Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA

Blue Star Restaurant

11 Corinth St

Last inspected Oct 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Blue Star Restaurant last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 26, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 12 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Oct 26, 2026.
Has Blue Star Restaurant ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 12 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

12 inspections

Inspection

Oct 26, 2026

Passed

3 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

Ham along with chopped onions and tomatos with a slightly elevated temperature of between 48-50F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Foods to be removed and placed into a unit that is at or below 41F.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

2 Door flip top cooler with a slightly elevated temperature of 45F. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood Tag not updated at the time of the inspection. Provide updated tags for the re-inspection date specified. At the time of teh inspection documentation showed that the Hood inspection had been completed but the tags just not updated.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 26, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 19, 2026

Failed

3 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

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

2 Door flip top cooler with a slightly elevated temperature of 45F. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

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

Inspection

Apr 21, 2026

Passed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Food Alergen Certification with a past expiration date from 2025. Address and provide an up to date Certification for the re-inspection date specified.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Meat slice observed being used directly next to the hand sink with splash guard. Discontinue and either relocate sliced or provide a splash guard.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

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

Diced tomatos/onions and other foods isnide of the flip top unit at between 45-51F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temeprature of below 41F.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Flip top cooler does not appear to be functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Dish machine at the time of the inspection was not fucntioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. 3 Bay sink is being used until repairs have been made. Technician has been contacted and when the parts arrive will be installed/repaired.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Wrong sanitizer being used for the Quartinary Ammonium test strips. Address and provide the proper set up to sanitize equipment.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 21, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 13, 2026

Failed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Food Alergen Certification with a past expiration date from 2025. Address and provide an up to date Certification for the re-inspection date specified.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Meat slice observed being used directly next to the hand sink with splash guard. Discontinue and either relocate sliced or provide a splash guard.

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

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

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Wrong sanitizer being used for the Quartinary Ammonium test strips. Address and provide the proper set up to sanitize equipment.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 13, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 5, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s Notes

As discussed please have the hood cleaned and a new sticker provided.

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, Aug 5, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 24, 2025

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s Notes

As discussed please have the hood cleaned and a new sticker provided.

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, Jul 24, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 8, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 8, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 24, 2024

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC did have a pot filled with potatos. Please discontinue to store under drain board of three bay sink.

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

majorCode 590.004/4-501.112-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

High temperature dishwasher gauge number are jumping all arounf and at times going above 200F. PIC will need to have repaired. Temperature inside was between 107F and 120F at the plate. PIC will discontinue to use and three bay sink.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official Wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Replace broken floor tiles in kitchen area.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 24, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 17, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC did have a pot filled with potatos. Please discontinue to store under drain board of three bay sink.

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

majorCode 590.004/4-501.112-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official Wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Replace broken floor tiles in kitchen area.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 17, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 11, 2024

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s Notes

As discussed the back of the grill by the vent is peeling. Please clean to remove and discontinue to use tin foil.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Location has more than 12 seats and PIC will need to take a Anti-choking class and post a certificate. This class can be done on line. You wll find it if you Google anti-choking classes.

In Plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 11, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 4, 2024

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s Notes

As discussed the back of the grill by the vent is peeling. Please clean to remove and discontinue to use tin foil.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Location has more than 12 seats and PIC will need to take a Anti-choking class and post a certificate. This class can be done on line. You wll find it if you Google anti-choking classes.