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Holly Crab

1098 COMMONWEALTH AV, BOSTON, MA 02446

Last inspected Jun 4, 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. Jun 4, 2026

    ✓
    7 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    • Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

  2. May 28, 2026

    ✕
    7 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    • Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

  3. Dec 12, 2025

    ✓
    4 violations
    • Assignment (Pf)
    • Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
    • Drain boards (C)
    • Restriction-Presence and Use (Pf)

  4. Dec 5, 2025

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    15 violations
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
    • Assignment (Pf)
    • Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Thawing (C)
    • (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
    • Drain boards (C)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Restriction-Presence and Use (Pf)

  5. Nov 28, 2025

    ✕
    15 violations
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
    • Assignment (Pf)
    • Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Thawing (C)
    • (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
    • Drain boards (C)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Restriction-Presence and Use (Pf)

  6. Jul 2, 2024

    ✓
    30 violations
    • When to Wash (P)
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Cooling (P)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (Pf)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
    • Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Frequency (C)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

  7. Jul 1, 2024

    ✕
    30 violations
    • When to Wash (P)
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Cooling (P)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (Pf)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
    • Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Frequency (C)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

  8. Jan 3, 2024

    –

  9. Mar 28, 2023

    ✓
    1 violation
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

  10. Mar 22, 2023

    ✕
    9 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Food Labels (C)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
    • Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

  11. Mar 14, 2023

    ✕
    9 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Food Labels (C)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
    • Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

  12. Jan 18, 2023

    –

  13. Dec 15, 2022

    ✓
    7 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Sponges Use Limitation (C)
    • Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

  14. Dec 8, 2022

    ✕
    7 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Sponges Use Limitation (C)
    • Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

  15. Feb 23, 2022

    ✓
    1 violation
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

  16. Feb 18, 2022

    ✕
    13 violations
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Sponges Use Limitation (C)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

  17. Feb 11, 2022

    ✕
    13 violations
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Sponges Use Limitation (C)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

  18. Aug 25, 2021

    ✓
    4 violations
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

  19. Aug 18, 2021

    ✕
    4 violations
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

  20. Apr 30, 2021

    ✓
    5 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

  21. Apr 26, 2021

    ✕
    5 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

  22. Dec 23, 2020

    ✓

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