The Chemist
218 CONGRESS ST, BOSTON, MA 02110
Last inspected Jul 30, 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 11 inspections on record for The Chemist, spanning November 2023 to July 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 1 violation, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Jul 30, 2026
✓1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jul 22, 2026
✕1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jan 22, 2026
✓6 violations
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jan 15, 2026
✕6 violations
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Oct 23, 2025
✓1 violation
- Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Oct 22, 2025
✕1 violation
- Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Oct 9, 2025
✕12 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Oct 2, 2025
✕12 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Jul 11, 2024
✓Nov 27, 2023
✓2 violations
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
Nov 21, 2023
✕2 violations
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
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