Ben & Jerry's

174 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Ben & Jerry's eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Nonfood contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: At the front door observed gaps at the bottom of the door and at the left of the door that allow daylight to be seen when closed; repair or replace the door and frame or add a door sweep to prevent pest entry.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Aug 29, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: Trash bin without cover. Provide covered waste bin for restroom.

590.005/5-501.17-C

Mar 3, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: Trash bin in bathroom without cover. Provide covered waste bin.

590.005/5-501.17-C

Sep 9, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Missing floor tiles in back hallway. Repair as needed for smooth cleanable surface

590.006/6-501.11-C

Mar 18, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Dead mouse and roaches under scoop station table. Discard dead pests to prevent contamination

590.006/6-501.112-C

Toilet rooms enclosed (c)

Inspector notes: Spring on bathroom door is broken. Repair/replace as needed so bathroom door is self-closing

590.006/6-202.14-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Mouse droppings in catering storage area under shelves around hot water tanks and in electrical closet. Clean and monitor for activity

590.004/4-602.13-C

Oct 16, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 15, 2023

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Intensity-lighting (c)

Inspector notes: Light outside of walkin in prep area not properly working- Repair/replace bulb

590.006/6-303.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floors including in walkin with foods spills and debris- Clean

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage prohibited areas (c)

Inspector notes: Bottled syrups stored below the handsink at the front service counter- Removed

590.003/3-305.12-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Catering area cluttered with items stored on the floor- Clean

590.006/6-501.114-C

Sep 13, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floor of walkin with soils and spills Interiors of cabinets with food soils and spills Violation has been noted on previous inspection reports Maintain routine cleaning schedules

590.004/4-602.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ben & Jerry's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ben & Jerry's on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ben & Jerry's?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ben & Jerry's.

How does Ben & Jerry's compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Ben & Jerry's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Ben & Jerry's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ben & Jerry's have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ben & Jerry's 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 Ben & Jerry's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ben & Jerry's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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