Crane River Cheese Club

138 Cambridge St, Boston, MA 02114

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Crane River Cheese Club appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Crane River Cheese Club was last inspected on Apr 14, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “cleaning of plumbing fixtures”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food disposition (p)

Inspector notes: Noted several RTE foods past 7 day shelf life.Dispose and retrain staff to monitor date marking

590.003/3-501.18-P

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide sanitizing strips for the 3 bay sink sanitizer.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted Maple Cheese at the grab and go counter in the front without proper labelling.Provide

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted several products in the refrigerator without date marking.Provide

590.003/3-501.17-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Noted CFPM and allergen certificate not posted on site.Provide

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Noted visible dust in the hood over the cooking equipment.Clean with frequency Noted filters with heavy grease.Clean

590.006/6-501.14-C

Light bulbs protective shielding (c)

Inspector notes: Noted light bulbs in the ventilation hood without shattered proof cover.Provide

590.006/6-202.11-C

Apr 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 1, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Documentation of proposed variance and justification (pf)

Inspector notes: Meats being cryovaced supply SOP's for specialized process and spec's for machine to health division (Discontinue use until variance has been approved)

590.008/8-103.11-PF

Oct 4, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Handsinks soiled with food debris and rust. Clean to remove.

590.006/6-501.18-C

Apr 5, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Raw hamburger packaged without proper labeling to identify source or use by date. Assure all products are labeled properly for consumers. PIC removed for refrigeration case.

590.003/3-602.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Hot water knob on handsink not operating. Repair.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy soils and food smudges visible on fixtures and exterior of handsinks. Clean to remove.

590.006/6-501.18-C

Oct 24, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy soils and grease on the wall behind 3 compartment sink. Clean to remove

590.006/6-201.11-C

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

Inspector notes: Numerous squeeze bottles in refrigeration units with out labels to identify. Provide

590.003/3-302.12-C

Warewashing equipment cleaning frequency (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy soils and grease inside interior or warewash basins. Clean to remove to assure proper wash rinse sanitize of equipment.

590.004/4-501.14-C

Sep 7, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)

Inspector notes: Provide proper ventilation in restroom. Repair

590.006/6-201.12-C

Jul 28, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)

Inspector notes: Provide proper ventilation in restroom. Repair

590.006/6-201.12-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crane River Cheese Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crane River Cheese Club on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crane River Cheese Club?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning of plumbing fixtures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Crane River Cheese Club.

How does Crane River Cheese Club compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Crane River Cheese Club most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Crane River Cheese Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crane River Cheese Club have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Crane River Cheese Club 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 Crane River Cheese Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Crane River Cheese Club is inspected around two times per year on average.

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