Inspection record
Manhattan Bagel and Coffee Co
147 Massachusetts Av · Boston, MA 02115
3inspections since May 2026
43violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out
Inspection history
Jul 27, 2026HE_Pass7 violations
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Multiple priority priority foundation and core violations noted on inspection Proof that the employees are not training in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigend duties Person doing ware washing is not doing the 3 step method Wash Rinse Sanitize (information provided during inspection See complete inspection for violations
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Built up soils on walls attachments ceiling and attachments floor under and behind all equipment kitchen/prep/ware washing/serving and storage areas Built up soils on drain board attached to wall
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of flies in seating prep/ware washing/serving line area Provide full extermination and IPM report from licensed exterminator date between today and reinspection
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Unnecessary articles equipment clutter throughout prep/ware washing areas
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Wooden surfaces/shelving/counter tops exposed wood. Counter top above washing machine covered in tapes Light sheilds broken in food prep/ware washing area Floor drain in serving area has a wooden cover
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Salad/sandwich/bagel prep refrigerator 71 F Roast beef 51 F
Jul 20, 2026HE_Hearing18 violations
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Wooden surfaces/shelving/counter tops exposed wood. Counter top above washing machine covered in tapes Light sheilds broken in food prep/ware washing area Floor drain in serving area has a wooden cover
***Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)
Soils on in use food containers
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Multiple priority priority foundation and core violations noted on inspection Proof that the employees are not training in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigend duties Person doing ware washing is not doing the 3 step method Wash Rinse Sanitize (information provided during inspection See complete inspection for violations
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Employee bathroom A/C discharge pipes draining into hand sink Pipes removed from hand sink
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Built up soils on walls attachments ceiling and attachments floor under and behind all equipment kitchen/prep/ware washing/serving and storage areas Built up soils on drain board attached to wall
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of flies in seating prep/ware washing/serving line area Provide full extermination and IPM report from licensed exterminator date between today and reinspection
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Unnecessary articles equipment clutter throughout prep/ware washing areas
***Separation-Storage (P)
Toxic chemical stored on shelving next to food prep sink
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
No vomit and diarrheal kit and instructions - Discussed and provided instructions during inspection
***Cleaning Procedure (P)
Observed no hand washing being performed during inspection Employee bathroom has airdryer and no barrier to turn water off and open door
*(B) Cooling Methods (C)
Cooling cooked food in sandwich/salad prep
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Salad/sandwich/bagel prep refrigerator 71 F Roast beef 51 F
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
*Food Labels (C)
Food containers not labeled
**Food Labels (Pf)
Packaged salads for customer self service are not labeled At time of reinspection there were not prepackaged foods for customer self service
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Some refrigeration units missing thermometers
**Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
No thin probe food thermometer
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Clean all food contact equipment and ovens etc.
Jul 16, 2026HE_Fail18 violations
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Salad/sandwich/bagel prep refrigerator 71 F Cheese 51 F Sprouts 79 F and 81 F Cut tomatoes 58 F
*Food Labels (C)
Food containers not labeled
***Cleaning Procedure (P)
Observed no hand washing being performed during inspection Employee bathroom has airdryer and no barrier to turn water off and open door
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Multiple priority priority foundation and core violations noted on inspection Proof that the employees are not training in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigend duties Person doing ware washing is not doing the 3 step method Wash Rinse Sanitize (information provided during inspection See complete inspection for violations
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
No vomit and diarrheal kit and instructions - Discussed and provided instructions during inspection
***Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)
Soils on in use food containers
*(B) Cooling Methods (C)
Cooling cooked food in sandwich/salad prep
**Food Labels (Pf)
Packaged salads for customer self service are not labeled
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Some refrigeration units missing thermometers
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of flies in seating prep/ware washing/serving line area Provide full extermination and IPM report from licensed exterminator date between today and reinspection
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Unnecessary articles equipment clutter throughout prep/ware washing areas
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Wooden surfaces/shelving/counter tops exposed wood. Counter top above washing machine covered in tapes Light sheilds broken in food prep/ware washing area Floor drain in serving area has a wooden cover
***Separation-Storage (P)
Toxic chemical stored on shelving next to food prep sink
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Built up soils on walls attachments ceiling and attachments floor under and behind all equipment kitchen/prep/ware washing/serving and storage areas Built up soils on drain board attached to wall
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Employee bathroom A/C discharge pipes draining into hand sink
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Clean all food contact equipment and ovens etc.
**Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
No thin probe food thermometer
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