Blank Street Coffee

647 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Blank Street Coffee, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Controlling pests” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Staff members returning to work without first washing hands. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No quats test kit upon inspection. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors in back area and service line with visible soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Jan 17, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Fruit flies observed in business. Provide an updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No allergen certificate or poster posted. Provide. 590.011
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
82
Dec 20, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Door gasket is broken. Replace. Unit is holding at 38F.
590.004/4-501.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Clean equipment stored on grease trap. Remove.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
90
Apr 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: No handwashing observed. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at handsink. Corrected.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at handsink. Corrected on site.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No certified food protection manage certificate. Provide
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small flies observed. Provide updated pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Three compartment sink is not setup properly. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters at the proper concentration and temperature.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom with waste paper and filth. Clean and disinfect.
590.006/6-501.18-C
50
Feb 8, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blank Street Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blank Street Coffee on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blank Street Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blank Street Coffee.

How does Blank Street Coffee compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Blank Street Coffee most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Blank Street Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blank Street Coffee have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blank Street Coffee 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 Blank Street Coffee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blank Street Coffee is inspected around two times per year on average.