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LARRY J'S BBQ CAFE

600 D ST, SOUTH BOSTON, MA 02210

Last inspected Jul 28, 2026

Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.

Passed

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Inspection history

  1. Jul 28, 2026

  2. Apr 23, 2026

    1 violation
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  3. Apr 16, 2026

    6 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  4. Apr 8, 2026

    6 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  5. Sep 18, 2025

    4 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  6. Sep 11, 2025

    4 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  7. May 7, 2025

    2 violations
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
  8. Apr 29, 2025

    2 violations
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
  9. Jan 30, 2025

    1 violation
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  10. Dec 5, 2024

    1 violation
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  11. May 23, 2024

  12. Jan 3, 2024

  13. Jul 26, 2023

    9 violations
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Thawing (C)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Sponges Use Limitation (C)
    • (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
    • Insect Control Devices Design and Installation (C)
  14. Jul 19, 2023

    9 violations
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Thawing (C)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Sponges Use Limitation (C)
    • (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
    • Insect Control Devices Design and Installation (C)
  15. Nov 15, 2022

    4 violations
    • Cleaning Procedure (P)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  16. Nov 8, 2022

    4 violations
    • Cleaning Procedure (P)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  17. Jun 13, 2022

  18. Mar 15, 2022

  19. Feb 24, 2022

    3 violations
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  20. Feb 17, 2022

    3 violations
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  21. Oct 21, 2021

    10 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)
    • Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
    • Can Openers (C)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  22. Oct 14, 2021

    10 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)
    • Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
    • Can Openers (C)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  23. May 26, 2021

    10 violations
    • Compliance with Food Law (Pf)
    • Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices Food-Accuracy (Pf)
    • Grease Trap(C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)
    • Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  24. May 19, 2021

    10 violations
    • Compliance with Food Law (Pf)
    • Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices Food-Accuracy (Pf)
    • Grease Trap(C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)
    • Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  25. Oct 6, 2020

    3 violations
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Drying Mops (C)

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