Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA

Levi's Restaurant & Lounge

323 Washington St

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

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Quick Answers

When was Levi's Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 6, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Hearing scheduled”.
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?: 8 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Nov 6, 2026.
Has Levi's Restaurant & Lounge ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

8 inspections

Inspection

Nov 6, 2026

Hearing scheduled

4 recorded violations

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

Official Wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide certified food manager and allergen trained manager Test scheduled Monday 11/9

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 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Rodent droppings observed in the kitchen floor Pest control due next week. Contract with pest control provided.

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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Room located at the bottom of the stairs to the left with excess equipment and unable to access at the time of the inspection- Clean and organize area

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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood Sticker observed expired Feb.12 2026/ Updated new sticker Cleaning for 11/12/26

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, Nov 6, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 5, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

7 recorded violations

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

Official Wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide certified food manager and allergen trained manager

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

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Handwashing sink at the bar observed blocked with boxes at the time of inspection. Remove

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.

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Floor throughout the establishment observed in need of deep cleaning. 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 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s Notes

A small amount of rodent dropping was observed in the kitchen floor at the time of inspection. clean to remove Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Room located at the bottom of the stairs to the left with excess equipment and unable to access at the time of the inspection- Clean and organize area

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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood Sticker observed expired Feb.12 2026/ Updated new sticker

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

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Post 2026 Health Permit Site Cleanliness License

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, Oct 5, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 5, 2026

Failed

6 recorded violations

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

Official Wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide certified food manager and allergen trained manager

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

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Handwashing sink at the bar observed blocked with boxes at the time of inspection. Remove

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.

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Floor throughout the establishment observed in need of deep cleaning. 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 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s Notes

A small amount of rodent dropping was observed in the kitchen floor at the time of inspection. clean to remove Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood Sticker observed expired Feb.12 2026/ Updated new sticker

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

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Post 2026 Health Permit Site Cleanliness License

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, Mar 5, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 5, 2025

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hand sink located directly next to the hand sink with no splash guard. Address and either provide a splash guard or relocate storage rack.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 5, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 31, 2024

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 21, 2024

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Jan. 2024. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.

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

Official Wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s Notes

No one site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 21, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 31, 2024

Failed

2 recorded violations

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

Official Wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s Notes

No one site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide.

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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Jan. 2024. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.

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, May 31, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection