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Publico Street Bistro

11 Dorchester St

Last inspected Nov 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

Quick Answers

When was Publico Street Bistro last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 5, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Failed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 6 violations recorded, including 1 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 5, 2026.
Has Publico Street Bistro 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 5, 2026

Failed

6 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official Wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed raw shell eggs stored above / with ready to eat food items in refrigerated unit inside small prep kitchen. Instructed PIC to remove and ensure raw foods are stored seperately from ready to eat food items inside refrigerated units. COS

In Plain English

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

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minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Observed squeeze bottles used at the cooking line unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of the food item stored inside for identification

In Plain English

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

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minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed utensils stored in stagnant water of 102F at grill station. Remove and ensure utensils are clean / sanitized and properly stored on sanitized food contact surface

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.

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minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed food items stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Remove and ensure food items are stored at least 6" off the floor in walk ins

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
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed in use mixing bowls stored directly on other food items at cooking line. Remove and ensure foods are properly stored and prevented of contamination

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.

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minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide internal thermometers for all refrigerated units including walk in coolers.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 5, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 11, 2026

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 11, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 3, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

Inspection

Jan 9, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

Inspection

Dec 2, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

Inspection

Aug 2, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-501.15-COther

Official Wording

Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed multiple grease barrels with the lids not secured. Repair and assure proper closure. Observed heavy soils and greast sitting stagnent on grease barrels. Clean to remove

In Plain English

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

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

Inspection

Jul 24, 2024

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-501.15-COther

Official Wording

Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed multiple grease barrels with the lids not secured. Repair and assure proper closure. Observed heavy soils and greast sitting stagnent on grease barrels. Clean to remove

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, Jul 24, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 3, 2024

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source

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