Inspection record
Caffe Nero
354 Longwood Av · Boston, MA 02215
2inspections since May 2026
16violations recorded
HE_Faillatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out
Inspection history
Oct 27, 2026HE_Fail15 violations
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Flies in serving/prep area - General unsanitary condtions exists - See full report Provide standard operating procedures for cleaning and sanitizing throughout Provide clean exterminators report of no pest activity- Report reviews states activity Dated after today's inspection and prior to reinspection provided full extermination with IPM report and fly control plan from licensed exterminator
**Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
No thin probe thermometer
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
No thermometers in refrigeration units containing TCS foods on prep/serving line and grab and go refrigertion
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Food containers not labeled in back prep area
*Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Food handlers not wearing hair restraints
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Wiping cloths on counter tops equipment etc throughout kitchen/prep/serving/ware washing/baking areas
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Soils loose screws and parts on interior of ice machine
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Built up soils on dish machne refrigeration units shelving exterior of ice machine throughout
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Observed 3 employees using hand sinks on line as a dump sink and washing pitchers Coffee stains in hand sinks on serving line
***Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)
Observed no hand washing during inspection
*Receptacles (C)
Build up of soils on interior and exterior of all waste receptacles thoughout
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Heavy build up of soils on floors (under and behind equipment) Ceiling/walls and attachments - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/serving line
*Covering Receptacles (C)
No covers for waste receptacles that contain food waste
*Handwashing Signage (C)
One hand sink on serving line does not have a hand washing sign reminding employees to wash hands
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Loose ceiling tiles in customer ordering line seating areas Missing ceiling tiles above walk in unit
Jun 16, 2026HE_Filed1 violation
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Double doors leading to kitchen with exposed wood. Clean and resurface.
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