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Inspection record

Beacon Hill Books & Cafe

71 Charles St · Boston, MA 02114

7inspections since May 2026
18violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)

License category: Eating & Drinking

Inspection history

Aug 18, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
The PIC stated the server asked the customer whether she had any food allergens and the customer identified sesame as an allergen. The PIC stated that the staff member documented the allergen on the ticket but did not communicate the information to the manager or chef on duty. Proper allergen procedures were not followed. Ensure all staff members are knowledgeable on the proper procedures for allergen awareness.
Aug 17, 2026HE_Fail1 violation
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
The PIC stated the server asked the customer whether she had any food allergens and the customer identified sesame as an allergen. The PIC stated that the staff member documented the allergen on the ticket but did not communicate the information to the manager or chef on duty. Proper allergen procedures were not followed. Ensure all staff members are knowledgeable on the proper procedures for allergen awareness.
Aug 14, 2026HE_NotReq0 violations
No violations recorded on this inspection.
Jul 27, 2026HE_Pass4 violations
*Handwashing Signage (C)
At the rear sink in the kitchen there is no handwashing signage; provide.
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
The rear patio door remained propped open during the entire inspection; outer doors should be closed or have some sort of protection to prevent pest entry.
**Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Establishment's irreversible thermometer turns off when put inside warewashing machine; repair or replace.
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
After discussion with the person in charge there are items on the menus that can be served undercooked or raw and do not have the reminder * on the menu items either online or on the printed menus; provide an * on menu items that can be served raw or undercooked.
Jul 20, 2026HE_Fail4 violations
**Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Establishment's irreversible thermometer turns off when put inside warewashing machine; repair or replace.
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
After discussion with the person in charge there are items on the menus that can be served undercooked or raw and do not have the reminder * on the menu items either online or on the printed menus; provide an * on menu items that can be served raw or undercooked.
*Handwashing Signage (C)
At the rear sink in the kitchen there is no handwashing signage; provide.
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
The rear patio door remained propped open during the entire inspection; outer doors should be closed or have some sort of protection to prevent pest entry.
May 18, 2026HE_Pass4 violations
**Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
High temp dishmachine (W) 152 (R) 150. Contact licensed person to repair the temperatures.
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Please post allergen and chokesafe certification Ensure the staff is properly trained on setting up the 3 bay sink. Ensure the drains are working properly so that the staff member can properly set up the 3 bay sink.
***System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
The 3 bay sink is not able to close the drains on the 1st bay (Wash) and 3rd bay (Sanitizer). Repair both drains. Please use the middle bay for sanitizing until the high temp dishmachine is repaired. The toliet in the staff bathroom on the 2nd floor is not working. Contact licensed plumber to repair the toliet.
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Observed worn and scored cutting boards. Resurface or replace
May 11, 2026HE_Fail4 violations
**Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
High temp dishmachine (W) 152 (R) 150. Contact licensed person to repair the temperatures.
***System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
The 3 bay sink is not able to close the drains on the 1st bay (Wash) and 3rd bay (Sanitizer). Repair both drains. Please use the middle bay for sanitizing until the high temp dishmachine is repaired. The toliet in the staff bathroom on the 2nd floor is not working. Contact licensed plumber to repair the toliet.
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Observed worn and scored cutting boards. Resurface or replace
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Please post allergen and chokesafe certification Ensure the staff is properly trained on setting up the 3 bay sink. Ensure the drains are working properly so that the staff member can properly set up the 3 bay sink.

Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology