Rat Radar
Rat Radar
Health Inspections + Rat Sightings for Boston restaurants
Live 311 rodent reports + official inspection records, in one place.
🆓 Free basics • 🍕 Rat Premium $19/year unlocks full details
How It Works 🔍
Citizens Report It
Residents call 311 to report rat sightings. Health inspectors visit restaurants.
We Map It
Our system pulls official city data and plots it on an interactive map in real-time.
You Avoid It
Check before you eat! Free users see scores, Premium members get the full story.
In The News 📰
Boston Globe
October 2025
Featured in data analysis of Boston's rodent problem, highlighting how the tool helps residents identify rat hot spots by neighborhood.
Read the full story →WBZ NewsRadio
November 2025
Featured interview about tracking rat sightings across Boston using live 311 data and interactive mapping.
Listen to the interview →See It In Action 📸
Interactive Map
See rat sightings across Greater Boston
Restaurant Details
Full inspection history and violations
Introducing Rat Premium 🍕
Unlock full inspection details + complete violation history
$19/year • No trial
Free Plan
- Live Rat Map
Recent sightings from Boston 311
- Basic Restaurant Info
Name and last inspection date
- Limited History
Recent activity only
Rat Premium
- Full Violation Details
See exactly what inspectors found
- Complete History
Unlimited historical inspection data
- All Future Features
Get new premium features automatically
Cancel anytime • No hidden fees
Core Features 🎯
Live Rat Tracking
Recent 311 reports show where rodents were spotted across Greater Boston. Free for everyone, pulled from official city sources.
Restaurant Health Inspections
See inspection outcomes by restaurant for free. Upgrade to Premium for full violation details and complete history.
Popular Use Cases 🔍
House Hunting
Check rat activity before signing a lease. See where rodent sightings are concentrated.
Date Night
Pick a restaurant with a clean inspection record. No surprises!
Food Delivery
Check restaurant inspection records before ordering. Premium shows specific violations.
Research
Perfect for researching urban wildlife patterns and public health trends.
Property Management
Property owners can monitor their areas and stay informed about rodent activity.
Community Organizing
Neighborhood groups track problems and advocate for better city services.
Our Data Sources 📊
Critter Sightings
- ✓Official 311 service requests (Boston, Brookline, Cambridge)
- ✓Real-time updates from city data portals
- ✓Includes rats, mice, and other rodents
- ✓GPS coordinates for precise mapping
Restaurant Inspections
- ✓Boston Health Department records
- ✓Regular updates from public databases
- ✓Full violation details (Premium)
- ✓Historical inspection data
All data is publicly available information from official government sources
Ready to choose cleaner spots? 🧼
Check Boston restaurants before you eat out.
🆓 Free basics • 🍕 Premium ($19/year) unlocks full inspection details
Frequently Asked Questions 🤔
Where does the critter sighting data come from?
We use official 311 service request data from Boston, Brookline, and Cambridge. When residents report rodent activity, it appears after the city publishes it.
How often is the restaurant health data updated?
We pull Boston inspection data regularly (health inspections are currently Boston-only). New results typically appear within a day or two of publication.
What cities does Rat Radar cover?
Critter sightings: Boston, Brookline, and Cambridge (with Somerville coming soon). Restaurant health inspections: Boston only.
Is there a mobile app?
Rat Radar is a mobile-friendly web app that works great on any device. No download needed - just visit our site on your phone!