Caffe Nero "Express"

700 Atlantic Av, Boston, MA 02111

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Caffe Nero "Express" appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2026. 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 two violations each.

“Controlling pests” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of mouse activity observed behind the turbo fan oven.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

(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

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Ice machine not operating.Repair Alternate ice machine in use(basement)

590.004/4-501.11-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floor behind the counter to remove soils & coffee bean debris.

590.006/6-501.13-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Repair the void around the pipes behind the turbofan oven(possible pest access)

590.006/6-501.11-C

Nov 28, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Dump sink located next to the ice machine is clogged. Address and make any necessary repairs. Work order has been placed for repairs to be made.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Single use to go containers observed being stored directky next to hand sink with no splash guard. Relocate or provide spalsh guards in order to prevent any type of contamination from washing dirty hands.

590.003/3-307.11-C

May 15, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Grease trap(c)

Inspector notes: Boxes of gloves and other smallware observed stored on top of grease trap. Removed.

590.005/5-402.12-C

Dec 23, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 19, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Basement storage area obsevred with rodent droppings. Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Employee prepping sandwiches observed without hair restraint. Provide.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Under 3 bay sink observed stained with coffee and debris. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Oct 18, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caffe Nero "Express" last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caffe Nero "Express" on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caffe Nero "Express"?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Caffe Nero "Express".

How does Caffe Nero "Express" compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Caffe Nero "Express" most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Caffe Nero "Express"'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caffe Nero "Express" have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Caffe Nero "Express" 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 "Express" inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Caffe Nero "Express" is inspected around three times per year on average.

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