The Quin
217 COMMONWEALTH AV, BOSTON, MA 02116
Last inspected Oct 7, 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 18 inspections on record for The Quin, spanning June 2021 to October 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 7 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Oct 7, 2026
✓7 violations
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Preset Tableware (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Sep 30, 2026
✕7 violations
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Preset Tableware (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
May 20, 2025
✓4 violations
- Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)
- Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
May 13, 2025
✕4 violations
- Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)
- Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Sep 12, 2024
✓4 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
- Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Sep 4, 2024
✕4 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
- Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Dec 12, 2023
✓6 violations
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Prohibitions (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Nov 27, 2023
✕6 violations
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Prohibitions (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Jun 8, 2023
✓Jan 19, 2023
✓3 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Jan 18, 2023
–Jan 3, 2023
✕3 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Oct 3, 2022
✓2 violations
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Drain boards (C)
Jun 17, 2022
✕8 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Drain boards (C)
- Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Jun 3, 2022
✕8 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Drain boards (C)
- Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Aug 3, 2021
✓1 violation
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Jul 6, 2021
✕6 violations
- Dispensing Equipment Protection of Equipment and Food (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Jun 29, 2021
✕5 violations
- Dispensing Equipment Protection of Equipment and Food (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
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