Blank Street Coffee

123 Pinckney St, Boston, MA 02114

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Blank Street Coffee has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“System maintained in good repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Blank Street Coffee's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Multiple TCS milks and nondairy milks in the Summit reach-in refrigerator at 58-68F the internal thermometer reads 54F and the refrigerator is set to maximum cold setting. Per the person in charge all the milks had been put into the Summit unit within the last twenty minutes so they placed them back into the standing refrigerator next to the three compartment sink that is working properly. Hold TCS foods at 41F and below and have the Summit refrigerator serviced or replaced.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No vomit and diarrhea event cleanup procedures were able to be presented during the inspection; provide.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Observed two food handlers without effective hair restraints handling and preparing drinks and foods; provide effective hair restraints.

590.002/2-402.11-C

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

Inspector notes: In the first floor storage closet observed a hole in the ceiling; repair or replace the ceiling to prevent pest entry.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Jul 16, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: CFPM certificate posted is from a former manager. Provide current or proof of enrollment. No Allergen certificate posted. Provide current

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floors of visible soils and buildup.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Prohibitions (c)

Inspector notes: Pans squeeze bottles utensils stored strewn on basement floors. Remove. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry. Store in protected areas.

590.004/4-903.12-C1

Jan 17, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 13, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: Waste pipe in basement has been replaced. Provide copy of plumbing permit.

590.005/5-205.15-P

Sep 27, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: Waste pipe in basement has been replaced. Provide copy of plumbing permit.

590.005/5-205.15-P

Sep 3, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: Basement wall with slow leak around what appears to be a waste pipe with drip marks on wall. Make all necessary repairs. Clean and disinfect all affected areas. No backups occured in any sinks per on site PIC.

590.005/5-205.15-P

Jan 16, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: The three compartment sink is not setup properly. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters at the proper concentration and temperatures.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Warewashing equipment cleaning frequency (c)

Inspector notes: Houseplants on three compartment sink. Remove.

590.004/4-501.14-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Boxes and bag of trash blocking rear egress. Remove. Out of use ice machine. Repair or remove.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Aug 21, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations.

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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Establishment is holding flatbeads at room temperature in a display case at the front service counter. One product is topped with mushrooms and onions and the other product is topped with potato and gruyere cheese. Also noted are croissants with ham/cheese and another with just cheese. Provide information from the purveyor that indicates the products may be held at room temperature. Additional products at the location are held under refrigeration.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)

Inspector notes: Quats sanitizer set up in the 3 bay sink from an automated dispenser tested at above 500ppm Maintain at 200-400ppm Add water to the solution until propr adjustments are made

590.007/7-204.11-P

Feb 27, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 10, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blank Street Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blank Street Coffee on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blank Street Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited three 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 70 out of 100, which is lower 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 medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Blank Street Coffee means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Blank Street Coffee inspected?

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

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