Clover Food Lab

565 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Jun 14, 2023
90
Score
Low Risk

Clover Food Lab has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Jun 14, 2023. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Clover Food Lab's record stops at Jun 14, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly 13 violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood contact surfaces”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 14, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink area observed soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters above fryer obsevred soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
90
Nov 15, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Soils on interior of ice machine
590.004/4-602.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cut tomatoes 57 F - Removed from service by PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Food stainless steel container in front of hand sink and food particles in hand sink basin (coffee area) Corrected on site by PIC
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written procedures and kit to respond to the clean up of vomiting and diarrheal incidents
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling in ware washing area is in disrepair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mops brooms etc are stored next to ice machine and not raise 6" above the floor on hook or brackets
590.006/6-501.113-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up and encrusted soils on fryolators interior of door area and exterior sides etc
590.004/4-602.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on vent covers door runners and exterior of glass door unit Built up soils on interior and exterior of refrigeration units - Kitchen/prep area Built up soils on exterior of ice machine
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Unused salad unit in prep area unnecessary articles in basement
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floor under equipment - Kitchen/prep/ware washing Built up soils on walls ceiling and attachments - Kitchen/prep/ware washing
590.006/6-201.11-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: No covers for waste receptacles - Kitchen/prep/ware washing
590.005/5-501.113-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigerated draws - no thermometer Salad unit - no thermometer
590.004/4-204.112-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn cutting boards in kitchen/prep area
590.004/4-501.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Clover Food Lab last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Clover Food Lab on file is from Jun 14, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Clover Food Lab?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Clover Food Lab.

How does Clover Food Lab compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Clover Food Lab most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Clover Food Lab's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Clover Food Lab have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Clover Food Lab means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.