Courtyard Cafe

275 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Courtyard Cafe has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Courtyard Cafe is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 30, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cardboard with spills lining shelf in Starbucks storage. Discard coardboard. Use materials that are cleanable durable and non-absorbent.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Nov 26, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Pink substance on interior chute of ice machine. Clean and maintain.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Dead mouse on trap under 3 compartment sink. Discard and monitor for activity. Provide current pest report

590.006/6-501.112-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Soils and debris under 3 compartment sink cookline dish machine and bar. Floor drain under bar with soil build-up. Wall next to ice machine with spills. Clean all areas to avoid attracting pests

590.004/4-602.13-C

May 28, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored above raw beef. Corrected on site. Store raw chicken below raw beef products.

590.003/3-302.11-P

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

Inspector notes: Menu items are not starred to indicate undercooked- eggs any style poached eggs beef burger. Update menu to indicate which items are available undercooked.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Soda gun holder not draining. Clean to prevent contamination

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Dead roach on glue trap under cookline. Discard to prevent contamination

590.006/6-501.112-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Soils and debris around greae traps in kitchen. Soils and debris under ice machine and shelves in Starbucks storage room. Soils and debris under bar. Clean all areas and maintain to avoid attracting pests

590.004/4-602.13-C

Aug 30, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Internal panel of ice machine with mold like buildup- Clean properly

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Mar 17, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 26, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)

Inspector notes: Sanitizer from an automated dispenser at the 3 bay sink dispensing at 500ppm- Reduce to 200-400ppm

590.007/7-204.11-P

Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)

Inspector notes: Drain at 3 bay sink sanitizer bay not properly closing to hold water- Repair

590.004/4-201.11-C

Jul 28, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Walk in refrigeration not properly operating and not in use- All products have been removed and placed in beverage cooler- Provide documentation of repairs being made

590.004/4-501.11-C

Jul 18, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy soils and debris on floors in back storage/warewashing areas- Clean

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood stickers expired May 2022- Schedule hood cleaning and inspection

590.006/6-501.14-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Heavily worn floor grout in areas of back storage/ warewashing area allowing debris andwater to build up between tiles- Repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Courtyard Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Courtyard Cafe on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Courtyard Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Courtyard Cafe.

How does Courtyard Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?

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

Has Courtyard Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Courtyard Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Courtyard 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 Courtyard Cafe inspected?

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

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