Childrens Hospital Main Caf
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Childrens Hospital Main Caf has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Childrens Hospital Main Caf was last inspected on Mar 26, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods”, showing up nine times.
Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
16
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Grill area Raw ground beef stored with hotdogs - Corrected by PIC Raw gound beef stored with raw chicken - Corrected by PIC
590.003/3-302.11-P
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on ovens including interior exterior and door handles
590.004/4-602.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exterior of all refrigeration/freezer units
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn cutting boards throughout
590.004/4-501.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ice build up on floor and door in walk in unit Rust on shelving in walk in unit Wall in ware washing in disrepair Floor in disrepair around floor drain ware washing Repair wall main kitchen Stained ceiling throughout cooking line - main kitchen
590.006/6-501.11-C
70
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Wall in disrepair in ware washing
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine Final rinse 198 F IMD 178 F (Chef's Playground) Final rinse 199 F IMD 179 F (Main High temp dish machine)
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Discolored ceiling tiles on cooking line
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Build up of soils on interior and exterior of Blodgett Ovens
590.004/4-602.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Chef Playgound Shelving under equipment in disrepair Rust and chipped paint on grease trap
590.006/6-501.11-C
78
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the burnt out light bulbs above the char broiler.
590.006/6-303.11-C
95
Jan 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: 2 Bay sink (food prep) no indirect plumbing or air gap
590.005/5-202.13-P
86
Nov 18, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple food handlers not washing hands between tasks
590.002/2-301.14-P
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: 3 Bay sink (food prep) no indirect plumbing or air gap 2 Bay sink (food prep) no indirect plumbing or air gap
590.005/5-202.13-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Multitasking wearing single use gloves - that handling ready to eat foods
590.003/3-304.15-P
64
Aug 9, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Regina Pizza Unit 60 F Cheese 57 F Brocolli 57 F
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hot holding Squash 101 F Potatoes 101 F
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Prewrapped breads bagels donuts etc. not properly labeled
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Build up soils on hoods in Regina Pizza and Grill
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in mop room area Soiled/stained ceiling in cooking area Walk in freeze - ice buld up on floor Exposed insulation around wall pipes at hand sink Chipped paint on walls in unit (main walk in unit)
590.006/6-501.11-C
61
Jul 25, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hot holding Squash 101 F Potatoes 101 F
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hot holding Squash 101 F Potatoes 101 F
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Regina Pizza Unit 60 F Cheese 57 F Brocolli 57 F
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Regina Pizza Unit 60 F Cheese 57 F Brocolli 57 F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Prewrapped breads bagels donuts etc. not properly labeled
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No cold water at hand sink at Pizza Regina and Guilt Free Grill Facilities arrived and turned water off - Temporary hand washing is permit
590.005/5-103.11-PF
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No cold water at hand sink at Pizza Regina and Guilt Free Grill Facilities arrived and turned water off - Temporary hand washing is permit
590.005/5-103.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Prewrapped breads bagels donuts etc. not properly labeled
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in mop room area Soiled/stained ceiling in cooking area Walk in freeze - ice buld up on floor Exposed insulation around wall pipes at hand sink Chipped paint on walls in unit (main walk in unit)
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Build up soils on hoods in Regina Pizza and Grill
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Build up soils on hoods in Regina Pizza and Grill
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in mop room area Soiled/stained ceiling in cooking area Walk in freeze - ice buld up on floor Exposed insulation around wall pipes at hand sink Chipped paint on walls in unit (main walk in unit)
590.006/6-501.11-C
30
Feb 23, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)
Inspector notes: Insufficent drainboards Using shelving that drains directly on the floor
590.004/4-204.119-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Main dishwasher Final rinse 144 F Irreversible measuring device 160 F
590.004/4-501.11-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet stacking food contacts on shelving that drains directly on to the floor - Ware washing
590.004/4-901.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles stained on cooking line Walls and attachments soiled in main ware washing room
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Retail cooking line Ceiling tiles in disrepair
590.006/6-501.11-C
78
Jan 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Food service areas Kale 48 F Cheese 54 F Tomatoes 55 F Items removed during inspection
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Build up soils on interior of main ice machine
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Pre packaged Grab and Go food products not labeled (Breakfast Area)
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Sushi prepackaged containing raw fish missing disclosure
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)
Inspector notes: Insufficent drainboards Using shelving that drains directly on the floor
590.004/4-204.119-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Main dishwasher Final rinse 144 F Irreversible measuring device 160 F
590.004/4-501.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on exterior of ice machine
590.004/4-601.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple wiping cloths throughout are not being stored in a sanitizing solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet stacking food contacts on shelving that drains directly on to the floor - Ware washing
590.004/4-901.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Main ware washing Pots pans etc not inverted
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Retail cooking line Ceiling tiles in disrepair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles stained on cooking line Walls and attachments soiled in main ware washing room
590.006/6-201.11-C
43
Jan 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Food service areas Kale 48 F Cheese 54 F Tomatoes 55 F Items removed during inspection
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Pre packaged Grab and Go food products not labeled (Breakfast Area)
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Sushi prepackaged containing raw fish missing disclosure
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Main dishwasher Final rinse 199 F Irreversible measuring device 179 F
590.004/4-501.112-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Build up soils on interior of main ice machine
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)
Inspector notes: Insufficent drainboards Using shelving that drains directly on the floor
590.004/4-204.119-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on exterior of ice machine
590.004/4-601.11-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet stacking food contacts on shelving that drains directly on to the floor - Ware washing
590.004/4-901.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Main ware washing Pots pans etc not inverted
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles stained on cooking line Walls and attachments soiled in main ware washing room
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Retail cooking line Ceiling tiles in disrepair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple wiping cloths throughout are not being stored in a sanitizing solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
41
Oct 6, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 28, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Prep sink at the subway location observed leaking from the drainpipe.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Apr 10, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 29, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Prep sink faucet observed leaking.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Aug 2, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Lower wall molding at the entrance to the dry storage room observed damaged.Repair to prevent possible pest access.
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Childrens Hospital Main Caf last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Childrens Hospital Main Caf on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Childrens Hospital Main Caf?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Childrens Hospital Main Caf.
How does Childrens Hospital Main Caf compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Childrens Hospital Main Caf most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Childrens Hospital Main Caf's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Childrens Hospital Main Caf have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Childrens Hospital Main Caf 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 Childrens Hospital Main Caf inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Childrens Hospital Main Caf is inspected around four times per year on average.
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