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Ginger Exchange
1625 TREMONT ST, MISSION HILL, MA 02120
Last inspected Aug 17, 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 Ginger Exchange, spanning March 2023 to August 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 1 violation, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Aug 17, 2026
✓1 violation
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Jun 16, 2026
✕7 violations
- Linens and Napkins Use Limitations (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jun 9, 2026
✕7 violations
- Linens and Napkins Use Limitations (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jan 12, 2026
✓3 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Jan 8, 2026
✕3 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Dec 16, 2025
–3 violations
- Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Dec 9, 2025
–1 violation
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Dec 3, 2025
✕1 violation
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Oct 30, 2025
✕8 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jun 16, 2025
✕2 violations
- Receptacles (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
Jun 9, 2025
✕12 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Honestly Presented (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Jun 5, 2025
✕12 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Honestly Presented (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Grease Trap(C)
- Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Jun 2, 2025
✕11 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Honestly Presented (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Grease Trap(C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Mar 11, 2025
✕3 violations
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Clean Linens (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Dec 2, 2024
✕6 violations
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Restriction and Storage-Medicines ( Pf)
Aug 23, 2024
✕14 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- 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)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- 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)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Grease Trap(C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Aug 16, 2024
✕13 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- 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)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- 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)
- Grease Trap(C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Apr 25, 2024
✕8 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- 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)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Apr 17, 2024
✕8 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- 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)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Jan 3, 2024
–Jul 20, 2023
✓7 violations
- Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
- Storage of Soiled Linens (C)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)
- Outdoor Storage Surface (C)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C)
Jul 17, 2023
✕7 violations
- Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
- Storage of Soiled Linens (C)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)
- Outdoor Storage Surface (C)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C)
Jun 30, 2023
✕18 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Grease Trap(C)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Identifying Information Prominence-Original Containers (Pf)
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Apr 10, 2023
–Mar 7, 2023
✕6 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
- When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)
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