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West Garden

1890 Centre St

Last inspected Oct 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was West Garden last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 16, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
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?: 12 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Oct 16, 2026.
Has West Garden ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 12 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

12 inspections

Inspection

Oct 16, 2026

Passed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Knife observed being stored in between cooler/preparation table. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.

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 590.003/3-305.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Bag of onions observed being stored on the ground. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official Wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Garlic and oil mixture being left out at room temperature (62F). Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.

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

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood and Ventilation tags with past expiration date from Aug. 2026. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection date.

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 16, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 9, 2026

Failed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Knife observed being stored in between cooler/preparation table. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.

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 590.003/3-305.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Bag of onions observed being stored on the ground. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official Wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Garlic and oil mixture being left out at room temperature (62F). Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood and Ventilation tags with past ecpiration date from Aug. 2026. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection date.

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 9, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 26, 2026

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 26, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 21, 2025

Passed

6 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Discontinue to store knives between tables on the cooking line.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official Wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Garlic ginger and oil on the cooking line at 80F. Please discard and cold hold at or below 41F

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to clean the hood filters.

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

PIC will need to clean the foor in the kitchen under equipment steps and the ledge going to the basement and basement. Visibly soiled.

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

At the time of this inspection I found droppings along the ledge going to the basement and along the walls in the basement. PIC will need to do a cleaning of the floors and work with the pest control company. I reviewed the report and you had three catches and some roach activity. Please continue to check the bait boxes and traps between inspections and keep the location dry and clean. Please clean areas discussed and have peat control come back out before re-inspection.

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

Three bay sink was leaking and PIC was working on fixing it at this time.

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, Jul 21, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 14, 2025

Failed

6 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Discontinue to store knives between tables on the cooking line.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official Wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Garlic ginger and oil on the cooking line at 80F. Please discard and cold hold at or below 41F

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to clean the hood filters.

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

PIC will need to clean the foor in the kitchen under equipment steps and the ledge going to the basement and basement. Visibly soiled.

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

In Plain English

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

Three bay sink was leaking and PIC was working on fixing it at this time.

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, Jul 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 14, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

As discussed please clean the grease build up on the sides of the cooking equipment.

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 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

At this time found the hood filters and hood to be visibly soiled. Please clean more often. Hood sticker was expired and cleaning company was from New York. The sticker did not have a BFD # on the sticker. Please visit the BFD web site to see a list of approved hood cleaning companys.

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

PIC will need to clean under and behind the cooking equipment.

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, Jan 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 6, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

As discussed please clean the grease build up on the sides of the cooking equipment.

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 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

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

PIC will need to clean under and behind the cooking equipment.

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, Jan 6, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 7, 2024

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to clean the hood filters. Hood sticker good until Sept 2024

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 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official Wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to clean the cutting boards on the cooking line.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to provide a sanitizer bucket for the cooking line.

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 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

As discussed please clean off the top of the oven/ grill

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, Aug 7, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 18, 2024

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to provide a sanitizer bucket for the cooking line.

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 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

As discussed please clean off the top of the oven/ grill

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 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to clean the hood filters. Hood sticker good until Sept 2024

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 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official Wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to clean the cutting boards on the cooking line.

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 18, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 29, 2024

Passed

6 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Discontinue to store food containers on the floor. Must be six inches off the floor at all times.

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 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Discontinue to thaw foods at room temperature. Thaw the day before in refrigerator.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-201.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)

Inspector’s Notes

As discussed PIC will need to replace the chipped cracked and soiled bulk food containers in the reach in on the cooking line.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean hood filters and lip that holds them in place. Hood sticker is due this month. Please have hood cleaned ASAP.

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 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official Wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to bleach to remove deep dark stains in cutting boards on cooking line. If not please replace or resurface.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean the walls behind the three bay sink and prep sink.

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, Jan 29, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 22, 2024

Failed

6 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Discontinue to store food containers on the floor. Must be six inches off the floor at all times.

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Discontinue to thaw foods at room temperature. Thaw the day before in refrigerator.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-201.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)

Inspector’s Notes

As discussed PIC will need to replace the chipped cracked and soiled bulk food containers in the reach in on the cooking line.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean hood filters and lip that holds them in place. Hood sticker is due this month. Please have hood cleaned ASAP.

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 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official Wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to bleach to remove deep dark stains in cutting boards on cooking line. If not please replace or resurface.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean the walls behind the three bay sink and prep sink.

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, Jan 22, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection