Bruegger's Bagel Bakery
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
86
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Bruegger's Bagel Bakery stretching back to 2022. On Dec 4, 2025, 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.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly 15 violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Boston restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent activity on the metal shelving unit and floor. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a metal exhaust pipe without covering. PIC will follow up to assure it can be covered with mess or capped off to prevent access. Provide a repair order on reinspection date if it is not completed.
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Feb 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a Quats sanitizer test kit on site. (test done using the inspectors test kit)
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under the bagel rack & in the baking room to remove food debris(crumbs) (Clean with more frequency)
590.006/6-501.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees observed missing hair restaints.Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: There were 2 voids observed in the lobby lower wall molding-at the rear stairs & next to the freezer unit closet.Repair Locations were discussed with the PIC to prevent possible pest access.
590.006/6-101.11-C
78
Oct 7, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Door on both sides of walk in unit chipped and missing paint Doors on bathoom chipped scrapped paint Rust on exterior of grease trap
590.006/6-501.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Rust on interior of ice bin on line Using barrier between ice and bin - New ice bin on order
590.003/3-307.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Washing produce in middle bay of 3 bay sink per PIC (there is a chemical feed at 3 bay sink for soap and sanitizer) Install food prep sink or provide prewashed precut produce Sink is on order Starting 08-31-2024 prep cut prep washed produce will be in place
590.003/3-307.11-C
86
Aug 29, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler multitasking wearing disposable gloves (single use gloves)
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sandwich unit 55 F Cream cheese 51 F Pastami 54 F Ham 53 F Removed from service
590.003/3-501.16-P
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No person in charge
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written instructions for responding to the clean up of vomiting and diarrheal incidents (I provided at this inspection and last inspection) Kit not complete (reviewed with PIC)
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of flies at condiments/trash areas in dining room Evidence of flies in prep area Provided full extermination and fly control plan from a licensed exterminators prior to reinspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No proof of a full time on site certified food protection manager
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Rust on interior of ice bin on line Using barrier between ice and bin - New ice bin on order
590.003/3-307.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Washing produce in middle bay of 3 bay sink per PIC (there is a chemical feed at 3 bay sink for soap and sanitizer) Install food prep sink or provide prewashed precut produce Sink is on order Starting 08-31-2024 prep cut prep washed produce will be in place
590.003/3-307.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn and deep cuts in cutting boards
590.004/4-501.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Build up soils and discoloration of Bagel Stones
590.004/4-601.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Door gaskets in disrepair on 3 door beverage air
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on bagel oven
590.004/4-602.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraint
590.002/2-402.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Door on both sides of walk in unit chipped and missing paint Doors on bathoom chipped scrapped paint Rust on exterior of grease trap
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all milk crates and unnecessary articles from premises
590.006/6-501.114-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Several light fixtures not working in bagel prep/ware washing areas
590.006/6-303.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelving wire wooden and solid metal soiled Built up soils on interior and exterior of refrigeration units including door handles gaskets throughout
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floor including exterior of grease trap and attachments Built up soils on hoods above bagel oven and kettle Built up soils on ceiling tiles light shields and attachments in seating area prep areas ware washing etc. throughout Built up soils on walls and attachments prep areas ware washing storage areas etc. throughout
590.006/6-201.11-C
27
Aug 23, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sandwich unit 55 F Cream cheese 51 F Pastami 54 F Ham 53 F Removed from service
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food contact with equipment utensils and linens (p)
Inspector notes: Rust on interior of ice bin on line
590.003/3-304.11-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler multitasking wearing disposable gloves (single use gloves)
590.003/3-304.15-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written instructions for responding to the clean up of vomiting and diarrheal incidents (I provided at this inspection and last inspection) Kit not complete (reviewed with PIC)
590.002/2-501.11-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
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of flies at condiments/trash areas in dining room Evidence of flies in prep area Provided full extermination and fly control plan from a licensed exterminators prior to reinspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Door on both sides of walk in unit chipped and missing paint Doors on bathoom chipped scrapped paint Cabinet door missing at trash compartment at condiments Shelving under trash storage worn condiments section Gap between front double doors Sides of front double doors in disrepair Rust on exterior of grease trap Rust on bottom shelf of bagel cutting table
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all milk crates and unnecessary articles from premises
590.006/6-501.114-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Several light fixtures not working in bagel prep/ware washing areas
590.006/6-303.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floor including exterior of grease trap and attachments Built up soils on hoods above bagel oven and kettle Built up soils on ceiling tiles light shields and attachments in seating area prep areas ware washing etc. throughout Built up soils on walls and attachments prep areas ware washing storage areas etc. throughout
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelving wire wooden and solid metal soiled Built up soils on interior and exterior of refrigeration units including door handles gaskets throughout
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on bagel oven
590.004/4-602.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Door gaskets in disrepair on 3 door beverage air
590.004/4-601.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Build up soils and discoloration of Bagel Stones
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn and deep cuts in cutting boards
590.004/4-501.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraint
590.002/2-402.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Washing produce in middle bay of 3 bay sink per PIC (there is a chemical feed at 3 bay sink for soap and sanitizer Install food prep sink or provide prewashed precut produce
590.003/3-307.11-C
25
Mar 19, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: One hand sink on line soap dispenser broken- Corrected on site PIC had placed a pump soap dispenser at his hand sink
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: All 3 paper towel dispensers not operating - PIC took corrective action during inspection
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils and dust on hood above oven Built up soils on ceiling and attachements - Kitchen/prep/serving line etc
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Provide proper storage of all wiping cloths per code
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food storage containers in bagel area not labeled
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exterior of all refrigeration units Built up soils on shelving
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Toaster - Built up soils Bagel oven - Built up soils on interior and exterior
590.004/4-602.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn cutting boards on sandwich prep
590.004/4-501.12-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting food container pans etc on drain board - Ware washing
590.004/4-901.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Ice bucket upright on ice machine
590.004/4-903.11-C1
55
Sep 21, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Fruit/drain flies observed on the walls around the handwash station at the coffee counter. Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection Clean/sanitize the affected locations
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Toilet flush handle not operating.Repair Rest room is out of service second rest room operating
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors to remove excess debris. Clean the walls & attached equipment around the front counter coffee station to remove soils and evidence of fruit/drain flies.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the cardboard from the floor.
590.004/4-502.13-C
78
Jan 18, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under the soda syrup dispensing rack to remove spills.
590.006/6-501.13-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the wall around the sandwich station trash receptacle to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees missing hair restraints.Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
86
Oct 24, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Large amounts of fruit/drain flies at the handwash station near the register.Provide pest report upon re-inspection. Clean/sanitize location
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide working internal thermometers in the 2 door reach in units.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes storage containers debris on the floor /tables in the dining location.Clean the floor remove & organize boxes & storage to a designated location.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors in the walk in bagel prep counter under/around all equipment to remove soils/debris.
590.006/6-501.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the self service counter to remove soils/spills.
590.004/4-601.11-C
70
Jun 13, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Posted certified food managers certificate observed expired.Provide current certificate from a full time employee. PIC provided proof for a test on 5/17/22
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the compressor fan grates in the walk in unit to remove dust build up.
590.006/6-201.17-C
90
May 11, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Posted certified food managers certificate observed expired.Provide current certificate from a full time employee. PIC provided proof for a test on 5/17/22
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Handwash sink observed leaking near the barrier(barrier with possible crack).Repair/reseal
590.004/4-501.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the compressor fan grates in the walk in unit to remove dust build up.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the broken compressor fan grate in the walkin unit.
590.006/6-501.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bruegger's Bagel Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bruegger's Bagel Bakery on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bruegger's Bagel Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bruegger's Bagel Bakery.
How does Bruegger's Bagel Bakery compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Bruegger's Bagel Bakery most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.
Has Bruegger's Bagel Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bruegger's Bagel Bakery have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bruegger's Bagel Bakery 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 Bruegger's Bagel Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bruegger's Bagel Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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