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MARE
3 MECHANIC ST, BOSTON, MA 02113
Last inspected Oct 31, 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 MARE, spanning May 2018 to October 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
It has held passed across its last two inspections.
The most recent inspection noted 2 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Oct 31, 2026
✓2 violations
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Aug 31, 2026
✓1 violation
- Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
Aug 7, 2026
✕1 violation
- Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
Jul 27, 2026
✕9 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Reheating for Hot Holding (P)
- Cooling (P)
- Before Use After Cleaning (P)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Jul 15, 2026
✕9 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Reheating for Hot Holding (P)
- Cooling (P)
- Before Use After Cleaning (P)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Nov 3, 2025
✓3 violations
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Oct 22, 2025
✕19 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (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)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Oct 16, 2025
✕20 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (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)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)
- Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Oct 15, 2025
✕20 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (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)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)
- Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Sep 17, 2024
✓1 violation
- Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Aug 16, 2024
✕7 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Conditions of Use (Pf)
Aug 9, 2024
✕7 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Conditions of Use (Pf)
Jan 11, 2024
✓10 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Standards of Identity (C)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Wood Use Limitation (C)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Jan 4, 2024
✕9 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Wood Use Limitation (C)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Jan 3, 2024
–Dec 1, 2023
✓3 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Slacking (C)
- Clean Linens (C)
Jan 18, 2023
–Oct 24, 2022
✓Mar 15, 2022
–Jan 5, 2021
✓Nov 3, 2020
✓Jun 11, 2019
✓2 violations
- Tags & Records
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Jun 4, 2019
✕2 violations
- Tags & Records
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Nov 5, 2018
✓May 10, 2018
✓
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