BOSTON, MA - Health department officials identified compliance issues at Hotel Aka Back Bay-Hotel in an inspection dated 08/11/2025.
Situated at 154 BERKELEY ST, the establishment is part of Back Bay's active food service sector. The Back Bay area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.
The inspection identified 7 distinct violations requiring correction. These findings represent specific conditions observed during the inspection that must be addressed to meet health code requirements.
The first violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf). Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.
The second violation involved food storage practices. Inspectors documented: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C). Chemical contamination from improper storage can cause acute poisoning.
The third violation concerned food temperatures. Inspectors documented: Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf). The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. The CDC reports that temperature abuse is a factor in many foodborne illness outbreaks.
The fourth violation related to food equipment. Inspectors documented: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C). Improper equipment can cause physical contamination of food.
The fifth violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C). Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.
The sixth violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C). Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.
The seventh violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C). Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.
Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.
This inspection data is provided by Boston Public Health Commission. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/11/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Boston Public Health Commission. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Massachusetts Food Code. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Boston Public Health Commission
The establishment was cited for health code violations during the inspection. See the full article for detailed violation information.
Chemical contamination from improper storage can cause acute poisoning. The CDC reports that temperature abuse is a factor in many foodborne illness outbreaks. Improper equipment can cause physical contamination of food.
This inspection data is sourced directly from Boston Public Health Commission. For the most current information, please visit the official health department website.
Federal Guidelines: Our reporting follows standards established by the FDA Food Code, CDC Food Safety Guidelines, and USDA Food Safety Standards.
📖 Food Safety Codes: Reference the specific regulations that govern this establishment: Massachusetts Food Code (105 CMR 590), FDA Food Code 2022
⚠️ Important Note: Restaurant conditions can change rapidly. This inspection represents a snapshot in time and may not reflect current conditions. For the most up-to-date information, consider checking recent reviews or contacting the establishment directly.
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