Deli of Course
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
95
Score
Public records show 17 inspections at Deli of Course stretching back to 2022. Deli of Course was last inspected on Feb 3, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition”, showing up 11 times.
Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; Deli of Course is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired December 2025. PIC stated cleaning scheduled 1/28/26 1/21/26: PIC stated cleaning appt - 1/26/26... Instructed PIC to submit photo of updated hood sticker to the Health Division
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ice / soils inside mini upright freezer. Clean to remove soils and ice build up
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on floors in prep area. Clean with frequency to ensure floors are clean and free of spills and debris
590.006/6-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired December 2025. PIC stated cleaning scheduled 1/28/26
590.006/6-501.14-C
(b)-(d) gloves use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler washing hands with used gloves. Discussed with PIC to ensure proper glove handling is taken place along with proper handwashing
590.003/3-304.15-C
78
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 3/25. Provide updated proof of inspection
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Aug 29, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker was not provided at time of maintenance. pic provided proof of maintenance on 8/19/25. Provide proof of routine service.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: missing testing device for 3 compartment sink. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 3/25. Provide updated proof of inspection
590.006/6-501.14-C
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff drinking beverages while working on the cookline. Retrain staff to dc and designate an area for food consumption.
590.002/2-401.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food soils and food debris on multiple shelving units and under the oven. Clean to remove all debris.
590.004/4-601.11-C
78
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: missing testing device for 3 compartment sink. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff drinking beverages while working on the cookline. Retrain staff to dc and designate an area for food consumption.
590.002/2-401.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 3/25. Provide updated proof of inspection
590.006/6-501.14-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food soils and food debris on multiple shelving units and under the oven. Clean to remove all debris.
590.004/4-601.11-C
78
Dec 19, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 3.24. Schedule routine maintnance as required. PIC provided via email proof of inspection conducted in 9/24.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Sep 26, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Expired hood sticker 4/24. PIC states inspection is scheduled for 7/10/24. Establishment is closed for 1 week due to holiday. Provide updated inspection by reinspection date of 7/11/24
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Jun 28, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food soils in the handsink. DC utilizing handsinks for food disposal. Retrain staff. Clean and sanitize.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Expired hood sticker 4/24. PIC states inspection is scheduled for 7/10/24. Establishment is closed for 1 week due to holiday. Provide updated inspection by reinspection date of 7/11/24
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy greast soils observed on the shelving units in front of grill. Clean to remove Grease stains on the floor under oven. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Feb 1, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Owner is working on the air gap installation for prep sink which is expected to be completed within 2 weeks per owner. Continue to utilized collander for all food prep. Provide a plumbers report from a licensed plumber on letter head for for all repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Jan 9, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No mop sink. Install or apply for variance. Owner states the building management has given permission to utilize the building mop sink area. Provide a letter from the property management confirming the auth via email to shemica.debnam@boston.gov
590.005/5-203.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Owner is working on the air gap installation for prep sink which is expected to be completed within 2 weeks per owner. Continue to utilized collander for all food prep. Provide a plumbers report from a licensed plumber on letter head for for all repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
90
Jan 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: The food prep sink is currently being used as a mop sink and does not have an air gap in drain. Clean and sanitize the sink install air gap in drain pipe.
590.005/5-202.13-P
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Owner is working on the air gap installation for prep sink which is expected to be completed within 2 weeks per owner. Continue to utilized collander for all food prep. Provide a plumbers report from a licensed plumber on letter head for for all repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No mop sink. Install or apply for variance. Owner states the building management has given permission to utilize the building mop sink area. Provide a letter from the property management confirming the auth via email to shemica.debnam@boston.gov
590.005/5-203.13-C
78
Oct 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: The food prep sink is currently being used as a mop sink and does not have an air gap in drain. Clean and sanitize the sink install air gap in drain pipe.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: The three compartment sink is not setup properly. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters at the proper concentration and temperature.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors with visible buildup of soils. Clean floors under around and behind equipment.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Bags on onions on floor. Elevate by 6".
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag is expired at front cookline with grill. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mop and bucket stored next to rear cookline near food prep sink. Remove. Store in designate mop closet elsewhere in building. Brooms stored leaning on bags of onions. Remove.
590.006/6-501.113-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Wall behind prep table in rear kitchen with damaged wall and peeling paint. Remove peeling paint and seal with cleanable durable non porous materials.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No mop sink. Install or apply for variance.
590.005/5-203.13-C
58
Oct 16, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: The food prep sink is currently being used as a mop sink and does not have an air gap in drain. Clean and sanitize the sink install air gap in drain pipe.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: The three compartment sink is not setup properly. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters at the proper concentration and temperature.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mop and bucket stored next to rear cookline near food prep sink. Remove. Store in designate mop closet elsewhere in building. Brooms stored leaning on bags of onions. Remove.
590.006/6-501.113-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors with visible buildup of soils. Clean floors under around and behind equipment.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Bags on onions on floor. Elevate by 6".
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag is expired at front cookline with grill. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Wall behind prep table in rear kitchen with damaged wall and peeling paint. Remove peeling paint and seal with cleanable durable non porous materials.
590.006/6-101.11-C
61
Apr 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken out of temperature control at 107F. Product made less than one hour prior placed in refrigerator to cool to below 41F. COS.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Double door reach in cooler with broken door gaskets. Replace. Unit is holding at 41F.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors of soils under and around equipment.
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Jul 12, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Condensation line is leaking inside reach in cooler in back area. Repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
May 25, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Three compartment sink is not setup properly. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters proper concentration and temperatures.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors with visible soils under and around equipment. Walls with food spatters and stains in some areas. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths in use. Immerse in sanitizer between uses.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Several food workers with no hair restraints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Damage wall next to grill at cookline. Clean and resurface.
590.006/6-101.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Deli of Course last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Deli of Course on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Deli of Course?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Deli of Course.
How does Deli of Course compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Deli of Course most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Deli of Course's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Deli of Course have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Deli of Course 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 Deli of Course inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Deli of Course is inspected around five times per year on average.
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