Caffe Nero
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Caffe Nero has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Miscellaneous sources of contamination” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
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
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide labels listing all ingredients on all prepared packaged items
590.003/3-602.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior white panel of the ice machine to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor in the walk in freezer to remove soils/debris.
590.006/6-501.13-C
78
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee drink and food observed on prep table. Removed.
590.003/3-307.11-C
95
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels on production line hand sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels on production line hand sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in back of house observed with food product inside sink. Hand sink should only be used for hand washing.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in back of house observed with food product inside sink. Hand sink should only be used for hand washing.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed unlabled. Provide label.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed unlabled. Provide label.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee food observed stored on top of packaged food items in refrigerator. Seperate employee food to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee prepping food product in back prep area observed without hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee food observed stored on top of packaged food items in refrigerator. Seperate employee food to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee prepping food product in back prep area observed without hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand sink only signage on all hand sinks.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand sink only signage on all hand sinks.
590.006/6-301.14-C
41
Apr 15, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in back of house observed with food product inside sink. Hand sink should only be used for hand washing.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels on production line hand sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed unlabled. Provide label.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee prepping food product in back prep area observed without hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee food observed stored on top of packaged food items in refrigerator. Seperate employee food to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand sink only signage on all hand sinks.
590.006/6-301.14-C
64
Oct 18, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels in production area hand sink. Corrected on site.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Detergent in high temperature dish machine observed empty. Ensure detegerent is available at all hours.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine with soils inside the interior of the unit. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple ceiling tiles missing in production area. Replace.
590.006/6-201.11-C
70
Apr 10, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles on production line and dry storage. Replace.
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Jun 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Drain flies at service counter above hand sink and ice bin. Clean under counters and keep area dry to avoid attracting pests
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris under ice machine. Soils and moisture under service line hand sink. Clean and maintain areas dry
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Seal around hand sink at service line leaks water under sink. Moisture under ice bin from edge of bin. Reseal sink and bin to prevent water from leaking under counter and attracting pests. Keep area dry
590.006/6-501.11-C
82
Jan 3, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepared foods for sale in self-service cooler without complete labels. Discontinue offering foods without complete labels. PIC stated labels are on order.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
90
Jul 28, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine rinsing between 128F and 155F on irreversible thermometer. Service machine as needed for consistent rinse temperature of 160F or above. Use quats sanitizer to sanitize equipment and utensils. Beverages served in disposable cups.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water in men's bathroom had sink has very low pressure. Repair as needed to ensure steady flow of hot water.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop in ice machine. Store scoop in holder attached to ice machine.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Debris under service line sandwich cooler. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths at service line without sanitizer bucket. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution when hot in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Excessive ice build-up in walk-in freezer. Service as needed to prevent ice build-up or possible functionality issues.
590.006/6-501.11-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 Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caffe Nero?
Across the inspection record, “miscellaneous sources of contamination” 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 78 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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