Blue Bottle Coffee

800 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Blue Bottle Coffee has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

“Controlling pests” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 2, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Updated IPM pest control report dated 1/28/26 with open conditions listed "resolved" on report that still exist. Namely under ice machine needs to be cleaned. Dust and debri apparent under reach in coolers. Clean to remove. Provide clean updated IPM pest control report post dated after todays visit and email it to thomas.curran@boston.gov

590.006/6-501.111-C

Jan 15, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Mice droppings have been cleaned up. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-C

Jan 8, 2026

Routine

1 major violation.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Mice droppings on floor behind reach in cooler next to dish machine. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Dec 29, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 25, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: There is a small leak coming from under the high temp dish machine.Repair PIC stating a work order has been placed There is a 3 bay sink available for use Dish machine tested in compliance

590.004/4-501.11-C

Feb 28, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

590.004/4-501.11-C

Oct 28, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 7, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide an irreversible temperature indicator for the high temp dish machine.

590.004/4-204.112-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: The posted certified food manager & allergen awareness employee no longer works at this location. Provide the current certifications from a full time employee

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Jul 24, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Water damaged ceiling tiles observed in back of house. Repair.

590.006/6-201.16-C

Jan 10, 2023

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Production line floor is soiled. Clean all soils

590.006/6-501.12-C

Receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Observed open trash receptacles in back of house with bagged trash stored on ground. Close all receptacles and maintain clean.

590.005/5-501.13-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Soils in the bottom of the back of house coffee refrigertor. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Observed hand sink leaking into pitcher on production line. Repair as necessary.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Jul 27, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Sanitizer bucket on production line at 0ppm after multiple tests. Person in charge corrected.

590.004/4-501.114-P

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed three bottles of expired milk dated 7/21/22. Person in charge discarded.

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Bottom of refrigerator #4 is soiled with coffee spills. Espresso station is covered with coffee grinds. Clean to remove all soils.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Apr 25, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Bottle Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Bottle Coffee on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blue Bottle Coffee?

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

How does Blue Bottle Coffee compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Blue Bottle Coffee most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Blue Bottle Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue Bottle Coffee have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blue Bottle 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 Blue Bottle Coffee inspected?

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

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