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Saltie Girl

277 Dartmouth St

Last inspected Oct 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Saltie Girl last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 15, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 6 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 Apr 22, 2024 to Oct 15, 2026.
Has Saltie Girl ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 22, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

8 inspections

Inspection

Oct 15, 2026

Passed

6 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed boxes being stored under pipes in the electrical room. Remove all boxes/ and soda being stored under the ceiling pipes.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
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

Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine in the kitchen and the ice machine upstairs. Clean and sanitize the interior of both ice machines.

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 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed ice on the ground outside in the trash area. Ensure the ice is being removed melted washed away and put into the drain. Ensure no stagnant water is left outside. Observed rodent droppings on the ground outside. Clean to remove all rodent droppings. Observed linen barrells with soild linens being stored outside. Ensure all linens are properly stored. Observed debris between the freezer unit and the stairs. Clean grounds in the trash area to remove all debris and shells.

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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed mold-like substance on the wall behind the 3 bay sink. Remove old caulking around the 3 bay sink. Fully adhere and seal the caulking around to ensure a continous watertight seal. Clean and sanitize walls to remove mold like substance. Observed disorganized walk in small freezer in the kitchen area. Please organize the walk in freezer.

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
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed rodent droppings on the ground in the electrical room which is a shared space. Observed hole in the ceiling and open wall that leads to a dirt floor. All identified or potential entry points and structural voids must be properly treated and sealed prior to the next inspection Observed a few pipes on the side of the building that are not capped or have mesh on them. Please speak to the exterminator about these pipes. PIC was able to provide a pest report and the exterminator is schedule to come out tonight. Pest report states catches in the electrical room not in the restaurant. Please consult with a licensed pest control/extermination company and obtain a detailed report confirming that there are no pest captures no signs of activity and no sanitation concerns. Pest control service frequency should be increased as needed until the issue has been fully resolved and verified.

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 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Observed a vent that is connected to the furnance not properly secured to the furnance. Repair. Observed a drain outside in the trash area that is not properly draining. Repair to ensure no stagnant water.

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, Oct 15, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 13, 2026

Failed

6 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed boxes being stored under pipes in the electrical room. Remove all boxes/ and soda being stored under the ceiling pipes.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
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

Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine in the kitchen and the ice machine upstairs. Clean and sanitize the interior of both ice machines.

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 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed ice on the ground outside in the trash area. Ensure the ice is being removed melted washed away and put into the drain. Ensure no stagnant water is left outside. Observed rodent droppings on the ground outside. Clean to remove all rodent droppings. Observed linen barrells with soild linens being stored outside. Ensure all linens are properly stored. Observed debris between the freezer unit and the stairs. Clean grounds in the trash area to remove all debris and shells.

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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed mold-like substance on the wall behind the 3 bay sink. Remove old caulking around the 3 bay sink. Fully adhere and seal the caulking around to ensure a continous watertight seal. Clean and sanitize walls to remove mold like substance. Observed disorganized walk in small freezer in the kitchen area. Please organize the walk in freezer.

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
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed rodent droppings on the ground in the electrical room which is a shared space. Observed hole in the ceiling and open wall that leads to a dirt floor. All identified or potential entry points and structural voids must be properly treated and sealed prior to the next inspection Observed a few pipes on the side of the building that are not capped or have mesh on them. Please speak to the exterminator about these pipes. PIC was able to provide a pest report and the exterminator is schedule to come out tonight. Pest report states catches in the electrical room not in the restaurant. Please consult with a licensed pest control/extermination company and obtain a detailed report confirming that there are no pest captures no signs of activity and no sanitation concerns. Pest control service frequency should be increased as needed until the issue has been fully resolved and verified.

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 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Observed a vent that is connected to the furnance not properly secured to the furnance. Repair. Observed a drain outside in the trash area that is not properly draining. Repair to ensure no stagnant water.

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, Oct 13, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 24, 2026

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Observed food items in the refrigeration unit that were not covered. Provide proper lids/coverage.

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, Feb 24, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 8, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 8, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 21, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 21, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 2, 2024

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Pipe leaking under library bar. Water build up under sparkling wine ice bin at Main bar. Clean and dry. Repair leaks as needed.

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, Aug 2, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 26, 2024

Passed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination

Official Wording

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Food items held in refrigerator more than 7 days past prep date: Cooked tuna 4/12 mignonette 3/29- foods discarded by PIC. Review datemarking and disposal of prepped foods with staff.

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 590.008/8-201.13-COther

Official Wording

When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Reduced oxygen packaged commercially cooked pork belly in refrigerator. PIC stated packaging on site. Discontinue reduced oxygen packaging. Cooked product cannot be repackaged. Packaging removed by PIC

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, Apr 26, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 22, 2024

Failed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination

Official Wording

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Food items held in refrigerator more than 7 days past prep date: Cooked tuna 4/12 mignonette 3/29- foods discarded by PIC. Review datemarking and disposal of prepped foods with staff.

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 590.008/8-201.13-COther

Official Wording

When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Reduced oxygen packaged commercially cooked pork belly in refrigerator. PIC stated packaging on site. Discontinue reduced oxygen packaging. Cooked product cannot be repackaged. Packaging removed by PIC

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, Apr 22, 2024 · Original Source

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