Crescent Ridge Dairy

100 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02108

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged 12 inspections at Crescent Ridge Dairy, the earliest from 2022. Crescent Ridge Dairy was last inspected on Feb 4, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood contact surfaces”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Crescent Ridge Dairy trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine

5 major violations.

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Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide sanitzer test kit. Provide Inspector test strips was used to record sanitizer concentration.

590.004/4-501.116-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: CFPM to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Handwashing sink observed blocked by chair and trash bin. Discontinue. PIC to monitor handwashing (cos)

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Handwashing sink observed without handsoap. Provide for effective handwashing. PIC to monitor handwashing . (cos)

590.006/6-301.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Exterior of counter space ice machine observed with dust build up counter space/ warewashing/ exterior an interior of refrigeration unit observed with dust and visible food spills (milk ice cream chocolate fudge). Clean & sanitize to remove

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Sep 26, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being elevated off the floors during storage

590.003/3-305.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Clean to remove all remaining loose trash and debris scattered around the food service areas as discussed

590.006/6-501.114-C

Jul 8, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean inside all freezer and refrigeration units from visible food and dairy spills stains and soils especially around the gaskets of the doors to ensure they close tightly during these very hot summer months

590.004/4-602.13-C

Feb 21, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 18, 2024

Routine

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

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Characteristics-single-service and single-use (p)

Inspector notes: Unwrapped straws out for self service in a loose bulk form - discontinue practices and store as discussed PIC can simply hand them out individually as well

590.004/4-102.11-P

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: Single employee on site does not have a current food safety / allergen awareness certificates - is unfamiliarwith any food safety rules and regulations - called owner and was addressed immediately

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Address when scooping ice cream

590.002/2-402.11-C

Clean condition-outer clothing (c)

Inspector notes: No clean uniform or outer attire worn by staff- address

590.002/2-304.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all freezer / refrigeration units where needed form visible food spills

590.004/4-602.13-C

Feb 20, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Unpaid fee for the milk and dairy license - the food service permit has been paid

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Jan 29, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Post current coipies of your food safety / allergen awareness and 2024 health permit in a conspicuous location of the kitchen as we discussed

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean inside the flip top coffin freezer unit as well as all other refrigeration / freezer units where needed from visible food spills stains and soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Some minor fruit fly activity by the hand sink in the far right corner of the kitchen that is currently not in use at this time - address immediately

590.006/6-501.111-C

Sep 12, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 14, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 3, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)

Inspector notes: Frappe Machine with old soils clean to remove

590.004/4-602.11-P

Dec 14, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)

Inspector notes: Frappe Machine with old soils clean to remove

590.004/4-602.11-P

Jun 8, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crescent Ridge Dairy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crescent Ridge Dairy on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crescent Ridge Dairy?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Crescent Ridge Dairy.

How does Crescent Ridge Dairy compare to other restaurants in Boston?

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

Has Crescent Ridge Dairy's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crescent Ridge Dairy have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Crescent Ridge Dairy 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 Crescent Ridge Dairy inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Crescent Ridge Dairy is inspected around three times per year on average.

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