12. Feb 17, 2023

    ✓
    3 violations
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  13. Feb 6, 2023

    ✕
    3 violations
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  14. Jan 18, 2023

    –
  15. Aug 5, 2022

    ✓
    6 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  16. Jul 29, 2022

    ✕
    6 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  17. Mar 15, 2022

    –
  18. Jan 6, 2022

    ✓
    9 violations
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)
    • Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    • (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
    • Outside Storage Prohibitions (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  19. Dec 21, 2021

    ✕
    9 violations
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)
    • Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    • (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
    • Outside Storage Prohibitions (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  20. Feb 21, 2020

    ✓
    10 violations
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
    • (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  21. Feb 12, 2020

    ✕
    10 violations
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
    • (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  22. May 21, 2019

    ✓
    9 violations
    • Food Container Labels
    • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    • Equipment Thermometers
    • Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    • Installed and Maintained
    • Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
    • Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    • Premises Maintained
  23. May 14, 2019

    ✕
    9 violations
    • Food Container Labels
    • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    • Equipment Thermometers
    • Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    • Installed and Maintained
    • Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
    • Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    • Premises Maintained
  24. Jun 29, 2018

    ✓
    4 violations
    • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    • Equipment Thermometers
    • Installed and Maintained
    • Insects Rodents Animals
  25. Jun 20, 2018

    ✕
    4 violations
    • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    • Equipment Thermometers
    • Installed and Maintained
    • Insects Rodents Animals

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