Caffe Nero
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Caffe Nero has eight inspections in the public record. On Dec 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “effectiveness-hair restraints”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting Caffe Nero on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed the lid on the deep freezer chest not attached and broke. Observed foam padding when attempted to open. Repair or replace. The unit can not be cleaned properly due to damages observed.
590.004/4-101.11-C
95
Apr 28, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Pre assemble sandwiches stored in the walkin observed without date marking. Per PIC sandwiches were made ealier in the day today 4.28.25 Provide made/discard date before storing.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: interior and exterior of multiple refrigerator unit observed soiled with visible hand prints exterior of expresso machine and attachment observed soiled gasket of multiple refrigeration unit observed soiled. Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple staff working with RTE foods observed without proper hair restraint. Provide and maintain.
590.002/2-402.11-C
78
Sep 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Using both hand sinks on line as dump sinks
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints
590.002/2-402.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floor floor drains walls ceiling and attachments - Serving/prep/warewashing storage and walk in unit
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Using milk crates
590.003/3-305.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on counters in cabinets interior and exterior of refrigeration units throughout
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Mar 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Irreversible measuring device not working
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils behind and under La Cimbali machine Built up soils on shelving refrigeration units exterior of high temp dish machine
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior and exterior of oven
590.004/4-602.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink room - door is missing This is next to food contacts and oven Items on top of locker Using milk crates for shelving
590.003/3-307.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints
590.002/2-402.11-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting clean/sanitize food containers etc in ware washing area
590.004/4-901.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers not labeled - behind counter and in back area
590.003/3-302.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: One hand sink on line does not have a sign reminding employees to wash hands
590.006/6-301.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils under and behind all equipment - Prep/ware washing/storage/serving line
590.006/6-201.11-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: No lids/covers for waste receptacles
590.005/5-501.13-C
58
Sep 21, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink fixture is loose cold water faucet handle not operating.Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Open air display case not operating reading 73F. Repair.Maintain 41F or below Unit is empty(ex bottled water) Service tech is on site
590.004/4-501.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees missing hair restraints.Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
86
Apr 24, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the single door reachin refrigeration units to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink fixture at the far end of the counter observed loose.Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
90
Oct 24, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Overnight oats located in the open air retail display case missing labels.Provide proper labels listing all ingredients & allergens.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the wall behind the turbo chef oven to remove dust buildup. Clean the interiors of the counter reach in units to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
86
May 10, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior walk in floor to remove soils.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair/re-attach the mop closet door
590.006/6-501.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the overhead burnt out light bulbs.
590.006/6-303.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the 2 door reach in prep unit to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caffe Nero last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caffe Nero on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caffe Nero?
Across the inspection record, “effectiveness-hair restraints” 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 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 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 two times per year on average.
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