Blackbird Donuts
Last inspected: May 5, 2026
100
Score
Blackbird Donuts appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On May 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “single-service and single-use articles required use”, showing up two times.
Blackbird Donuts' latest score of 100 sits above the Boston average of 86. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
May 5, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No presence of chlorine when tested. Make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Single-service and single-use articles required use (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine is not sanitizing properly. Establishment shall move to all disposables until repairs are made.
590.004/4-502.12-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test kit available. Provide. Test kits present are for lactic acid & food PH strips.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
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Apr 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No presence of chlorine sanitizer after dish machine ran twice and primed. Make all necessary repairs. PIC to sanitize at equipment at sister location until repairs are made. (coffee brewer components) all other wares are disposable.
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: CFPM & Allergen posted is for a former employee per PIC on site. Provide current or proof of enrollment.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
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Mar 13, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Single-service and single-use articles required use (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine not sanitizing. All disposables shall be used.
590.004/4-502.12-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine is not registering presence of chlorine sanitizer. Repair.
590.004/4-501.114-P
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Dec 4, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dishmachine 0 PPM Dish washing company called All ware washing equipment will go back to the Commissary at Holden Street Boston MA
590.004/4-501.114-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty - Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No person in charge
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No proof of a full time on site certified food protection manager (repeat violation)
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unnecessary item from bathroom and behind counter
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Tape on exterior of ice machine
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning implements and supplies (c)
Inspector notes: Mops brooms etc not raised 6" above the floor - Behind counter
590.005/5-501.18-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Using sponges in ware washing
590.004/4-101.16-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Jun 6, 2023
Routine
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC Anna on site without knowledge of food safety or sanitation requirements. Documents will be submitted via email to review / retrain all employees.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no food thermometers and PIC informed not being sure as to where to find. Review food safety requirements.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no test kit for sanitizer. PIC stated being uncertain where to locate. Re-train on food safety requirements
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills on condiment counter and coffee grind spills at grinder. Clean / sanitize surfaces to eliminate spillage
590.004/4-601.11-PF
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Nov 21, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Employee did not wash hands before donning on clean gloves Employee did not wash hands upon returning to work
590.002/2-301.14-P
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometer
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Customer brought small dog into establishment and PIC did not address I provided the Code and ADA requirement via email
590.006/6-501.115-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC not demonstrating knowledge in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties Did not know here the test kit and food thermometer Did not was hands before donning on clean gloves Did not wash hand when returning to work station All employees must be trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties and the PIC must oversee day to day operations per code
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Mechanical company repairing ice machine during operating hours (small counter/ware washing/food handling)
590.003/3-307.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraint
590.002/2-402.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: I was informed that the certified food protection manager posted at this location is not here full time
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometer for hot holding unit Broken thermometer in 2 door refrigeration unit
590.004/4-204.112-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blackbird Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blackbird Donuts on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blackbird Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “single-service and single-use articles required use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blackbird Donuts.
How does Blackbird Donuts compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Blackbird Donuts most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Blackbird Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Blackbird Donuts have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Blackbird Donuts 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 Blackbird Donuts inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blackbird Donuts is inspected around two times per year on average.
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