Grace Note Coffee

100 High St, Boston, MA 02110
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Grace Note Coffee, the earliest from 2022. Grace Note Coffee was last inspected on Feb 4, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

The pattern that stands out is “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Grace Note Coffee trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: No water at hand sinks. No water in the bathroom for employees and customers. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: No water at hand sinks. No water in the bathroom for employees and customers. Repair. Discontinue operations. Call the main Health office between 8am-4pm at 617 635 5326 to request to re open. If you wish to request to re open during off hours call the mayors hotline at 617-635-4500.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
78
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine to remove possible mold-like substance.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors under the cabinet to remove soils clean the wall to remove coffee stain
590.006/6-201.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Whynton black freezer/ Provide Internal Thermometer to unit to measure 41 degree or below
590.004/4-204.112-C
82
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 31, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 25, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishement selling "cold brew floats" with packaged ice cream without frozen dessert permit. Email isdhealth@boston.gov to update permit to sell frozen desserts.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
90
Nov 29, 2023
Routine
2 major violations.
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Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Dish pLate simulator battery dead replace to be able to measure interior temp of high temp machine
590.004/4-204.115-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with mold-like build up clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
82
May 16, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Low bpy refrigerator door is not closing properly. Items inside unit are holding temperature. Repair as necessary.
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
Dec 9, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: repair damaged ice machine door to ice machine at the service area. Remove duct tape from unit.
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
Aug 5, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grace Note Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grace Note Coffee on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grace Note Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Grace Note Coffee.

How does Grace Note Coffee compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Grace Note Coffee most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Grace Note Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Grace Note 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 Grace Note Coffee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Grace Note Coffee is inspected around three times per year on average.