Bagel Guild
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Bagel Guild has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 4, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “clean condition-outer clothing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Bagel Guild's latest score of 58 falls below the Boston average of 86. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Restriction and storage-medicines (p)
Inspector notes: Employee medicines observed stored next to food items. Discontinue
590.007/7-207.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Package of raw shelled eggs observed stored above cooked bacon/ sausage and RTE hummus/ pesto. Discontinue. Store separate
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: CFPM to review inspection report and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of multiple storage bins exterior of multiple refrigeration unit observed soiled from visible dirty and food spills. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cutting boards observed heavily scored/ soiled Resurface/replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods storage bings with different substances observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
58
Dec 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up sanitizing buckets during hours of prep / kitchen operating hours as recommended with one segragated for raw foods and the other set up for ready to eat foods
590.003/3-304.14-C
Dispensing equipment protection of equipment and food (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the soap dispenser anchored to the wall above the three bay sink as it is no longer in use while just collecting soils - Remove as discussed
590.004/4-204.13-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinuie to use sponges when cleaning food contact surfaces such as pots pand and utensils - the restaurant can use sponges to clean floors- walls and ceilings as well as any other NON-food contact surfaces
590.004/4-101.16-C
86
Mar 22, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Change up aprons throughout the day as needed once an accumulation of visible food soils occur
590.002/2-304.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: All food handlers need to wear proper hair restraints when working / preparing foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all cooking equipment on site from visible food spils stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Mar 15, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Rep;lace wooden pizza boards with visible burn marks
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure all designated hand sinks are clean and clutter free from soiled pots and pans during hours of operation
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue the use of sponges to clean cutting boards
590.004/4-101.16-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are weraing proper hair restraintys when working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: All food handlers need to wear proper hair restraints when working / preparing foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current copy of food safety certofocate on site as discussed for the PIC
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Change up aprons throughout the day as needed once an accumulation of visible food soils occur
590.002/2-304.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units bulk food storage bions from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all cooking equipment on site from visible food spils stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure staff are wearing clean aprons / uniforms oince they begin food prep in the kitchen
590.002/2-304.11-C
55
Mar 8, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure all designated hand sinks are clean and clutter free from soiled pots and pans during hours of operation
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Rep;lace wooden pizza boards with visible burn marks
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units bulk food storage bions from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-202.16-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are weraing proper hair restraintys when working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue the use of sponges to clean cutting boards
590.004/4-101.16-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current copy of food safety certofocate on site as discussed for the PIC
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure staff are wearing clean aprons / uniforms oince they begin food prep in the kitchen
590.002/2-304.11-C
64
Dec 21, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 5, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 19, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bagel Guild last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bagel Guild on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bagel Guild?
Across the inspection record, “clean condition-outer clothing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bagel Guild.
How does Bagel Guild compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Bagel Guild most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Bagel Guild's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bagel Guild have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bagel Guild means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bagel Guild inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bagel Guild is inspected around three times per year on average.
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