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Smoke Shop BBQ
343 CONGRESS ST, BOSTON, MA 02210
Last inspected Sep 1, 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 Smoke Shop BBQ, spanning January 2023 to September 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 3 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Sep 1, 2026
✓3 violations
- Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
Aug 26, 2026
✕13 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Aug 18, 2026
✕13 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
May 20, 2026
✓1 violation
- (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)
May 1, 2026
✕1 violation
- (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)
Apr 22, 2026
✕11 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Apr 13, 2026
✕11 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Sep 5, 2025
✓2 violations
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Aug 20, 2025
✕5 violations
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Aug 12, 2025
✕5 violations
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Aug 7, 2025
✓7 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Jul 31, 2025
✕7 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
May 19, 2025
✓8 violations
- Thawing (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Outdoor Storage Surface (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
May 12, 2025
✕8 violations
- Thawing (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Outdoor Storage Surface (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Feb 25, 2025
✓Nov 19, 2024
✓1 violation
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Nov 8, 2024
✕1 violation
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Aug 19, 2024
✓2 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Aug 12, 2024
✕2 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Mar 26, 2024
✓1 violation
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Mar 19, 2024
✕1 violation
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Jan 3, 2024
–Aug 10, 2023
✓6 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Insect Control Devices Design and Installation (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Aug 3, 2023
✕6 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Insect Control Devices Design and Installation (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Jan 18, 2023
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