Finagle-A-Bagel
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
67
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Finagle-A-Bagel stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Expired milk Dec 27 in the small refrigeration unit. Milk was removed and poured out. Please ensure staff is checking expiration dates.
590.003/3-701.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold- like substance inside the ice machine. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings in the basement behind the white bins. Clean to remove droppings. PIC was able to provide Nov pest reports. Please contact licensed extermination company and provide a detailed IPM report. Report needs to be free and clean of rodent activity. Recommend more frequent visits.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: The door in the basement leading out to the hallway is in need of repair. Door will not properly close. The tile/baseboard needs to be repaired. Observed rodent activity in the hallway. Repairing the door and tile will help with rodent actvity. Photo taken.
590.006/6-501.11-C
67
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (pf)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer generator not working no presence of quats when tested. Repair. PIC to mix manually until repairs are made.
590.004/4-501.114-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Avacado 43F. Product made within the hour cover placed on flip top to cool to below 41F.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: No presence of sanitizer in wiping cloth buckets when tested. COS.
590.003/3-304.14-C
78
Jun 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: No handsink accessible to bagel boiler and pastry dispensing area nearest handsink is opposit end of service line near grill around corner. Install additional handsink.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
90
May 15, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: No handsink accessible to bagel boiler and pastry dispensing area nearest handsink is opposit end of service line near grill around corner. Install additional handsink.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
90
Mar 12, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: No handsink accessible to bagel boiler and pastry dispensing area nearest handsink is opposit end of service line near grill around corner. Install additional handsink.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
90
Oct 7, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: The irreversible indicator has a dead battery. Replace.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Hight temp dish machine 176F on gauge after being run several times. Repair. Alternative means to sanitize equipment in three bay sink with quats on site.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mop bucket stored under and against bagel making machine. Corrected on site.
590.006/6-501.113-C
78
May 10, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink hot water is 64F. Repair
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hot water in establishment. Water temperature running between 64F & 70F at multiple sinks after being run for several minutes. Repair.
590.005/5-103.11-PF
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water interruption. Business has closed voluntarily.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired. Provide current for all hoods.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors of visible crumbs and soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Sep 27, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: upper restrooms/provide hot running water at 100 degrees or above/tested at 68 degrees/repair spoke to manager and facilities manager possible mixing valve issue temporary fix could be to add a electric hot water tank to each restroom(recommendation only if approved by plumbing and electrical codes)ok to operate dining room at this time while repairs are ongoing to restroom
590.005/5-205.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: kitchen regrout floor as needed walk in/dry storage area/resurface worn floor to be smooth easily cleanable
590.006/6-101.11-C
90
Sep 21, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food disposition (p)
Inspector notes: provide proper date marking for all cut fruit and yogurt containers
590.003/3-501.18-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: ice machine/clean and sanitize interior of unit to remove possible mold like substance.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: kitchen regrout floor as needed walk in/dry storage area/resurface worn floor to be smooth easily cleanable
590.006/6-101.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: restrooms/provide employee must wash hands signage
590.006/6-301.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: properly store all scoops in bulk food bins with handles presented
590.003/3-305.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: dining room/replace stained ceiling tiles lower kitchen/replace missing ceiling tiles remove hose drining from ceiling at lower prep area kitchedn /clean dust from all light shields and vents
590.006/6-201.17-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: upper restrooms/provide hot running water at 100 degrees or above/tested at 68 degrees/repair spoke to manager and facilities manager possible mixing valve issue temporary fix could be to add a electric hot water tank to each restroom(recommendation only if approved by plumbing and electrical codes)ok to operate dining room at this time while repairs are ongoing to restroom
590.005/5-205.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: replace/repair worn door gasket on 2 door reach in replace burnt out light at hot line hood
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: clean dumbwaiter provide proper storage of all employee belongings
590.006/6-501.114-C
55
Sep 14, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food disposition (p)
Inspector notes: provide proper date marking for all cut fruit and yogurt containers
590.003/3-501.18-P
Pressure (pf)
Inspector notes: upper restrooms/provide hot running water at 100 degrees or above/tested at 68 degrees/repair
590.005/5-103.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: ice machine/clean and sanitize interior of unit to remove possible mold like substance.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: clean dumbwaiter provide proper storage of all employee belongings
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: replace/repair worn door gasket on 2 door reach in replace burnt out light at hot line hood
590.006/6-501.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: restrooms/provide employee must wash hands signage
590.006/6-301.14-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: dining room/replace stained ceiling tiles lower kitchen/replace missing ceiling tiles remove hose drining from ceiling at lower prep area kitchedn /clean dust from all light shields and vents
590.006/6-201.17-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: kitchen regrout floor as needed walk in /cleam floor area under all shelvin walk in/dry storage area/resurface worn floor to be smooth easily cleanable
590.006/6-101.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: properly store all scoops in bulk food bins with handles presented
590.003/3-305.11-C
52
May 11, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine in basement observed with soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leak observed in dough walk in cooler. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling vent has dust build up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Dec 19, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: All equipment in the area of the sprinkler head break shall be cleaned and sanitized. Equipment includes but not limited to: All baking equipment including oven and racks All bagel making equipment All coffee urns and attached equipment Bagel display and slicers Mixers and slicers located in the lower level All equipment in close vacinity to the sprinkler break and where water traveled shall be clean and sanitized prior to use Reviewed with the Manager on Site at the time of the inspection
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple areas of visible water damage noted in the establishment including walls and ceilings in the lower area and the wall/shelf and ceiling located directly in the area of the sprinkler leak. Make proper repairs to all damaged areas
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: All non food contact surfaces in the area of the sprinkler head break and in the lower level where large amounts of water pooled shall be cleaned and sanitized. Areas Include but are not limited to: All counters All tables All walls and ceilings Floors including behind equipment Stairs to lower level Product elevator from lower level Full warewashing area including the 3 bay sink and dishwasher Exteriors of all refrigeration Exteriors of all baking equipment including oven All areas shall be cleaned and sanitized prior to operation
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Dec 8, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Mops & brooms observed stored in the corner next to the single door upright unit.Discontinue.Store mops/brooms in a designated location.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Re-secure the metal strip at the bottom step next to the 3 bay sink.
590.006/6-501.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exteriors of the bulk storage bins to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Finagle-A-Bagel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Finagle-A-Bagel on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Finagle-A-Bagel?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Finagle-A-Bagel.
How does Finagle-A-Bagel compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Finagle-A-Bagel most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Finagle-A-Bagel's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Finagle-A-Bagel have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Finagle-A-Bagel 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 Finagle-A-Bagel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Finagle-A-Bagel is inspected around four times per year on average.
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