Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Corrib Pub last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 2, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
11 inspections on record, from Oct 24, 2023 to Nov 2, 2026.
Has Corrib Pub ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 11 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 24, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
11 inspections
Inspection
Nov 2, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Upon reinspection air gaps have been installed at the prep sink but have yet to be inspected by a City Plumbing Inspector; provide the permit for the work completed when the City Plumbing Inspector inspects the work done at your establishment.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 2, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 25, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed the PSI gauge at the high temperature warewashing machine not moving during any of the cycles; repair or replace the PSI gauge at the high temperature warewashing machine.
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Upon reinspection air gaps have been installed at the prep sink but have yet to be inspected by a City Plumbing Inspector; provide the permit for the work completed when the City Plumbing Inspector inspects the work done at your establishment.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 25, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 18, 2026
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed the PSI gauge at the high temperature warewashing machine not moving during any of the cycles; repair or replace the PSI gauge at the high temperature warewashing machine.
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s Notes
At the two compartment prep sink in the basement did not observe an indirect connection to the waste water system; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits at 1010 Mass Ave and install an air gap or air gaps at the two compartment prep sink in the basement.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 18, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 16, 2026
Passed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-501.15-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
In an in-line refrigerator in the kitchen observed cooked baked potatoes 109F and a beef roast 111F. Per the person in charge the baked potatoes had been pulled from the oven at 11:30am and voluntarily discarded them. The PIC states the beef had been pulled from the oven at 12:30 and after the observation cut the beef into smaller pieces and placed them on a sheet tray and into the walkin freezer.
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.
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Per the person in charge there is no temperature measuring device for the high temperature warewashing machine in the kitchen; provide.
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.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s Notes
At the low temperature warewashing machine at the bar chlorine tested at 0ppm roost cause was the bottle of sanitizer was empty; the person in charge swapped the exmpty bottle for a new bottle and the chlorine tested at 100ppm at the warewashing machine.
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 16, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 9, 2026
Failed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-501.15-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
In an in-line refrigerator in the kitchen observed cooked baked potatoes 109F and a beef roast 111F. Per the person in charge the baked potatoes had been pulled from the oven at 11:30am and voluntarily discarded them. The PIC states the beef had been pulled from the oven at 12:30 and after the observation cut the beef into smaller pieces and placed them on a sheet tray and into the walkin freezer.
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.
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Per the person in charge there is no temperature measuring device for the high temperature warewashing machine in the kitchen; provide.
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.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s Notes
At the low temperature warewashing machine at the bar chlorine tested at 0ppm roost cause was the bottle of sanitizer was empty; the person in charge swapped the exmpty bottle for a new bottle and the chlorine tested at 100ppm at the warewashing machine.
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 9, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 4, 2025
Report filed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Small leak under bar dish machine. Service as needed. Keep floor clean and dry.
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, Aug 4, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 3, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 14, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 14, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 20, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 20, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2023
Passed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-204.117-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Low temp dish machine at the bar is not properly dispensing sanitizer- Repair Additional high temp machine available for use until repairs are made
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Soda nozzles at bar with heavy black buildup- Clean properly Corrected on site
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.
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 31, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 24, 2023
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-202.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Replace light shield in lower prep
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-204.117-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Low temp dish machine at the bar is not properly dispensing sanitizer- Repair Additional high temp machine available for use until repairs are made
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Soda nozzles at bar with heavy black buildup- Clean properly Corrected on site
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.