Center Stage @ Emerson

116 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
School / Childcare
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Center Stage @ Emerson has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 15, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food preparation”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: No hot water in the bathrooms. Plumber is on site working on the issue. Kitchen and hand sinks 100F. PIC spoke with the staff and they are aware of the issue and if they use the bathroom they are to wash their hands at the hand sink in the kitchen.
590.005/5-205.15-P
86
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Turbo oven added to cafe with food staging area in close proximity to customer opening on counter. Install adequate food guard to ensure food protection during preparation. Place "employees only sign" at passthrough. 'Persons unnecessary to the food establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation food storage or ware-washing areas except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the PIC if steps are taken to ensure that exposed food clean equipment utensils linens and unwrapped single-service and singleuse articles are protected from contamination; "
590.003/3-305.14-C
95
Oct 7, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Turbo oven added to cafe with food staging area in close proximity to customer opening on counter. Install adequate food guard to ensure food protection during preparation. Place "employees only sign" at passthrough. 'Persons unnecessary to the food establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation food storage or ware-washing areas except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the PIC if steps are taken to ensure that exposed food clean equipment utensils linens and unwrapped single-service and singleuse articles are protected from contamination; "
590.003/3-305.14-C
95
Mar 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 5, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in ceiling around vent pipe in water heater closet. Seal.
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 27, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizing bay temperature 63 F from automatic dispenser
590.004/4-501.114-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Paper towels stored on counter top next to trash bin not in a dispenser
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Final rinse temperature 199 F Facilities called - All ware washing will be performed in 3 bay sink
590.004/4-501.112-PF
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Center Stage @ Emerson last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Center Stage @ Emerson on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Center Stage @ Emerson?

Across the inspection record, “food preparation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Center Stage @ Emerson.

How does Center Stage @ Emerson compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Center Stage @ Emerson most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.

Has Center Stage @ Emerson's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Center Stage @ Emerson have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Center Stage @ Emerson 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 Center Stage @ Emerson inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Center Stage @ Emerson is inspected around two times per year on average.