Smith & Wollensky Atlantic Wharf
280 CONGRESS ST, BOSTON, MA 02110
Last inspected Aug 13, 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 Smith & Wollensky Atlantic Wharf, spanning December 2017 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 8 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Aug 13, 2026
✓8 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Receptacles (C)
- Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C)
Aug 6, 2026
✕8 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Receptacles (C)
- Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C)
Oct 9, 2025
✓7 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
Oct 2, 2025
✕7 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
Dec 2, 2024
✓4 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Nov 21, 2024
✕4 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Oct 31, 2024
–Nov 13, 2023
✓1 violation
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Nov 3, 2023
✕1 violation
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Mar 27, 2023
✓4 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Mar 20, 2023
✕4 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Jan 18, 2023
–Sep 19, 2022
✓2 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Jun 3, 2022
✓3 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Storage of Soiled Linens (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–May 21, 2021
✓2 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
May 17, 2021
✕2 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Dec 3, 2020
✓Jul 7, 2020
✓2 violations
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Jun 29, 2020
✕2 violations
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Sep 16, 2019
✓2 violations
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Feb 15, 2019
✓6 violations
- Spoilage Unsafe Food
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- PIC Performing Duties
Feb 14, 2019
✕6 violations
- Spoilage Unsafe Food
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- PIC Performing Duties
Oct 1, 2018
✓2 violations
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Premises Maintained
Dec 21, 2017
✓2 violations
- Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
- Installed and Maintained
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