Concepts

18 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: May 16, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Concepts, the earliest from 2023. Concepts was last inspected on May 16, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Concepts is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 16, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 19, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)

Inspector notes: Dish washer not operating due to leak. All coffee served in disposable cups. Contact with repair plan.

590.004/4-501.112-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Coffee grounds and debris in cabinet under espresso machine. Spills in drawer refrigerator. Clean to avoid attracting pests.

590.004/4-602.13-C

May 24, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 5, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Clean and sanitize all effected food contact surfaces from chemical extinguisher in coffee bar area. Notify ISD when complete

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Oct 16, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 3, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips available for the high temperature dishwasher- Provide

590.004/4-302.13-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: When the dishwasher drains after the wash and rinse cycle water shoots up out of the sink located directly to the right of the machine- Make proper repairs by a licensed plumber

590.005/5-205.15-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Concepts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Concepts on file is from May 16, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Concepts compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Concepts most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Concepts' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Concepts have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Concepts 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 Concepts inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Concepts is inspected around three times per year on average.

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