Courtyard Cafe

200 Longwood Av, Boston, MA 02115

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Courtyard Cafe stretching back to 2022. On Feb 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils air-drying required” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Routine

4 minor violations.

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(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)

Inspector notes: Pots pans not inverted

590.004/4-903.11-C1

Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)

Inspector notes: Stacking wet clean and sanitized pans upright on blast chiller

590.004/4-901.11-C

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

Inspector notes: Paint peeling on walls outside of mop closet

590.006/6-501.11-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Worn and discolored cutting boards

590.004/4-501.12-C

Dec 1, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 16, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 7, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 1, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

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When to wash (p)

Inspector notes: Observed no hand washing during inspection Observed food handlers and employees leaving and returning to work stations resuming duties wearing single use gloves

590.002/2-301.14-P

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Salad bar Chicken 48 F Salmon 48 F Removed from service

590.003/3-501.16-P

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

Inspector notes: Chipped paint on walls attachments in prep/ware washing/food storage and mop sink areas Stained wrapping around ceiling pipes in dry goods storage

590.006/6-501.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Built up soils on walls ceilings attachments - Storage/prep/ware washing areas

590.006/6-201.11-C

Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)

Inspector notes: We nesting clean and sanitized food contacts in ware washing area

590.004/4-901.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Open foods not stored in food grade with tight fitting lids - Prep area

590.003/3-305.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths on serving line not stored in a sanitizing solution

590.003/3-304.14-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple food containers not labeled - Storage/prep areas

590.003/3-302.12-C

Feb 2, 2024

Routine

3 major violations.

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

Inspector notes: Prepacked "Grab and Go" Sushi missing disclosure on consumer advisory

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Prepackaged bake goods and rolls "Grab and Go" not labeled

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: No irriversible 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

2 minor violations.

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(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the cabinets under the coffee station to remove soils.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Walls around the mop sink observed damaged & with peeling paint.Repair wall as needed PIC has work order submitted.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Oct 12, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Wall around the mop sink observed with peeling paint & damage.Repair damaged wall/remove & resurface peeling paint.

590.006/6-101.11-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 Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Courtyard Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils air-drying required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Courtyard Cafe.

How does Courtyard Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Courtyard Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Courtyard Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Courtyard Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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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