Gateway Canteen

19 Hudson St, Boston, MA 02111

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Gateway Canteen. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 30, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Gateway Canteen's latest score of 95 sits above the Boston average of 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 30, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker on fryer unit observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Nov 26, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: No air gap observed on food prep sink. Provide.

590.005/5-202.13-P

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: No refrigeration units turned on during time of inspection. Ensure all refrigeration is working properly.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Provide DBA Signage in front of establshment.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Drain boards (c)

Inspector notes: Provide drain boards and drying racks in warewash area.

590.004/4-301.13-C

Walls and ceilings studs joists and rafters (c)

Inspector notes: Piping observed running below ceiling line in prep are on in cookline. Cover all piping.

590.006/6-201.18-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Provide wash rinse and sanitize sticker at 3 bay sink.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floors observed with soils and debris. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Apparent residential hood in front counter area. Referred to BFD. Hood sticker on fryer unit observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only signage at all hand sinks.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gateway Canteen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gateway Canteen on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gateway Canteen?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gateway Canteen.

How does Gateway Canteen compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Gateway Canteen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Gateway Canteen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gateway Canteen have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gateway Canteen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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