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Bootleg Special
400 TREMONT ST, ROXBURY, MA 02116
Last inspected May 20, 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 Bootleg Special, spanning February 2018 to May 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
The trend is positive: it improved from failed at the previous visit to passed now.
The most recent inspection noted 3 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
May 20, 2026
✓3 violations
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Mar 25, 2026
✕23 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Mar 23, 2026
✕22 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Oct 15, 2025
✓8 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Oct 8, 2025
✕8 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Oct 3, 2024
✓1 violation
- Intensity-Lighting (C)
Jan 3, 2024
–Dec 11, 2023
✓1 violation
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Dec 4, 2023
✕7 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Intensity-Lighting (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Nov 25, 2023
✕7 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
- Intensity-Lighting (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jan 18, 2023
–Nov 18, 2022
✓2 violations
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Nov 7, 2022
✕4 violations
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Oct 24, 2022
✕4 violations
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Jun 13, 2022
–Mar 15, 2022
–Oct 15, 2021
✓3 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Anti-Choking
Oct 7, 2021
✕3 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Anti-Choking
Dec 1, 2020
✓4 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
- Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Nov 18, 2020
✕4 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
- Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
May 29, 2019
✓6 violations
- Tags & Records
- Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
- Separation Segregation Cross Contamination
- Test Kit Provided
- Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
May 22, 2019
✕6 violations
- Tags & Records
- Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
- Separation Segregation Cross Contamination
- Test Kit Provided
- Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Mar 1, 2019
✓4 violations
- Food Protection
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- Anti-Choking
- PIC Knowledge
Feb 22, 2019
✕4 violations
- Food Protection
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- Anti-Choking
- PIC Knowledge
Feb 14, 2018
✓3 violations
- Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
- PIC Performing Duties
- Consumer Advisories
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