Eddie Merlot's in BOSTON, MA Failed Its Health Inspection on 08/15/25

BOSTON, MA - Eddie Merlot's received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 08/15/2025.

Located at 505 CONGRESS ST in the Downtown area, the establishment serves the local community. The Downtown neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 5 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation related to food equipment. Inspectors documented: (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C). Improper equipment can cause physical contamination of food.

The second violation concerned physical facilities. Inspectors documented: Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C). Inadequate lighting may result in improper cleaning or food preparation.

The third violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Outer Openings Protected (C). Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.

The fourth violation related to hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf). According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food.

The fifth violation involved hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: Hand Drying Provision (Pf). According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.

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 08/15/2025 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.