Airist Boston @ Air France Lounge

500 Terminal Rd, East Boston, MA 02128

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Airist Boston @ Air France Lounge stretching back to 2022. On Aug 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Surface characteristics-indoor areas” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Compared to the broader East Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 91, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 19, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 20, 2024

Routine

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine soiled. Clean and sanitize properly.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Some rodent-like droppings observed at prep area under equipment. Provide an IPM report from licensed exterminator.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Mar 28, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine very soiled. Clean and sanitize properly.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed pasta hot (180F) placed in plastic container with lid. Discontinue cool properly in shallow metal containers and under temperature /time control.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Bulk food container (rice) without label. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed paper towels used to wipe cutting boards. Set up properly boxes with wipes in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)

Inspector notes: Observed bowl used to dispense bulk rice. Discontinue use handled utensils only.

590.004/4-903.11-C1

Jun 13, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: CPIC is not on site as it is thier day off leaving no CPIC available / Provide a certified person in charge to be on site during all operational hours. Suggested having more than 1 person certified to cover all shifts/days off.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Mar 6, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Turkey sandwiches 59F Yogurt 57F. Out on a cold plate at the self service line / Discussed using an ice bed to help maintain temperatures / Provide 41F or below

590.003/3-501.16-P

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of ice machine with visible sois / Clean to remove

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide paper towels in the dispenser at the handsink / Paper towel roll was available on the other side of wall above the prep station.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Flooring near ice machine is ripped and coming up / Repair

590.006/6-101.11-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Dish machine appears to be leaking from underneath causing water stains on floor / Repair or replace the machine

590.004/4-501.11-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Carpeted shelving that was once used for luggage keep is now used for food and dry good storage. Shelves are visible soiled and are not easily cleanable / Remove carpet from all shelving and seal any exposed wood

590.006/6-101.11-C

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Water stains and food debis surrounding dish machine / Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.12-C

Sep 6, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Ceiling vent cover with visible dust build up / Clean to remove Walls above ice machine with visible soils / Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.12-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Floors at the threshold between the back storage room and kitchen area starting to crack/come up / Repair

590.006/6-101.11-C

Jun 30, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Shelving in back area is carpeted and with visible stains and soils / Provide a deep clean to the shelving and maintain or remove the fabric all together to make a more easily cleanable surface.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Food debris and other soils under equipment and shelving. Provide a deep clean to the floors in these areas. Equipment will have to be moved

590.006/6-501.12-C

Show all 7 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Airist Boston @ Air France Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Airist Boston @ Air France Lounge on file is from Aug 19, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Airist Boston @ Air France Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Airist Boston @ Air France Lounge.

How does Airist Boston @ Air France Lounge compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Airist Boston @ Air France Lounge most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Airist Boston @ Air France Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Airist Boston @ Air France Lounge have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Airist Boston @ Air France Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Airist Boston @ Air France Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Airist Boston @ Air France Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Legal Seafoods

500 Terminal Rd

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Vineyard Grille

500 Terminal Rd

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Stephanie's

500 Terminal Rd

Score: 90 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in East Boston → Café / Breakfast restaurants in Boston → Café / Breakfast restaurants in East Boston