HENNESSY'S OF BOSTON

25 UNION ST, BOSTON, MA 02108

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026

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Inspection history

Jul 23, 2026
✕
10 violations
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Jul 16, 2026
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15 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)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Jul 8, 2026
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34 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- Assignment (Pf)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Records Creation & Retention (Pf)
- Reheating for Hot Holding (P)
- Thawing (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Jul 2, 2026
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33 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- Assignment (Pf)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Records Creation & Retention (Pf)
- Reheating for Hot Holding (P)
- Thawing (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Nov 13, 2025
✓
8 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Nov 6, 2025
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8 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Mar 26, 2025
✓
3 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Mar 19, 2025
✕
5 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (P)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Mar 12, 2025
✕
3 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (P)
Aug 16, 2024
✓
11 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
- Cleaning Receptacles (C)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Aug 7, 2024
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11 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
- Cleaning Receptacles (C)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Apr 16, 2024
✓
7 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Shucked Shellfish Packaging and Identification (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Apr 9, 2024
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7 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Shucked Shellfish Packaging and Identification (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Dec 15, 2023
✓
1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Nov 17, 2023
✕
1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Apr 13, 2023
✓
1 violation
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Apr 5, 2023
✕
1 violation
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Jan 18, 2023
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May 20, 2022
✓
2 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
May 12, 2022
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2 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Mar 15, 2022
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Jun 29, 2021
✓
1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jun 11, 2021
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4 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jun 4, 2021
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4 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Dec 10, 2020
✓
6 violations
- Thawing (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

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