Earl's Kitchen and Bar in BOSTON, MA Failed Its Health Inspection on 08/12/25

BOSTON, MA - Earl's Kitchen and Bar received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 08/12/2025.

Located at 800 BOYLSTON ST in the Back Bay area, the establishment serves the local community. The Back Bay neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 3 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation involved equipment operation. Inspectors documented: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C). Worn dishwasher components may not properly sanitize dishes and utensils.

The second violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: System Maintained in Good Repair (C). Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.

The third violation related to cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C). FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Cross-contamination from improperly sanitized equipment is a common cause 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 08/12/2025 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.