Fuel America

805 Columbus Av, Boston, MA 02120

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Fuel America stretching back to 2023. Fuel America was last inspected on Mar 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Fuel America's latest score of 100 sits above the Boston average of 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 6, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine and food spills inside frozen fruit sliding door freezer. Thoroughly clean all equipment to remove mold-like substances and spills

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Observed non-operating irreversible thermometer on site. Provide battery in order to properly measure internal temperature of high temp machine Observed leak at the bottom of high temp dishmachine. Repair to ensure no leaks

590.004/4-501.11-C

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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

Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine along with dusty filters; food spills inside sliding door freezer and upright 2 door freezer; food spills inside refrigerated drawers @ sandwich station. Thoroughly clean to remove all spills / soils / mold-like substances

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Oct 9, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed sliced cheese held over 24hrs per PIC stored in walk in cooler without proper date marking. Discussed with PIC to ensure date marking is provided on all ready to eat food items held over 24hrs.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer (Monogram Sink / Surface Sanitizer) on site with Quats test kits - Reading @ 0ppm. Discussed with PIC to provide either appropriate test kit for sanitizer on site or proper sanitizer for existing test strips on site

590.004/4-501.116-PF

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles on site without labels of identification. Provide a label with common name of food item stored insideon all squeeze bottles.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Apr 16, 2024

Routine

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand sink located in back prep area. Discussed with PIC to maintain all hand sinks properly stocked with paper towels. PIC corrected on site

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer test strips on site. Discussed with PIC to maintain test strips on site testing at all times. PIC will bring from other location

590.004/4-302.14-PF

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

Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine; coffee spills and food spills inside refrigerated units at service line and 2 door upright freezer in prep area. Clean to remove all spills

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed molded strawberries stored in walk in cooler. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure foods are in good condition. PIC discarded on site

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Observed employees without hair restraints. Provide

590.002/2-402.11-C

Sep 21, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fuel America last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fuel America on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fuel America?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fuel America.

How does Fuel America compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Fuel America most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Fuel America's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fuel America have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fuel America 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 Fuel America inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fuel America is inspected around two times per year on average.

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