George Howell Coffee

408 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handler observed without hair restraint. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.
590.002/2-402.11-C
95
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was George Howell Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at George Howell Coffee on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

George Howell Coffee most recently scored 95 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 zero violations 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.