Inspection record
Better Bagels
77 Seaport Bl · Boston, MA 02210
3inspections since May 2026
23violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out
Inspection history
Aug 11, 2026HE_Pass5 violations
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed food spills inside low boy units @ service and toaster / cuttiing boards. Thoroughly clean with frequency and ensure equipment is maintained clean after each use
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Observed broken door on refrigerated unit (sandwich) in use. Repair door in order to seal and tightly close. Completed 8/4/26 Observed reach in unit in use at this time operating @ 50F per internal thermometer. Repair
**Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Provide food thermometers for effective temperature logging of cold / hot holding of food items
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Observed multiple food items stored inside refrigerated unit (sandwich) between 49F-55F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC replaced items and stored in another unit. 8/4/26 - Observed multiple food items stored in reach in unit between 47F - 53F. Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain cold holding @ 41F or below at all times. PIC voluntarily discarded
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed heavy food debris on floors throughout establishment. Thoroughly clean with frequency to eliminate harborage of food debris
Aug 4, 2026HE_Hearing9 violations
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed fly activity near handsink / employee break station. Instructed PIC to thoroughly clean and maintain personal food items closed / stored properly
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Observed no paper towels at handsink used by front counter food handlers. Provide and maintain paper towels at all handsinks. COS
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed heavy food debris on floors throughout establishment. Thoroughly clean with frequency to eliminate harborage of food debris
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Observed handsink blocked with step ladder. Remove and ensure handsinks are clear and accessible for handwashing only. COS
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed food spills inside low boy units @ service and toaster / cuttiing boards. Thoroughly clean with frequency and ensure equipment is maintained clean after each use
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Observed foods stored on the floor in walk in unit. Remove and ensure all foods are properly stored at least 6" off the floor.
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Observed broken door on refrigerated unit (sandwich) in use. Repair door in order to seal and tightly close. Completed 8/4/26 Observed reach in unit in use at this time operating @ 50F per internal thermometer. Repair
**Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Provide food thermometers for effective temperature logging of cold / hot holding of food items
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Observed multiple food items stored inside refrigerated unit (sandwich) between 49F-55F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC replaced items and stored in another unit. 8/4/26 - Observed multiple food items stored in reach in unit between 47F - 53F. Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain cold holding @ 41F or below at all times. PIC voluntarily discarded
Jul 27, 2026HE_Fail9 violations
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Observed multiple food items stored inside refrigerated unit (sandwich) between 49F-55F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC replaced items and stored in another unit.
**Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Provide food thermometers for effective temperature logging of cold / hot holding of food items
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Observed broken door on refrigerated unit (sandwich) in use. Repair door in order to seal and tightly close
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed food spills inside low boy units @ service line; spills on equipment in prep kitchen including rolling rack; food debris at microwave stations. Thoroughly clean with frequency and ensure equipment is maintained clean
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Observed handsink blocked with step ladder. Remove and ensure handsinks are clear and accessible for handwashing only. COS
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed fly activity near handsink / employee break station. Instructed PIC to thoroughly clean and maintain personal food items closed / stored properly
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Observed no paper towels at handsink used by front counter food handlers. Provide and maintain paper towels at all handsinks. COS
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed heavy food debris on floors throughout establishment. Thoroughly clean with frequency to eliminate harborage of food debris
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Observed foods stored on the floor in walk in unit. Remove and ensure all foods are properly stored at least 6" off the floor.
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