Inspection record
Ralphs Coffee
131 Seaport Bl · Boston, MA 02210
3inspections since May 2026
16violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out
Inspection history
Aug 20, 2026HE_Pass8 violations
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Observed milk carton stored in counter top ice well @ 47F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
**Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Provide food thermometers in order to monitor cold holding of sandwiches @ 41F or below
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Observed no paper towels at front counter handsink. Discussed with PIC to ensure all handsinks are fully stocked with soap and paper towels at all times. COS
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed coffee spills / beans / trash and water on floors in back area and service counter. Clean with frequency to prevent harborage
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Observed back area handsink blocked with coat rack & step ladder Instructed PIC to remove and ensure handsink is clear and accessible for proper handwashing. COS
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Observed handsink unidentifed at front counter. Provide handwashing signage at the appropriate handsink used for handwashing.
*Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
Observed pastries stored in cabinet next to trash barrel. Immediately remove and properly store
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Observed bags of ice stored on floor and open bagged foods stored outside of bulk containers in back area. Instructed PIC to remove and ensure proper storage of all stated items
Aug 12, 2026HE_Fail8 violations
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Observed back area handsink blocked with coat rack & step ladder Instructed PIC to remove and ensure handsink is clear and accessible for proper handwashing. COS
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Observed handsink unidentifed at front counter. Provide handwashing signage at the appropriate handsink used for handwashing.
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Observed bags of ice stored on floor and open bagged foods stored outside of bulk containers in back area. Instructed PIC to remove and ensure proper storage of all stated items
*Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
Observed pastries stored in cabinet next to trash barrel. Immediately remove and properly store
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Observed milk carton stored in counter top ice well @ 47F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Observed no paper towels at front counter handsink. Discussed with PIC to ensure all handsinks are fully stocked with soap and paper towels at all times. COS
**Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Provide food thermometers in order to monitor cold holding of sandwiches @ 41F or below
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed coffee spills / beans / trash and water on floors in back area and service counter. Clean with frequency to prevent harborage
Jul 17, 2026HE_Pass0 violations
No violations recorded on this inspection.
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