George Howell Coffee

505 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 27, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

George Howell Coffee appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. On May 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

George Howell Coffee's latest score of 100 sits above the Boston average of 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 27, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 6, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 13, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed without label. Provide.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Ice scoop obsevred stored on top of machine. Discontinue. Store in ice with handle above ice or in a clean and sanitized surface.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Jun 23, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Kitchen staff without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for kitchen staff to prevent contamination.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Jan 4, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Water on floor around filtration system. Clean and maintain dry. PIC stated work order has been placed- due for repair next week.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Jul 21, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Schedule cleaning or confirm with hood company that sticker is not up to date.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floor drain in kitchen with soils. Clean regularly to avoid attracting pests.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Intensity-lighting (c)

Inspector notes: Burned out light in hood. Replace to ensure proper lighting.

590.006/6-303.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was George Howell Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at George Howell Coffee on file is from May 27, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does George Howell Coffee compare to other restaurants in Boston?

George Howell Coffee most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has George Howell Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at George Howell Coffee have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at George Howell Coffee 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 George Howell Coffee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, George Howell Coffee is inspected around two times per year on average.

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