Cosi

133 Federal St, Boston, MA 02110
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Cosi appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. On Jan 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.

Looking across the full record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Cosi on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell egg carton observed stored on top of cheese product in production line refrigeration unit. Person in charge removed.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of the ice machine observed with pink soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs observed expired on 1.3.26. Person in charge removed.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee on production line observed without hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Allergy certificate observed expired. Update.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Multipe light sheilds missing in kitchen area. Replace.
590.006/6-202.11-C
61
Oct 10, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Per PIC no supplies for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit./ Provide complete vomit clean up kit
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Walk- in Unit/ Properly date mark all ready to eat foods.Provide made/discard date to all food prepped before storing in the refrigerator
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Yellow cutting boards observed heavily scored in the main Line area. Resurface/ Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: interior of double door fridge observed soiled. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: storage area upstairs is cluttered with boxes and products. Discard unused boxes and organize products so effective cleaning can be done.observed in need of organizing and cleaning.
590.006/6-501.114-C
67
Oct 15, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 10, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 27, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: at the service area clean the unused bottom shelf below the counter top.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the turbo chef oven at the service counter. Cean the interior of the convection oven located on the service line.
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Apr 28, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: keep wiping coths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: clean shelving belo counter top near oven on the service line. Repair surface as needed also. Clen interior of the Vulcan convection oven.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: In the kitchen keep supplies 6 inches off the floor.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Repair shelving doors at the coffee station. The doors are falling apart and coming loose from the cabinet.
590.004/4-501.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cosi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cosi on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cosi?

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cosi.

How does Cosi compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Cosi most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Cosi's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cosi have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cosi 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 Cosi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cosi is inspected around two times per year on average.