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Somerset Club

42 Beacon St

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

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Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

Quick Answers

When was Somerset Club last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 6, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Failed (extension granted)”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 5 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 Jan 3, 2024 to Nov 6, 2026.
Has Somerset Club ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 9 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

9 inspections

Inspection

Nov 6, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No vomit & diarrhea kit- Provide . Procedures and supplies will be sent over with this report.

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 590.004/4-601.11-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. Clean to remove mold like substance.

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
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed no air gap under the 2nd prep sink. Contact licensed plumber to install proper air gap. Observed leak coming from the diposal in the warewash area. Repair leak and remove stagnant water from the floor.

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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

2 holes in the wall underneath the high temp dishmachine were repaired. Need to place tiles on the wall. Observed leak coming from the diposal in the warewash area. PIC stated that they are going to be re doing the warewash 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

Observed grease on the hood filters. Hood sticker is good. Clean filters to remove grease build up. Observed dust in the kitchen ceiling vents. Clean to remove dust. Clean air filters.

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 30, 2026

Failed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No vomit & diarrhea kit- Provide . Procedures and supplies will be sent over with this report.

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 590.004/4-601.11-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. Clean to remove mold like substance.

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
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed no air gap under the 2nd prep sink. Contact licensed plumber to install proper air gap. Observed leak coming from the diposal in the warewash area. Repair leak and remove stagnant water from the floor.

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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Observed 2 holes in the wall underneath the high temp dishmachine. Repair both holes.

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

Observed grease on the hood filters. Hood sticker is good. Clean filters to remove grease build up. Observed dust in the kitchen ceiling vents. Clean to remove dust. Clean air filters.

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, Oct 30, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 7, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No certified food protection manager or allergen awareness certificate available. Provide. Dessert menu is missing allergen statement. Provide.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.009(E)Other

Official Wording

Anti-Choking

Inspector’s Notes

No choke save certificate available. Provide. 590.011: Additional Requirements (A) Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.

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, Aug 7, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 30, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No certified food protection manager or allergen awareness certificate available. Provide. Dessert menu is missing allergen statement. Provide.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.009(E)Other

Official Wording

Anti-Choking

Inspector’s Notes

No choke save certificate available. Provide. 590.011: Additional Requirements (A) Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.

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 30, 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

Feb 15, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 15, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 14, 2024

Passed

11 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Repeat violations of specialized processess without a HACCP plan or variance. Provide active managerial control.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-305.14-COther

Official Wording

Food Preparation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Smoker is being used in outside courtyard. Discontinue.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.003/3-502.11-PFOther

Official Wording

Variance Requirement (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Establishment is smoking salmon locks in house. Discontinue. Jarred saukraut in walkin cooler. Product voluntarilty discarded. Apply for variance.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-502.12-POther

Official Wording

Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Establishment using ROP machine to package squash soup tamarin paste raw meats. Remove. Discontinue. Apply for variance. paperwork and HACCP application provided. Discard all ROP packaged products voluntarily.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-903.12-C1Other

Official Wording

Prohibitions (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean equipment racks in stairwell. Remove.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)

Inspector’s Notes

No air gap in culinary/prep sink drain. Install.

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
majorCode 590.005/5-204.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Smoker outside with no access to handwashing.

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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official Wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Replace damaged ceiling tile in kitchen

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.008/8-201.13-COther

Official Wording

When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Establishment is smoking salmon locks in house. Discontinue. Jarred saukraut in walkin cooler. Product voluntarilty discarded. Apply for variance. Submit HACCP plan to isdhealth@boston.gov

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.009(E)Other

Official Wording

Anti-Choking

Inspector’s Notes

No choke save certificate on site. Provide. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

2024 Health permit has not been paid. Pay at once. Contact isdhealth@boston.gov

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, Feb 14, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 7, 2024

Failed

10 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official Wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Replace damaged ceiling tile in kitchen

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.005/5-204.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Smoker outside with no access to handwashing.

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.

More about handwashing problems
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Repeat violations of specialized processess without a HACCP plan or variance. Provide active managerial control.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-305.14-COther

Official Wording

Food Preparation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Smoker is being used in outside courtyard. Discontinue.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.003/3-502.11-PFOther

Official Wording

Variance Requirement (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Establishment is smoking salmon locks in house. Discontinue. Jarred saukraut in walkin cooler. Product voluntarilty discarded. Apply for variance.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-502.12-POther

Official Wording

Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Establishment using ROP machine to package squash soup tamarin paste raw meats. Remove. Discontinue. Apply for variance. paperwork and HACCP application provided. Discard all ROP packaged products voluntarily.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-903.12-C1Other

Official Wording

Prohibitions (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean equipment racks in stairwell. Remove.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.008/8-201.13-COther

Official Wording

When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Establishment is smoking salmon locks in house. Discontinue. Jarred saukraut in walkin cooler. Product voluntarilty discarded. Apply for variance. Submit HACCP plan to isdhealth@boston.gov

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.009(E)Other

Official Wording

Anti-Choking

Inspector’s Notes

No choke save certificate on site. Provide. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

2024 Health permit has not been paid. Pay at once. Contact isdhealth@boston.gov

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, Feb 7, 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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