Caffe Nero
Last inspected: May 23, 2025
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Caffe Nero seven times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from May 23, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Caffe Nero on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
May 23, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
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Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer available at the time of the inspection- Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit available for quats sanitizer- Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
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Dec 10, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with black mold-like substance. Clean to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer or thermal striups for measuring final rinse temperature of dish machine. Provide either thermometer or strips.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepared chicken salad for sale in retail fridge without proper labeling. Provide complete labels with ingredients sell by date etc.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of dairy fridges with spills and soils. Mop sink with soils and debris. Floor of walk-in refrigerator with soils and debris. Clean all areas and maintain.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in prep area with slow drain. Service as needed to ensure properly working. Water on floor at warewashing station. Clean and dry. Monitor for possible leak from dish machine.
590.005/5-205.15-C
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Mar 13, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations and numerous areas noted for cleaning violation Review inspection report with employees and implement a routine cleaning schedule at the location
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No papertowels at the handwashing sink at the front service counter- Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with soils- Clean properly
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled and damp wiping cloths on counters throughout- Store in sanitizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Brooms mops and doust pans stored on the floor at the sink in the back prep- Store properly
590.006/6-501.113-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Araes throughout the establishmnet with food soilsand debris Areas include but not limited to 1.Floors throughout the front and back areas including under and behind equipment 2. Interiors and exteriors of refrigertion including doors and handles 3.Counters in back and frony areas including behind equipment 4. Door tracks along front display refrigeration 5. Equipment used along the front service line and in theback prep including containers and blender bases All areas throughout the establishment shall be cleaned properly and on a routine schedule
590.004/4-602.13-C
Warewashing equipment cleaning frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Area located next to the high temperature dishwasher with heavy soils- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-501.14-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous food items in refrigeration are not covered and products are falling out of packaging onto the floor of the walkin- Store foods properly
590.003/3-302.11-C
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Jun 29, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent and wall behind it soiled. Clean Properly.
590.006/6-201.17-C
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Jan 24, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: At warewashing area one of the barriers missing and one loose (between soil dish storage area and clean equipment racks). Provide proper barrier.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Mops/brooms stored on the floor near hand sink at prep area. Store properly elevated .
590.006/6-501.114-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Sandwich refrigerating unit at prep area out of order. Food retrieved directly from Walk-In unit. Repair or replace.
590.005/5-205.15-C
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Jan 10, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Sandwich refrigerating unit at prep area out of order. Food retrieved directly from Walk-In unit. Repair or replace.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Sandwich refrigerating unit at prep area out of order. Food retrieved directly from Walk-In unit. Repair or replace.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Mops/brooms stored on the floor near hand sink at prep area. Store properly elevated .
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bottom of walk-in units (under shelves) soiled. Clean properly. Some of the counters soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: At warewashing area one of the barriers missing and one loose (between soil dish storage area and clean equipment racks). Provide proper barrier.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloth stored soiled on counter at prep area. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Jan 3, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Sandwich refrigerating unit at prep area out of order. Food retrieved directly from Walk-In unit. Repair or replace.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: At warewashing area one of the barriers missing and one loose (between soil dish storage area and clean equipment racks). Provide proper barrier. Some food items stored on the floor inside walk-in freezer. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloth stored soiled on counter at prep area. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Mops/brooms stored on the floor near hand sink at prep area. Store properly elevated .
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bottom of walk-in units (under shelves) soiled. Clean properly. Some of the counters soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caffe Nero last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caffe Nero on file is from May 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caffe Nero?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Caffe Nero.
How does Caffe Nero compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Caffe Nero most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Caffe Nero's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caffe Nero have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Caffe Nero 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 Nero inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Caffe Nero is inspected around three times per year on average.
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