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Boston Back Bay Hilton-Lobby Bar

40 Dalton St

Last inspected Oct 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Boston Back Bay Hilton-Lobby Bar last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 23, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Failed (extension granted)”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 5 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
6 inspections on record, from Jan 6, 2025 to Oct 23, 2026.
Has Boston Back Bay Hilton-Lobby Bar ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 6, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

Inspection

Oct 23, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Ice machine door is cracked. Replace.

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
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Floors in banquet kitchen second floor with visible soils under dishwasher and equipment handsinks. Clean to remove. Clean floors under and around equipment throughout. Floors at lounge bar with visible soils. Clean to remove.

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 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Dump sink at bar missing faucets. Replace.

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
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official Wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Peeling paint on ceiling above warewashing area. Clean and resuface.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Reinspection 10/23/26. Treatment has been applied for fruit flies with none present upon reinspection. Pest report dated 10/22/26 by Discreet states one capture in employee cafe. Provide an updated Integrated Pest Management pest control report upon re-inspection. The pest control report must be post dated after today’s inspection.Have your pest control operator perform a service prior to the re inspection and as many visits as necessary to provide a clean IPM pest control report with no captures no evidence of pest activity any structural voids and issues have been resolved and that sanitation is at an acceptable level. Increase the frequency of pest control visits until the situation is brought under control. Literature explaining IPM has been provided to the PIC by email.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 23, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 16, 2026

Failed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Ice machine door is cracked. Replace.

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
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Floors in banquet kitchen second floor with visible soils under dishwasher and equipment handsinks. Clean to remove. Clean floors under and around equipment throughout. Floors at lounge bar with visible soils. Clean to remove.

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 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Dump sink at bar missing faucets. Replace.

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
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official Wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Peeling paint on ceiling above warewashing area. Clean and resuface.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Fruit flies at bar. Provide updated IPM pest report upon reinspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 16, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 23, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Bar is currently closed and under construction. No plan review on record according to ISD health management by phone. Contact isdhealth@boston.gov to schedule plan review. All areas are walled off from public access during construction off front lobby.

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, Mar 23, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 13, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Bar is currently closed and under construction. No plan review on record according to ISD health management by phone. Contact isdhealth@boston.gov to schedule plan review. All areas are walled off from public access during construction off front lobby.

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, Mar 13, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 9, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 9, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 6, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 6, 2025 · Original Source

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