GrubVetter
Boston / Downtown

The Chemist

218 Congress St, 02110

Eating & Drinking

P

Last inspected: January 22, 2026

Inspection History

January 22, 2026
Pass
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590.003/3-603.11-PFConsumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
590.006/6-301.12-PFHand Drying Provision (Pf)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
590.006/6-404.11-PFSegregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)
January 22, 2026
Pass
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590.003/3-603.11-PFConsumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
590.006/6-301.12-PFHand Drying Provision (Pf)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
590.006/6-404.11-PFSegregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)
January 15, 2026
Fail
F
590.003/3-603.11-PFConsumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
590.006/6-301.12-PFHand Drying Provision (Pf)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
590.006/6-404.11-PFSegregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)
January 15, 2026
Fail
F
590.003/3-603.11-PFConsumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
590.006/6-301.12-PFHand Drying Provision (Pf)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
590.006/6-404.11-PFSegregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)
October 23, 2025
Pass
P
590.005/5-202.13-PBackflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
October 23, 2025
Pass
P
590.005/5-202.13-PBackflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
October 22, 2025
Fail — Re-inspection Required
F
590.005/5-202.13-PBackflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
October 22, 2025
Fail — Re-inspection Required
F
590.005/5-202.13-PBackflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
October 9, 2025
Fail — Re-inspection Required
F
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.005/5-202.13-PBackflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-202.11-CLight Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
590.006/6-501.114-CMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
October 9, 2025
Fail — Re-inspection Required
F
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.005/5-202.13-PBackflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-202.11-CLight Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
590.006/6-501.114-CMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
October 2, 2025
Fail
F
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.005/5-202.13-PBackflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-202.11-CLight Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
590.006/6-501.114-CMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
October 2, 2025
Fail
F
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.005/5-202.13-PBackflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-202.11-CLight Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
590.006/6-501.114-CMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
July 11, 2024
Pass
P
July 11, 2024
Pass
P
November 27, 2023
Pass
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590.003/3-603.11-PFConsumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
590.004/4-204.117-PFWarewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
November 27, 2023
Pass
P
590.003/3-603.11-PFConsumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
590.004/4-204.117-PFWarewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
November 21, 2023
Fail
F
590.003/3-603.11-PFConsumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
590.004/4-204.117-PFWarewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
November 21, 2023
Fail
F
590.003/3-603.11-PFConsumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
590.004/4-204.117-PFWarewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)