Berklee College of Music
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Berklee College of Music 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Berklee College of Music trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on hood filters over oven area Built up soils on walls in True Balance area
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Chipped paint and rust on 3 grease traps - Ware washing and hallway outside elevator Wall in disrepair behind waffle area
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on gas range top Built up soils on ovens interior and exterior
590.004/4-602.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on refrigeration door handles throughout 2nd and 3rd. floor Build up soils on bread food storage containers
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Broken food containers and missing lids in food storage area
590.003/3-305.11-C
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Oct 22, 2025
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: Salad bar Honeydew melon 54 F Cantalope 53 F Items removed from service
590.003/3-501.16-P
(b) and (c) consumer self-service operations (pf)
Inspector notes: No protection at soup areas not protected from contamination (2nd and 3rd floors)
590.003/3-306.13-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepacked breakfast sandwiches not labeled per code
590.003/3-602.11-PF
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Plates bowls pans not inverted - Food prep/dispensing areas (2nd. and 3rd. floor)
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: In floor grease traps - Chipping paint and rust on exterior - Ware washing/prep Repair walls and attachments throughout food prep areas
590.006/6-501.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No use utensils signs at customer self service areas - Waffles Smoothie toaster areas
590.003/3-307.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under and behind equipment in ware washing 3rd floor
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Feb 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sauteed mushrooms 60F sauce 51F. Products removed from service and reheated to above 165F. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of employee handwashing. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Bake shop battery dead in paper towel dispenser warewashing area no paper towels. Corrected on site.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Variance requirement (pf)
Inspector notes: Sprouting of seeds occuring for greens. Discontinue and apply for a variance. Provided application.
590.003/3-502.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile. Replace.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under service line with soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Oct 15, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Food prep sinks- no indirect plumbing/air gaps
590.006/6-501.11-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting clean equipment in ware washing area
590.004/4-901.11-C
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Aug 13, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Employees entering ware washing area and resuming duties without removing soiled gloves and washing hands
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sautee mushrooms 57 F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine final rinse gauage 200 F
590.004/4-204.112-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Rust on interior of ice machine
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Food prep sinks- no indirect plumbing/air gaps
590.006/6-501.11-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting clean equipment in ware washing area
590.004/4-901.11-C
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Jul 30, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sautee mushrooms 57 F
590.003/3-501.16-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Employees entering ware washing area and resuming duties without removing soiled gloves and washing hands
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Rust on interior of ice machine
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine final rinse gauage 200 F
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting clean equipment in ware washing area
590.004/4-901.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Food prep sinks- no indirect plumbing/air gaps
590.006/6-501.11-C
55
Mar 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Hand soap dispensers above prep table - Prep/allergen prep/salad prep areas
590.007/7-201.11-P
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No proper protection to food items at smoothy bar No splash guards between hand sink and prep table - Allergen Prep
590.003/3-307.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Chipped paint and rust on grease traps in ware washing areas Openings in ceiling in ware washing room (second floor) Gaps in food filters over cooking equipment (second and third floor) Using plastic wrap to hold shelving in upright two door refrigeration (second floor) FX Series refrigeration drawer (bottom does not open) repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting cups/glass ware in dining area Pots pans bowls plates etc not inverted - Storage/ware washing areas
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting clean and sanitized equipment ware washing areas
590.004/4-901.11-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exterior of cooking equipment (second and third floor)
590.004/4-602.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exterior of on line refrigeration units (second and third floor)
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Storing utensil in water at grill area
590.003/3-304.12-C
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Sep 25, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine rinse temp reading 220-230F.Repair Maintain rinse temp 180-194F or per manufactures instructions. Temp disk reading 119F Discontinue using the machine 3 bay sink is available along with an alternate dish machine on the 2nd floor Manager has called for service
590.004/4-501.112-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Freezer unit "110F" observed with interior ice buildup preventing the door from closing properly.Remove all ice obstructing the door. Repair as needed
590.004/4-601.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine observed leaking.Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Blast chiller unit not operating.Repair/replace Unit is out of service work order submitted
590.004/4-501.11-C
78
Feb 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine sanitizer temp reading 175F.Repair Maintain sanitizer temp 180-194F or per manufactures instructions. PIC to use 3 bay sink & 2nd floor machine Color changing strip not registering properly
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink fixture in the corner location not operating.Repair (Alternate handwash will be used)
590.006/6-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: #1 handsink observed clogged/not operating.Repair PIC stating facilities is addressing #2 dishroom handsink will be used & is properly functioning.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under/around level 2 cook line equipment to remove debris/grease Clean floor under fryers to remove grease/soils-2nd floor service line
590.006/6-501.13-C
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Sep 14, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Mushrooms 53F Butternut squash 61F Roasted peppers 54F Black beans 53F Chic peas 51F Chop sweet potato 55F at the salad bar. Maintain items 41F or below PIC removed to cool/hold 41F or below. Discussed cold holding with the PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Blast chiller unit not operating.Repair PIC stating awaiting parts.
590.004/4-501.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exteriors of the double deck oven & range to remove built up soils. Clean to remove excess ice build up from the interior of the walk in freezer.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove bus bucket of stagnate water from under the dish drop off line. Mops & brooms observed stored next to the cook line handwash station. Provide a designated location for storage.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Prep sink fixtures observed loose.Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors in the 2nd & 3rd floor storage rooms to remove soils/debris. Clean the walk in freezer floor to remove debris & excess ice build up.
590.006/6-501.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Berklee College of Music last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Berklee College of Music on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Berklee College of Music?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Berklee College of Music.
How does Berklee College of Music compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Berklee College of Music most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Berklee College of Music's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Berklee College of Music have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Berklee College of Music 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 Berklee College of Music inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Berklee College of Music is inspected around three times per year on average.
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