Greystone Cafe Bakery and Provisions
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Greystone Cafe Bakery and Provisions 15 times, with records going back to 2022. On Apr 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “ventilation hood systems filters”, which has been cited eight times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Greystone Cafe Bakery and Provisions is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Allergen certificate is expired. Provide current.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
90
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of cockroach activity observed(dead roaches on glue boards(basement electrical closet).Provide a detailed pest report upon re-inspection. (most recent pest report was reviewed and states that there is activity) (followup pest service scheduled for 11.19.25) Upon re-inspection The manager is stating that pest service is be conducted at 7pm on 11.25.25 A followup inspection to be scheduled on 12.3.25
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of cockroach activity observed(dead roaches on glue boards(basement electrical closet).Provide a detailed pest report upon re-inspection. (most recent pest report was reviewed and states that there is activity) (followup pest service scheduled for 11.19.25)
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the lower trash cabinet to remove soils Clean the interior of the cabinet below the coffee grinder to remove excess grounds
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: The hood sticker (blue) has expired on 7.30.25.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post the new sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Aug 1, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of cockroach activity observed(1 live(employee rest room) dead roaches on glue boards(basement electrical closet) Also a dead mouse on a glue board(electrical closet).Provide a detailed pest report upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: The hood sticker (blue) has expired on 7.30.25.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post the new sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all the bulk food storage containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: The hot water fixture at the handwash sink is not operating.Repair Alternate handsink in use
590.005/5-205.15-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/replace the soiled glue boards as noted. Monitor all areas Clean /sanitize affected locations
590.006/6-501.112-C
74
Jul 24, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling in the lower bakery observed with peeling paint.Scrape to remove peeling paint resurface. Floor in the lower storage with exposed cement.Resurface
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Jun 17, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide "Hand wash only" signage at the handsink.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling in the lower bakery observed with peeling paint.Scrape to remove peeling paint resurface. Floor in the lower storage with exposed cement.Resurface
590.006/6-101.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a working internal thermometer in the 2 door reach in unit.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items observed stored on the floor.Elevate all storage at least 6 inches off the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
74
Jan 31, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment. Upon re-inspection The PIC Stating the hood company cancelled Will be re-scheduled PIC instructed to forward next cleaning date to ISD Health
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Jan 18, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment. Upon re-inspection The PIC Stating the hood company cancelled Will be re-scheduled PIC instructed to forward next cleaning date to ISD Health
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Dec 20, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Nov 14, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Pan on top of warewash hand sink. Person in charge removed.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Prep area employee observed without proper hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
82
Apr 21, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Mar 13, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods in basement refrigerator. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed spray bottle of sanitizer unlabled. Person in charge corrected on site.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings in basement storage area. Clean and sanitize area. Pest report provided by PIC.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at production line hand sink. Person in charge corrected. Observed proper hand washing at other locations.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
61
Aug 1, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker in kitchen area is expired. Replace
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Jul 20, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods in basement bakery area. Person in charge corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels in bathroom. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold like substance inside interior of ice machine. Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker in kitchen area is expired. Replace
590.004/4-202.18-C
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Greystone Cafe Bakery and Provisions last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Greystone Cafe Bakery and Provisions on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Greystone Cafe Bakery and Provisions?
Across the inspection record, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Greystone Cafe Bakery and Provisions.
How does Greystone Cafe Bakery and Provisions compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Greystone Cafe Bakery and Provisions most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Greystone Cafe Bakery and Provisions' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Greystone Cafe Bakery and Provisions have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Greystone Cafe Bakery and Provisions 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 Greystone Cafe Bakery and Provisions inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Greystone Cafe Bakery and Provisions is inspected around four times per year on average.
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