Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA

Fuel America

152 Chestnut Hill Av

Last inspected Nov 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Fuel America last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 6, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Failed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 9 inspections on record, from Mar 5, 2024 to Nov 6, 2026.
Has Fuel America ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 9 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 5, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

9 inspections

Inspection

Nov 6, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Some bulk food containers without labels. Provide.

In Plain English

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

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criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official Wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s Notes

High Temp Dish Machine registered 87F as final rinse. Repair to mantain 180F-194F. Three Bay sink will be used until repair takes place.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 6, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 14, 2026

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 14, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 3, 2025

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Food handler obsefved without hair restraint. Provide hair restraints for all food handlers.

In Plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 3, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 6, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No irreversible thermometer available at the time of the inspection for the high temperature dishwasher- 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.004/4-501.112-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Temperature on the high temperature dishwasher is not 180F Machine was run 3 times and the sanitizing temperature did not go above 170F Make proper repairs Use disposable tableware until proper sanitizing in the machine is verified

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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

Inspection

Apr 29, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No irreversible thermometer available at the time of the inspection for the high temperature dishwasher- Provide

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 29, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 2, 2024

Report filed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-202.14-COther

Official Wording

Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Restroom used by employees does not have a self closing door- Repair

In Plain English

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

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minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official Wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Space noted at the bottom of the rear exit door allowing visible light to come in- Install door sweep

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Multiple floor tiles noted with damage or missing- 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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 2, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 25, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-202.14-COther

Official Wording

Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Restroom used by employees does not have a self closing door- Repair

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

Space noted at the bottom of the rear exit door allowing visible light to come in- Install door sweep

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Multiple floor tiles noted with damage or missing- 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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 25, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection