Inspection record
Sodexomagic @ Merck Boston Cafe
33 Avenue Louis Pasteur · Boston, MA 02115
6inspections since May 2026
22violations recorded
HE_Filedlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out
Inspection history
Aug 24, 2026HE_Filed2 violations
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
High temp dishmachine- is still under repair. 158F. Discontinue using the dishmachine until it has been repaired. Use 3 bay sink (200ppm). Please keep us updated.
**Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
High temp dishmachine- 158F. Staff ran the machine w/irreversible thermometer and 160 thermal strips a few times. Discontinue using the dishmachine until it has been repaired. Use 3 bay sink (200ppm).
Jul 21, 2026HE_FailExt1 violation
**Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
High temp dishmachine- 158F. Staff ran the machine w/irreversible thermometer and 160 thermal strips a few times. Discontinue using the dishmachine until it has been repaired. Use 3 bay sink (200ppm).
Jul 13, 2026HE_Fail1 violation
**Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
High temp dishmachine- 158F. Staff ran the machine w/irreversible thermometer and 160 thermal strips a few times. Discontinue using the dishmachine until it has been repaired. Use 3 bay sink (200ppm).
Jun 26, 2026HE_Pass3 violations
***Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
No indirect plumbing at 2 bay food prep sink
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Rust and chipped paint on exterior of grease trap at 3 bay sink
**Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)
Wash temperature 171 F
May 28, 2026HE_FailExt8 violations
**Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)
Wash temperature 171 F
**Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
Final rinse gauge 201 F
*Handwashing Signage (C)
So hand sinks do not have signage reminding employees to wash hands
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Built up soils on hood above cooking equipment
***(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
Food handlers multitasking wearing single use disposable gloves
***Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
No indirect plumbing at 2 bay food prep sink
***(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Mac and Cheese 110 F item removed Chicken 95 F item removed
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Rust and chipped paint on exterior of grease trap at 3 bay sink
May 22, 2026HE_Fail7 violations
***Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
No indirect plumbing at 2 bay food prep sink
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Missing ceiling tiles above prep table at end of cooking line Hand sink water is 154 F (ware washing 3 bay sink) - facilities aware of issue and employee will be using hand sink at the enterance to the ware washing room Rust and chipped paint on exterior of grease trap at 3 bay sink
*Handwashing Signage (C)
So hand sinks do not have signage reminding employees to wash hands
***(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
Food handlers multitasking wearing single use disposable gloves
**Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
Final rinse gauge 201 F
***(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Mac and Cheese 110 F item removed Chicken 95 F item removed
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Built up soils on hood above cooking equipment
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