Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was 7th Street Burger last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 16, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Report filed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
5 inspections on record, from Mar 16, 2026 to Oct 16, 2026.
Has 7th Street Burger ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 16, 2026.
The Full Inspection History
5 inspections
Inspection
Oct 16, 2026
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
The stairs leading to the rear exit and trash area are rusted and in disrepair; repair or replace the damaged and rusted stairs.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 16, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 11, 2026
Passed
4 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official Wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Across from the flat top grills on top of the refrigerators observed cut jalapenos at 68F and a mayonnaise based sauce in 1oz cups at 61F; per the person in charge they had been removed from active refrigeration at or around 11:00am and had the staff move them to the walk-in refrigerator to cool to 41F; hold TCS foods at 41F and below.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
At the three compartment sink observed a bulk container of Ecolab Sink & Surface sanitizer hooked up to the auto-mixer but the location does not have Sink & Surface test strips. The person in charge stated that they should only be using quats sanitizer and was able to retrieve a new bulk container of quats retested the solution in the three compartment sink at 300ppm and refilled the in-use red sanitizer buckets in the food prep area with the quats solution. Provide proper test strips for sanitizers used in the establishment.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Observed two dogs in the dining area one in a stroller. The Health Inspector needed to ask the customers if the animals were service animals to which the customers replied that they were not and were asked by the Health Inspector to move them outside the restaurant. The Health Inspector will send guidance documents on service animals to the staff for review. Only service animals are allowed inside the restaurant.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 11, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 4, 2026
Failed
4 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official Wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Across from the flat top grills on top of the refrigerators observed cut jalapenos at 68F and a mayonnaise based sauce in 1oz cups at 61F; per the person in charge they had been removed from active refrigeration at or around 11:00am and had the staff move them to the walk-in refrigerator to cool to 41F; hold TCS foods at 41F and below.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
At the three compartment sink observed a bulk container of Ecolab Sink & Surface sanitizer hooked up to the auto-mixer but the location does not have Sink & Surface test strips. The person in charge stated that they should only be using quats sanitizer and was able to retrieve a new bulk container of quats retested the solution in the three compartment sink at 300ppm and refilled the in-use red sanitizer buckets in the food prep area with the quats solution. Provide proper test strips for sanitizers used in the establishment.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Observed two dogs in the dining area one in a stroller. The Health Inspector needed to ask the customers if the animals were service animals to which the customers replied that they were not and were asked by the Health Inspector to move them outside the restaurant. The Health Inspector will send guidance documents on service animals to the staff for review. Only service animals are allowed inside the restaurant.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 4, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 20, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No written vomit and diarrhea clean up procedures wee to be produced during the inspection; provide written vomit and diarrhea clean up procedures.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Provide someone on staff that is trained in manual choke-saving procedures Provide signage stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available to view upon request
In Plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 20, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 16, 2026
Failed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No written vomit and diarrhea clean up procedures wee to be produced during the inspection; provide written vomit and diarrhea clean up procedures.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Provide someone on staff that is trained in manual choke-saving procedures Provide signage stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available to view upon request
In Plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.