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GRILL 23 AND BAR
161 BERKELEY ST, BOSTON, MA 02116
Last inspected May 5, 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 GRILL 23 AND BAR, spanning October 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 20 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
May 5, 2026
✓20 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Cooling (P)
- Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (P)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (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)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)
Apr 27, 2026
✕20 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Cooling (P)
- Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (P)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (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)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)
Dec 23, 2025
✓11 violations
- (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)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers (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 Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Dec 11, 2025
✕11 violations
- (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)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers (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 Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Oct 21, 2025
✓3 violations
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Oct 15, 2025
✕3 violations
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Oct 9, 2024
✓7 violations
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
- When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)
Oct 2, 2024
✕7 violations
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
- When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)
Nov 9, 2023
✓Aug 16, 2023
✓2 violations
- Cooling (P)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Aug 9, 2023
✕2 violations
- Cooling (P)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Jan 18, 2023
–Nov 4, 2022
✓10 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
- (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Oct 26, 2022
✕10 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
- (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Aug 6, 2021
✓2 violations
- Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
May 7, 2021
✕2 violations
- Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Mar 4, 2021
✕7 violations
- Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Feb 25, 2021
–7 violations
- Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Dec 3, 2020
✓4 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Nov 21, 2020
✕4 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Oct 30, 2019
✓4 violations
- (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Oct 22, 2019
✕4 violations
- (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Oct 25, 2018
✓7 violations
- Food Container Labels
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
- Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
- Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Oct 16, 2018
✕7 violations
- Food Container Labels
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
- Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
- Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
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