Countway Library Cafe

10 Shattuck St, Boston, MA 02115

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Countway Library Cafe stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The city-wide average is 86, putting Countway Library Cafe squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 2, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)

Inspector notes: Final rinse 196 F IMD 176 F Units place out of service and all ware washing will be performed in 3 bay sink

590.004/4-501.112-PF

Rinsing procedures (c)

Inspector notes: High temp dish machine not rinsing chemicals

590.004/4-603.16-C

Mar 7, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 15, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Handwashing sinks installation (pf)

Inspector notes: No running water at hand sink at front food service area (All hand washing will be performed in hand sink in back area)

590.005/5-202.12-PF

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Using crates to stored beverages on

590.003/3-305.11-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Storing personal items in ware washing area

590.003/3-307.11-C

Feb 2, 2024

Routine

3 major violations.

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Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Prepacked "Grab and Go" foods (rolls and baked goods) not labeled

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Prepackaged sushi missing disclosure on consumer advisory

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: No irrevessible measuring device for high temp dish machine

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Nov 7, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 27, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 12, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Countway Library Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Countway Library Cafe on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Countway Library Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Countway Library Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.

Has Countway Library Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Countway Library Cafe 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 Countway Library Cafe inspected?

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

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