Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Old Friend

5272 Washington St

Last inspected Nov 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Old Friend last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 4, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Failed”.
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?: 1 inspection on record, from Nov 4, 2026 to Nov 4, 2026.
Has Old Friend ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 4, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

Inspection

Nov 4, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)

Inspector’s Notes

No air gap observed on food prep sink. Provide.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 4, 2026 · Original Source

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