George Howell Coffee - Terminal E

1 Harborside Dr, East Boston, MA 02128

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at George Howell Coffee - Terminal E stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 12, 2026. 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.

The pattern that stands out is “hand drying provision”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 91, which George Howell Coffee - Terminal E's 86 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: High Temp Dish machine broken/out of order. Repair. Warewashing will be performed at Vineyard Restorant (same ownership) until repairs performed.

590.004/4-501.114-P

Dec 19, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: High Temp Dish machine broken/out of order. Repair. Warewashing will be performed at Vineyard Restorant (same ownership) until repairs performed.

590.004/4-501.114-P

Nov 14, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: High Temp Dish machine broken/out of order. Repair. Warewashing will be performed at Vineyard Restorant (same ownership) until repairs performed.

590.004/4-501.114-P

Apr 14, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line without paper towels. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: The CFPM posted expired and that employee no longer works at this site. Provide a current CFPM for a full time employee.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Apr 7, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line without paper towels. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Warewashing machines flow pressure device (c)

Inspector notes: Dish Machine does not display temperatures (Wash Rinse). Electronic screen appear out of order. Repair.

590.004/4-204.118-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: The CFPM posted expired and that employee no longer works at this site. Provide a current CFPM for a full time employee.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Oct 4, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 3, 2024

Routine

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: No max temperature thermometer or measuring device on site. Provide.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No sanitizer test kit for wiping cloths solution. Provide.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Handwashing sink missing paper towels. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

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

Inspector notes: No CFPM certificate (example-Serv Safe) and no allergen certificate posted on site. Provide.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Warewashing machines flow pressure device (c)

Inspector notes: Dish Machine does not display temperatures (Wash Rinse). Electronic screen appear out of order. Repair.

590.004/4-204.118-C

(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)

Inspector notes: Boxes with single use paper/plastic articles stored on the floor. Elevate properly.

590.004/4-903.11-C

Aug 10, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Hot water and chemical-methods (p)

Inspector notes: Unable to verify the wash and rinse temperatures as the electronic temperature gauge is broken / Repair

590.004/4-703.11-P

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide an irreversible temperature measuring device.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Feb 27, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 2, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was George Howell Coffee - Terminal E last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at George Howell Coffee - Terminal E on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at George Howell Coffee - Terminal E?

Across the inspection record, “hand drying provision” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at George Howell Coffee - Terminal E.

How does George Howell Coffee - Terminal E compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

George Howell Coffee - Terminal E most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at George Howell Coffee - Terminal E 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 - Terminal E 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 - Terminal E inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, George Howell Coffee - Terminal E is inspected around three times per year on average.

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