Ben & Jerry's

77 Seaport Bl, Boston, MA 02210
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Ben & Jerry's, the earliest from 2022. Ben & Jerry's was last inspected on Mar 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food soils and debri under the stand up freezer. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed the metal vent broken off stand up freezer. Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
90
Mar 18, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light is out in back area. Replace.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Equipment panel on reach in cooler is loose and soiled. Re attached clean to remove.
590.004/4-501.11-C
90
Apr 24, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No certified food protection manager on site. Provide or proof of enrollment upon reinpsection.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean prep table and area in back area of food spatters and soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Aug 4, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Clean HVAC vent above service line of visible dust buildup.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean fronts and door handles of refrigerator units of buildup of food soils and spatters.
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Apr 29, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Barrier door to service line has been removed. Reinstall.
590.003/3-307.11-C
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ben & Jerry's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ben & Jerry's on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains nine 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 100 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.