Caffe Nero

100 Huntington Av, Boston, MA 02116

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 31, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Caffe Nero stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 31, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 31, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: There are no current posted certifications(certified manager/allergen awareness) Provide current certifications

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Jan 28, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)

Inspector notes: There is no hot water at the hand sink or dump sink.Repair

590.005/5-103.11-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: There is no hot water at the location. I spoke to Principle Health Inspector R.Murad Establishment was issued a Volutary closure PIC instructed to complete repairs provide documentation & contact ISD Health when ready for re-inspection

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: There are no current posted certifications(certified manager/allergen awareness) Provide current certifications

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Jul 25, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Items in the display case Chicken salad egg patty ham&cheese croissant reading 48-53F for 30-40 min. Maintain cold holding 41F or below Items removed to refrigeration unit to cool/hold 41F or below

590.003/3-501.16-P

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Display case reading 53F.Repair Maintain cold holding 41F or below

590.004/4-501.11-C

Jan 16, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 12, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Posted certified food manager no longer working at location. Provide new certified person.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Jan 25, 2023

Routine

2 major violations.

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Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed bottle of chemical with no label. Provide label.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed milk pitchers stored in hand sink. Person in charge removed.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Oct 6, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 6, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Dishwasher cleaning agent was empty. Person in charge corrected and changed out bottle.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Food soils on low boy refrigerator. Clean to remove.

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 Jan 31, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caffe Nero?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Caffe Nero.

How does Caffe Nero compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Caffe Nero most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher 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 two 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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