Wink & Nod
3 APPLETON ST, BOSTON, MA 02116
Last inspected Sep 11, 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 23 inspections on record for Wink & Nod, spanning March 2014 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 1 violation, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Sep 11, 2026
✓1 violation
- Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Aug 12, 2026
✕6 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
- Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Aug 4, 2026
✕5 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Oct 30, 2025
✓5 violations
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Intensity-Lighting (C)
Oct 16, 2025
✕5 violations
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Intensity-Lighting (C)
Oct 23, 2024
✓4 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
- When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)
Oct 9, 2024
✕4 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
- When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)
Jan 3, 2024
–Dec 11, 2023
✓2 violations
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
- (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)
Dec 1, 2023
✕2 violations
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
- (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)
Oct 31, 2022
✓Sep 14, 2022
–Mar 15, 2022
–Dec 5, 2019
✓2 violations
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Oct 18, 2019
✕2 violations
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Oct 12, 2018
✓10 violations
- Cold Holding
- Dishwashng Facilities
- Test Kit Provided
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Hot and Cold Water
- Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- PIC Performing Duties
- Consumer Advisories
Oct 3, 2018
✕10 violations
- Cold Holding
- Dishwashng Facilities
- Test Kit Provided
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Hot and Cold Water
- Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- PIC Performing Duties
- Consumer Advisories
Oct 11, 2016
✓1 violation
- Installed and Maintained
Oct 7, 2016
✕9 violations
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
- Equipment Thermometers
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Installed and Maintained
- Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- Rooms and Equipment Vented
Oct 4, 2016
✕9 violations
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
- Equipment Thermometers
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Installed and Maintained
- Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- Rooms and Equipment Vented
Oct 7, 2015
✓5 violations
- Separation Segregation Cross Contamination
- Dishwashng Facilities
- Equipment Thermometers
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Installed and Maintained
Sep 30, 2015
✕5 violations
- Separation Segregation Cross Contamination
- Dishwashng Facilities
- Equipment Thermometers
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Installed and Maintained
Mar 17, 2014
✓
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