City Bar/M. J. O'Connor's
425 SUMMER ST, BOSTON, MA 02210
Last inspected Nov 3, 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 City Bar/M. J. O'Connor's, spanning August 2017 to November 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 6 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Nov 3, 2026
✓6 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Thawing (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Oct 27, 2026
✕6 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Thawing (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Jul 21, 2026
✓4 violations
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Jul 14, 2026
✕4 violations
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Feb 6, 2026
✓2 violations
- Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Jan 30, 2026
✕8 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jan 21, 2026
✕6 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Sep 10, 2025
✓3 violations
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Sep 3, 2025
✕3 violations
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Aug 26, 2025
✕3 violations
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Mar 24, 2025
✓2 violations
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)
Nov 13, 2024
✓4 violations
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
Nov 6, 2024
✕4 violations
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
Jun 24, 2024
✓1 violation
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Jun 14, 2024
✕1 violation
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Jan 3, 2024
–Jan 18, 2023
–Dec 19, 2022
✓4 violations
- Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
Dec 7, 2022
✕4 violations
- Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Aug 12, 2021
✓Nov 23, 2020
–Dec 5, 2019
✓Jun 8, 2018
✓1 violation
- Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
Aug 14, 2017
✓1 violation
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
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