Caffe Nero
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
74
Score
Caffe Nero appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. On Apr 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “cleaning frequency and restrictions”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Caffe Nero trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Noted Chicken salad and other foods in the walkin recorded 60F./Also. the display sensor reading 64FRepair the refrigeration In the meantime move all the refrigerator product to another refrigeration to maintain temperature of 41F or below. PIC on duty called for repairs while on site.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted food residue in the trash area in the front under the condiment station.Clean daily to prevent pest activity
590.006/6-501.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all single use items from the floor in the trash closest in the back kitchen area.All boxes need to be elevated at least 6 inches from the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Noted a visible spacing in the door seal on the side glass door.Provide a horizontal and vertical door sweep to prevent pest entry
590.006/6-202.15-C
74
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Noted Chicken salad and other foods in the walkin recorded 60F./Also. the display sensor reading 64FRepair the refrigeration In the meantime move all the refrigerator product to another refrigeration to maintain temperature of 41F or below. PIC on duty called for repairs while on site.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 7-22-25: no dropping in storage closet or raoches at front sink but additional droppings found under customer benches and a few holes were found in basebaord of customer seating areas 8-5-25: No visible signs of rodent activity and holes have been sealed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors throughout need a good overall cleaning of spills dusts and debris
590.006/6-501.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all single use items from the floor in the trash closest in the back kitchen area.All boxes need to be elevated at least 6 inches from the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Noted a visible spacing in the door seal on the side glass door.Provide a horizontal and vertical door sweep to prevent pest entry
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted food residue in the trash area in the front under the condiment station.Clean daily to prevent pest activity
590.006/6-501.12-C
64
Feb 13, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted mice dropings in the electrical room.Clean with frequency and provide detail pest report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted mice dropings in the electrical room.Clean with frequency and provide detail pest report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Noted unnecessay items and single use items stored in the electrical room.Remove and clean
590.006/6-501.114-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Noted side glass door has space on the bottom and side.Provide door sweep or repair the door to prevent pest entry
590.006/6-202.15-C
82
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Side glass door observed with light visable through the bottom of the door. Provide door sweep.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors around dining room trash area observed with soils. Under equiptment at coffee bar has soils and food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 7-22-25: no dropping in storage closet or raoches at front sink but additional droppings found under customer benches and a few holes were found in basebaord of customer seating areas 8-5-25: No visible signs of rodent activity and holes have been sealed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors throughout need a good overall cleaning of spills dusts and debris
590.006/6-501.12-C
86
Jul 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings found in closet for trash and dry storage clean to remove and supply detailed Exterminator reports with findings and recommendations. Roaches found in cabinet under sink at front service counter clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors throughout need a good overall cleaning of spills dusts and debris
590.006/6-501.12-C
86
Feb 28, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 26, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Dog observed in establishment during time of inspection. Only service animals allowed in establishment.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed with no label. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Dust build up on bookshelf behind production area. Dust build up on walls and celing around production area. Dust build up in dining room light fixtures. Dust build up in back of house vents. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Oct 16, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 6, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Packaged products in the grab and go case without ingredients and or use by date. Remove and provide proper labeling of all products. PIC removed to have staff correct.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
90
Jul 8, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caffe Nero last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caffe Nero on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caffe Nero?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning frequency and restrictions” 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 74 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 medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Caffe Nero means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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