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ETHEL & ANDY'S SUB SHOP

134 K ST, SOUTH BOSTON, MA 02127

Last inspected Apr 14, 2026

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

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Inspection history

  1. Apr 14, 2026

    ✓

  2. Aug 25, 2025

    ✓
    2 violations
    • Food Labels (C)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

  3. Aug 18, 2025

    ✕
    2 violations
    • Food Labels (C)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

  4. Mar 5, 2025

    ✓
    2 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

  5. Feb 26, 2025

    ✕
    2 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

  6. Nov 26, 2024

    ✓
    8 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices Food-Accuracy (Pf)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

  7. Nov 19, 2024

    ✕
    8 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices Food-Accuracy (Pf)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

  8. May 31, 2024

    ✓
    3 violations
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Controlling Pests (C)
    • Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

  9. May 24, 2024

    ✕
    3 violations
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Controlling Pests (C)
    • Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

  10. Jan 3, 2024

    –

  11. May 5, 2023

    ✓
    2 violations
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Living or Sleeping Quarters Separation (C)

  12. Jan 18, 2023

    –

  13. Nov 28, 2022

    ✓
    4 violations
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Food Labels (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)

  14. Nov 21, 2022

    ✕
    4 violations
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Food Labels (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)

  15. Mar 15, 2022

    –

  16. Feb 23, 2022

    ✓
    11 violations
    • When to Wash (P)
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
    • (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Food Labels (Pf)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

  17. Feb 16, 2022

    ✕
    11 violations
    • When to Wash (P)
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
    • (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Food Labels (Pf)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

  18. Aug 24, 2021

    ✓
    9 violations
    • Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

  19. Aug 9, 2021

    ✕
    9 violations
    • Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

  20. Feb 12, 2021

    ✓
    10 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Sponges Use Limitation (C)
    • Wood Use Limitation (C)
    • CIP Equipment (C)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
    • Grease Trap(C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

  21. Feb 5, 2021

    ✕
    10 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Sponges Use Limitation (C)
    • Wood Use Limitation (C)
    • CIP Equipment (C)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
    • Grease Trap(C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

  22. Aug 24, 2020

    ✓
    8 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Service Sink (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

  23. Aug 6, 2020

    ✕
    7 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Service Sink (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

  24. Oct 11, 2019

    ✓
    10 violations
    • Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Food Labels (Pf)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

  25. Oct 4, 2019

    ✕
    10 violations
    • Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Food Labels (Pf)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

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