Boston Bagel Company

753 E Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Boston Bagel Company has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 9, 2023. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Boston Bagel Company is from Feb 9, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to other South Boston restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 9, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Clean panini press of caked on food soils.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)

Inspector notes: Clean ice machine.

590.004/4-602.11-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles outside walkin cooler. Replace.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Sep 30, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Three compartment sink is leaking. Repair.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Reach in cooler with flip top door does not close with a seal. Replace door gaskets. Repair.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Aug 25, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 11 violations

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

Inspector notes: Sliced cheese 60F. Voluntarily discarded.

590.003/3-501.16-P

(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

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Fruit flies evident in back area. Provide updated IPM pest report for treatment of flies upon reinspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Clean inside ice machine of visible soils.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Three compartment sink is leaking. Repair.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Label sugar bin

590.003/3-302.12-C

Grease trap(c)

Inspector notes: Grease trap appears corroded and rotted on bottom and is leaking. Replace.

590.005/5-402.12-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove boxes and other items from around oven.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Food employees without hair restriants. Provide.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Reach in cooler with flip top door does not close with a seal. Replace door gaskets. Repair.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Food spatters on ceiling tiles in back room. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Aug 17, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

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

Inspector notes: Sliced cheese 60F. Voluntarily discarded.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Fruit flies evident in back area. Provide updated IPM pest report for treatment of flies upon reinspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Clean inside ice machine of visible soils.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Flip top/reach in cooler at service line with a holding temperature of 60F making a loud noise. All foods prepared once hour prior loaded into unit are being reloctaed to another flip top unit holding at below 41F. Make all necessary repairs.

590.004/4-301.11-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

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove boxes and other items from around oven.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Grease trap(c)

Inspector notes: Grease trap appears corroded and rotted on bottom and is leaking. Replace.

590.005/5-402.12-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Three compartment sink is leaking. Repair.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Food spatters on ceiling tiles in back room. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Label sugar bin

590.003/3-302.12-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Food employees without hair restriants. Provide.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boston Bagel Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boston Bagel Company on file is from Feb 9, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boston Bagel Company?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Boston Bagel Company.

How does Boston Bagel Company compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

Boston Bagel Company most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the South Boston average of 87.

Has Boston Bagel Company's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Boston Bagel Company have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Boston Bagel Company means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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