IMPROV ASYLUM
216 HANOVER ST, BOSTON, MA 02113
Last inspected Aug 20, 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 IMPROV ASYLUM, spanning May 2012 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 4 violations, none of them critical.
Every sentence above is computed directly from the official record — CleanPlate adds no opinions. How our grading works →
Inspection history
Aug 20, 2026
✓4 violations
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Service Sink (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Jul 30, 2026
✕4 violations
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Service Sink (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Oct 24, 2025
✓Oct 11, 2024
✓2 violations
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
Jan 3, 2024
–Nov 30, 2023
✓1 violation
- Drying Mops (C)
Jan 18, 2023
–Nov 9, 2022
✓3 violations
- Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Oct 14, 2021
✓3 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
Nov 6, 2019
✓6 violations
- Ice (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
Oct 29, 2019
✕6 violations
- Ice (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
Oct 10, 2018
✓7 violations
- Test Kit Provided
- Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed
- Toilet Enclosed Clean
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Oct 3, 2018
✕7 violations
- Test Kit Provided
- Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed
- Toilet Enclosed Clean
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Oct 18, 2016
✓7 violations
- Food Utensil Storage
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- Premises Maintained
Sep 29, 2016
✕7 violations
- Food Utensil Storage
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- Premises Maintained
Oct 16, 2015
✓3 violations
- Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Dressing Rooms Clean/Lockers Provided
Oct 9, 2015
✕3 violations
- Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Dressing Rooms Clean/Lockers Provided
Oct 6, 2014
✓Dec 30, 2013
–Sep 11, 2013
✓4 violations
- Equipment Thermometers
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
Sep 4, 2013
✕4 violations
- Equipment Thermometers
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
Dec 30, 2012
–May 10, 2012
✓4 violations
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
- Premises Maintained
May 4, 2012
✕4 violations
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
- Premises Maintained
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