Fisher College
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
70
Score
Fisher College has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap under the prep sink in the salad bar area. Contact licensed plumber pull proper permit at 1010 Mass Ave 5th floor. Plumbing inspector must sign off before health can finalize the report.
590.005/5-402.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine. Clean and sanitize interior and exterior of the ice machine. Observed soiled kitchen equipment- - the rack holding the 10oz cans. Remove the cans and clean and sanitize the racks to remove soil. - interior and exterior of the fryolators - exterior of the refrigeration units - the kitchen equipment next to the ice machine -the shelf next to the high temp dishmachine with all the chemicals. Clean and organize - glass infront of the grill. Clean the front and back - glass that protects the salad bar and the other self serve station.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a good amount of cutting boards worn and scored. Replace single cutting boards and the cutting board in the grill area.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy dust build up on the exterior and interior of all the hood vents and on the exterior of the ice machine vents. Clean to remove dust. Observed heavy amount of dust on all the hanging light fixtures. Clean to remove dust. Recommend cleaning the air filters in the food areas. Observed heavy amount of dust.
590.006/6-201.17-C
70
Sep 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cut melon was 50F. Product made within the hour was placed under refrigeration to cool to below 41F. Suggested to place rails in salad bar unit to prevent cold air from escaping between pans. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be mice droppings on floor in soda syrup storage closet. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: Wall heater with dust buildup. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-202.12-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Large gap in wall around soda lines in soda area. Seal with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
70
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be several mice droppings in floor in soda syrup storage closet. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mop bucket deck brush stored leaning on ice machine in kitchen and behind. REMOVE.
590.006/6-501.113-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sticky soils under soda fountain machine. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Sep 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: No food preparation culinary sink on the premises with indirect waste. Install. Plumber will install air gap today or tomorrow
590.005/5-203.14-P
86
Sep 5, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: No food preparation culinary sink on the premises with indirect waste. Install.
590.005/5-203.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cole slaw 50F cous cous 45F. Foods made within the hour placed on indirect ice to cool to below 41F. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be mice droppings on floor behind soda fountain in syrup closet on floors along walls in dining room. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. CFPM certificate is from former employee. Provide current CFPM certificate.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Lid on dumpster does not close tightly and is warped. Repair.
590.005/5-501.113-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Sweep and remove debris outside rear door near dumpster.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Using drain plugs (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpsters without drain plugs. Provide.
590.005/5-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walkin floor with visible soils under shelves. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate. Provide. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
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Nov 13, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No person in charge - The staff contacted management to inform them I am here to do an inspection PIC arrived at end of inspection
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soils on interior of ice machine
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Soap dispenser empty in ware washing area - Maintenance was contacted to refill
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Trash receptacles in both employee bathrooms overflowing
590.005/5-501.13-C
Condiments protection (c)
Inspector notes: No signage reminding customer's to use utensils in toppings area
590.003/3-306.12-C
Cleaning implements and supplies (c)
Inspector notes: Mops brooms etc not properly stored 6" above the floor on hook or rack
590.005/5-501.18-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up grease on interior cabinet and exterior of fryolator Built up soils on interior of ovens
590.004/4-602.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No signage to remind employees to wash hands in ladies room - Signs provided at previous inspections and today
590.006/6-301.14-C
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Feb 21, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Door gaskets torn on 2 door refrigeration unit and walk in freezer door Rust on shelving in walk in freezer
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on cooking equipment grills fryolators etc (main kitchen and grill area)
590.004/4-602.12-C
90
Jan 23, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Food handlers at cold prep/salad area not washing hands upon returning to work station - Observed multiple employees during inspection not washing hands
590.002/2-301.14-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Bulger 57 F Chicken 53 F Mixed green 59 F On salad bar (repeat violation)
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepackaged sandwiches not labeled - Customer Self Service
590.003/3-602.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on door handles interior and exterior of refrigeraton units - Kichen/prep/grill/cold food prep etc
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Stacking wet equipment from dishwasher
590.004/4-901.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Door gaskets torn on 2 door refrigeration unit and walk in freezer door Rust on shelving in walk in freezer Rust on exterior of grease trap
590.006/6-501.11-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mops brooms etc not raised 6" above the floor - Ware washing area
590.006/6-501.113-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on cooking equipment grills fryolators etc (main kitchen and grill area)
590.004/4-602.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution - Food prep and ware washing areas
590.003/3-304.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Personal items stored in food prep area and ware washing areas No signage at customer self service areas reminding customers to use utensils
590.003/3-307.11-C
47
Sep 27, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw ground beef stored in refrigerated draws with raw shaved steak and pre-cooked chicken Corrected on site by PIC
590.003/3-302.11-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee touching hair and hat and did not wash hands prior to resuming dutes
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cold holding at Deli Ham 60 F Cut tomatoes 60 F Chicken 63 F Cold holding at Self Service area: Potato Salad 48 F All items removed from service by PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in deli station blocked by large moveable cart
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Door gasket on walk in freezer torn
590.004/4-501.11-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Observed ware washing staff stacking wet equipment from high temp dish machine wet
590.004/4-901.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items including personal items stored on ice machine
590.003/3-305.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fisher College last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fisher College on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fisher College?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fisher College.
How does Fisher College compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Fisher College most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Fisher College's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fisher College have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fisher College 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 Fisher College inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fisher College is inspected around three times per year on average.
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