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Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA

The Substation

4228 Washington St

Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was The Substation last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jul 28, 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?
5 inspections on record, from Feb 7, 2025 to Jul 28, 2026.
Has The Substation ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 7, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Inspection

Jul 28, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of fruit fly activity noted behind the bar area. Address.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 28, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 15, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of fruit fly activity noted behind the bar area. Address.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 15, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 6, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of fruit fly activity noted behind the bar area. Address.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 6, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 10, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 10, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 7, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 7, 2025 · Original Source

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