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Black Bamboo

57 Canal St

Last inspected Oct 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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When was Black Bamboo last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 19, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 4 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Sep 30, 2026 to Oct 19, 2026.
Has Black Bamboo ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 30, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Inspection

Oct 19, 2026

Passed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.005/5-204.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Move the existing hand washing sinks from the middle of the bar to the end as discussed and also as submitted on the plan review.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 590.005/5-501.17-COther

Official Wording

Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide covered receptacle for sanitary products in the unisex restroom on the 1st floor

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official Wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide horizontal and vertical door sweep to prevent pest entry to the outside door leading to the street

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Removeall unnecessary items from the mechanical room to provide easy access for the pest technician

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 19, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 30, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.005/5-204.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Move the existing hand washing sinks from the middle of the bar to the end as discussed and also as submitted on the plan review.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 590.005/5-501.17-COther

Official Wording

Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide covered receptacle for sanitary products in the unisex restroom on the 1st floor

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official Wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide horizontal and vertical door sweep to prevent pest entry to the outside door leading to the street

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Removeall unnecessary items from the mechanical room to provide easy access for the pest technician

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 30, 2026 · Original Source

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