Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA

The Godfrey Hotel Boston

505 Washington St

Last inspected May 12, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was The Godfrey Hotel Boston last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on May 12, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 6 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to May 12, 2026.
Has The Godfrey Hotel Boston ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

Inspection

May 12, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

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

Official Wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s Notes

There is no posted certified food manager or allergen awareness certificates. Provide current certificates from a full time employee

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, May 12, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 5, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

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

Official Wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s Notes

There is no posted certified food manager or allergen awareness certificates. Provide current certificates from a full time employee

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, May 5, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 6, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Under hand sink observed with soils. 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 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide hand wash only sign at hand sink.

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

Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Chemical spray bottle observed without label. Provide.

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, Jun 6, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 30, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Under hand sink observed with soils. 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 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide hand wash only sign at hand sink.

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.