Caffe Nero
Last inspected: Mar 28, 2025
82
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Caffe Nero stretching back to 2022. Caffe Nero was last inspected on Mar 28, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence observed of fruit/drain fly activity.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. Clean/sanitize the location.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors/exteriors of the trash cabinets to remove soils & debris. Clean the service/take out counters to remove soils & dust buildup.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors behind the counter & around the coffee roasting machine in the dining room to remove soils. Kitchen: Clean the floor around the coffee grinding station to remove spilled grounds
590.006/6-501.13-C
82
Jan 31, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: The posted certified food manager no longer works at this location. There is no posted allergy awareness certificate Provide current certifications from a full time employee
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
95
Jan 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: The preppared chicken bacon baquette in the display case is reading 52F for 30-40 min. Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC to remove to cool/hold 41F or below Discussed cooling /cold holding methods with the PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: The sandwich open top reachin is not operating.Repair (unit is empty) PIC has submitted a work order
590.004/4-501.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: The posted certified food manager no longer works at this location. There is no posted allergy awareness certificate Provide current certifications from a full time employee
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
78
Jul 25, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Dump sink #1 observed with a broken drainpipe.Repair PIC has submitted a work order There is a 2nd counter dump sink that will be used until repairs are completed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the ice machine vents to remove dust buildup.
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Jan 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the ice machine to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior floor to remove soils & spills.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the reach in refrigeration units to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Jun 12, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer from dispenser at three bay sink not properly dispensing sanitizer. Solution out of dispenser tested at 0ppm. Person in charge placed service call. Sanitizer available at other locations.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at back of house hand sink. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine observed with soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink observed leaking. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Person in charge certified food manager certificate obsevred expired. Update and register for a class.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Under coffee bar hand sink observed soiled. Under Production line hand sink soiled. Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
Jan 25, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer at 3 bay sink registering at 0ppm. Chemical container observed empty. Person in charge corrected. Commercial sanitizer spray in use at 300ppm.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed prepared foods in walk in cooler with no labels. Provide date marking for items kept for over 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soils inside the interior of the ice machine. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed unlabled chemical bottle. Provide label.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drink in close proximity to food. Person in charge removed.
590.003/3-307.11-C
61
Oct 6, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Quat sanitizer at 3 bay sink registering 0ppm after multiple attempts. Person in charge detirmined that the wrong chemical was connected to the line. Person in charge changed the chemical and the solution tested at 200ppm. Ensure proper chemical is being used.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Production line hand sink soap dispenser is broken. Person in charge indicated another is on order. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine with soils on the interior. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
70
May 6, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator or test strips available for high temperature dishwasher. Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Immature flies observed around syrup area. Provide updated pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease build up behind oven in prep area. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caffe Nero last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caffe Nero on file is from Mar 28, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caffe Nero?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited five 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 three 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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