Bar Volpe
170 W BROADWAY, SOUTH BOSTON, MA 02127
Last inspected May 1, 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 20 inspections on record for Bar Volpe, spanning September 2021 to May 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
It has held passed across its last two inspections.
No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
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Inspection history
May 1, 2026
✓Nov 20, 2025
✓1 violation
- Backflow Prevention (P)
Oct 21, 2025
✕6 violations
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Oct 14, 2025
✕6 violations
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Dec 19, 2024
✓2 violations
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Dec 12, 2024
✕2 violations
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Sep 6, 2024
✓3 violations
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Aug 30, 2024
✕3 violations
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Jan 3, 2024
–Sep 19, 2023
✓2 violations
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Sep 12, 2023
✕2 violations
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Feb 10, 2023
✓1 violation
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Feb 5, 2023
✕4 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Jan 18, 2023
–Jan 12, 2023
✓2 violations
- Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Nov 17, 2022
✕6 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Variance Requirement (Pf)
- Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (P)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (P)
- Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Nov 9, 2022
✕8 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Variance Requirement (Pf)
- Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (P)
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (P)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Nov 3, 2022
✕3 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Jun 13, 2022
–Sep 28, 2021
✓
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