Inspection record
Coffee Turco
483 Cambridge St · Boston, MA 02134
5inspections since May 2026
53violations recorded
HE_FailExtlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out
Inspection history
Oct 29, 2026HE_FailExt17 violations
**Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
High temp dishmachine 143 Wash- Rinse- 172 and sometimes it goes to 184 for a second and then back down again. Contact licensed company to repair high temp dishmachine.
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
No 2026 Health Permit CFPM Allergen or Chokesafe. Please provide all certifications and post on the wall. PIC and owner were not knowledgable on allergen or illness policy. Documentation will be sent over with this report. Observed letter grade on window is 2024. Observed a home stove fryolators ice machine toaster oven and microwave. Please provide spec sheets on all equipment. All equipment must be NSF approved. Observed laminated counter tops behind the front counter. Provide commerical grade counter tops.
*Handwashing Signage (C)
No hand signage at any of the hand sinks. Provide "employee must wash hands" at all hand sinks including bathroom.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Observed a space between the frame and the back exterior door. Repair door to ensure a tight fit and no rodents can enter the establishment. Observed missing ceiling above the stove the kitchen ceiling is not smooth cleanable or durable. Repair. Observed a vent in the middle of the kitchen. All pipes need to be enclosed if over prep area. Enclose pipe. Observed crack tiles behind the counter/lifted flooring in the dining area/and cracked kitchen tiles throughout the kitchen. Repair/replace tiles. All flooring must be smooth cleanable and durable. Observed drying racks that are wooden. Shelving needs to be smooth cleanable and durable. Observed missing molding around the door leading into the kitchen. Repair
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
No hood sticker on the hood. The back splash still has the plastic wrap on it. Contact licensed hood company to inspect hood remove plastic and get a sticker on the hood.
**Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
No irreversible thermometer or 160 thermal strips on site. Provide for the high temp dishmachine
**Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
No working food thermometer on site. Provide
**Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
No sanitizer at the 3 bay sink or for sanitizer buckets. The container is empty. Provide sanitizer for 3 bay sink and sanitizer buckets.
**Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
No thermometers inside any of the refrigeration units. Provide thermometers
***Compliance with Food Law (P)
Observed ice cream in the freezer with no label. Please provide invoices for the ice cream.
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
No consumer advisory on the static menu board. Offering burgers. Provide consumer advisory.
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
No Vomit & Diarrhea kit- onsite-Provide. Procedures and supplies will be sent over with this report.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Observed dust on the ceiling vent in the bathroom. Clean to remove dust
***Backflow Prevention (P)
PREP SINK- Observed no air gap. Please contact the licensed plumber to install an air gap under the prep sink. Licensed plumber needs to pull a proper permit at 1010 Mass ave. After the air gap has been installed the licensed plumber needs to contact the plumbing inspector to come out and sign off on the work. Health can not sign off until plumbing has approved.
*Using Drain Plugs (C)
No drain plugs for the 3 bay sink. Provide
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
No hand soap at the hand sink behind the front counter. Ensure all hand sinks have soap and means to dry hands at all times.
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
No means to dry hands at any of the hand sinks including the bathroom. Provide means to dry hands at all hand sinks.
Oct 23, 2026HE_FailExt17 violations
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
No 2026 Health Permit CFPM Allergen or Chokesafe. Please provide all certifications and post on the wall. PIC and owner were not knowledgable on allergen vomit & diarrhea kit or illness policy. Documentation will be sent over with this report. Observed letter grade on window is 2024. Observed a home stove fryolators ice machine toaster oven and microwave. Please provide spec sheets on all equipment. All equipment must be NSF approved. Observed laminated counter tops behind the front counter. Provide commerical grade counter tops.
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
No Vomit & Diarrhea kit- onsite-Provide. Procedures and supplies will be sent over with this report.
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
No consumer advisory on the static menu board. Offering burgers. Provide consumer advisory.
***Compliance with Food Law (P)
Observed ice cream in the freezer with no label. Please provide invoices for the ice cream.
**Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
No thermometers inside any of the refrigeration units. Provide thermometers
**Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
No working food thermometer on site. Provide
**Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
No irreversible thermometer or 160 thermal strips on site. Provide for the high temp dishmachine
**Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
No sanitizer at the 3 bay sink or for sanitizer buckets. The container is empty. Provide sanitizer for 3 bay sink and sanitizer buckets.
**Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
High temp dishmachine 143 Wash- Rinse- 172 and sometimes it goes to 184 for a second and then back down again. Contact licensed company to repair high temp dishmachine.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Observed dust on the ceiling vent in the bathroom. Clean to remove dust
***Backflow Prevention (P)
PREP SINK- Observed no air gap the sink is not properly connected and the one of the legs of the sink is not touching the floor. Please contact the licensed plumber to install the prep sink properly to ensure all 4 legs are on the ground an air gap is installed and that it is connected for use.
*Using Drain Plugs (C)
No drain plugs for the 3 bay sink. Provide
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
No hand soap at the hand sink behind the front counter. Ensure all hand sinks have soap and means to dry hands at all times.
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
No means to dry hands at any of the hand sinks including the bathroom. Provide means to dry hands at all hand sinks.
*Handwashing Signage (C)
No hand signage at any of the hand sinks. Provide "employee must wash hands" at all hand sinks including bathroom.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Observed a space between the frame and the back exterior door. Repair door to ensure a tight fit and no rodents can enter the establishment. Observed missing ceiling tiles above the stove. Repair. Observed a vent in the middle of the kitchen. All pipes need to be enclosed if over prep area. Enclose pipe. Observed crack tiles behind the counter. Repair tiles. All flooring must be cleanable and durable.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
No hood sticker on the hood. The back splash still has the plastic wrap on it. Contact licensed hood company to inspect hood remove plastic and get a sticker on the hood.
Oct 22, 2026HE_Fail17 violations
*Handwashing Signage (C)
No hand signage at any of the hand sinks. Provide "employee must wash hands" at all hand sinks including bathroom.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Observed dust on the ceiling vent in the bathroom. Clean to remove dust
**Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
High temp dishmachine 143 Wash- Rinse- 172 and sometimes it goes to 184 for a second and then back down again. Contact licensed company to repair high temp dishmachine.
**Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
No sanitizer at the 3 bay sink or for sanitizer buckets. The container is empty. Provide sanitizer for 3 bay sink and sanitizer buckets.
**Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
No irreversible thermometer or 160 thermal strips on site. Provide for the high temp dishmachine
**Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
No working food thermometer on site. Provide
**Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
No thermometers inside any of the refrigeration units. Provide thermometers
***Compliance with Food Law (P)
Observed ice cream in the freezer with no label. Please provide invoices for the ice cream.
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
No consumer advisory on the static menu board. Offering burgers. Provide consumer advisory.
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
No Vomit & Diarrhea kit- onsite-Provide. Procedures and supplies will be sent over with this report.
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
No 2026 Health Permit CFPM Allergen or Chokesafe. Please provide all certifications and post on the wall. Owner stated that at one time their were two owners and now there is only one. - New application will be sent over with this report. PIC and owner were not knowledgable on allergen vomit & diarrhea kit or illness policy. Documentation will be sent over with this report. Observed letter grade on window is 2024. Observed a home stove fryolators ice machine toaster oven and microwave. Please provide spec sheets on all equipment. All equipment must be NSF approved. Observed laminated counter tops behind the front counter. Provide commerical grade counter tops.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
No hood sticker on the hood. The back splash still has the plastic wrap on it. Contact licensed hood company to inspect hood remove plastic and get a sticker on the hood.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Observed a space between the frame and the back exterior door. Repair door to ensure a tight fit and no rodents can enter the establishment. Observed missing ceiling tiles above the stove. Repair. Observed a vent in the middle of the kitchen. All pipes need to be enclosed if over prep area. Enclose pipe. Observed crack tiles behind the counter. Repair tiles. All flooring must be cleanable and durable.
*Using Drain Plugs (C)
No drain plugs for the 3 bay sink. Provide
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
No hand soap at the hand sink behind the front counter. Ensure all hand sinks have soap and means to dry hands at all times.
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
No means to dry hands at any of the hand sinks including the bathroom. Provide means to dry hands at all hand sinks.
***Backflow Prevention (P)
PREP SINK- Observed no air gap the sink is not properly connected and the one of the legs of the sink is not touching the floor. Please contact the licensed plumber to install the prep sink properly to ensure all 4 legs are on the ground an air gap is installed and that it is connected for use.
Sep 5, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
**(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Power outage at the location Establishment has voluntarily closed Dry ice is being provided per PIC(not on site at the time of inspection) (discussed procedures with owner of possible discarding items if no refrigeration) Manager instructed to contact the ISD Health office @ 617-635-5326 The next business day to provide an update (After hours)Contact 311 or 617-635-4500 to request ISD Health & Electrical to re-inspect
Sep 5, 2026HE_VolClos1 violation
**(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Power outage at the location Establishment has voluntarily closed Dry ice is being provided per PIC(not on site at the time of inspection) (discussed procedures with owner of possible discarding items if no refrigeration) Manager instructed to contact the ISD Health office @ 617-635-5326 The next business day to provide an update (After hours)Contact 311 or 617-635-4500 to request ISD Health & Electrical to re-inspect
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