Caffe Bene

333 Massachusetts Av, Boston, MA 02115

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Caffe Bene stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 9, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces”, which has been cited two times.

Caffe Bene's latest score of 95 sits above the Boston average of 86. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 9, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles without labels. Provide at all times.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Jun 16, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 23, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: Brushes used for ground coffee worn at serving area

590.004/4-101.11-C

Jun 5, 2024

Routine

4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No written procedures - I provided via email No kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

590.002/2-501.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior of ice machine

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Ware washing/kitchen Food equipment in hand sink basin (corrected on site) Hand sink access is blocked by lockers and food containers

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Prepackage bagels for customer self service not labled

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: In use wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution - Serving line kitchen/prep/ware washing

590.003/3-304.14-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Using dump sink for washing of produces

590.003/3-307.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Using milk crates for shelving in ware washing/prep area

590.003/3-305.11-C

Cooking and baking equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy built up on Waffle Irons and Express Grills

590.004/4-602.12-C

Sep 7, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Posted certified food managers certificate observed expired.Provide current certificate from a full time employee

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Jan 17, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 12, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 25, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide labels on the individual cups of orange juice in the front display case.

590.003/3-602.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Interiors of 2 ice machines observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Handsink fixture observed loose.Resecure

590.006/6-501.11-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the exteriors of the ice machines to remove soils.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the rest room ceiling vent to remove dust build up.

590.006/6-201.17-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caffe Bene last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caffe Bene on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caffe Bene?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Caffe Bene.

How does Caffe Bene compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Caffe Bene most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Caffe Bene's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Caffe Bene have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caffe Bene 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 Caffe Bene inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Caffe Bene is inspected around two times per year on average.

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