L.A. Burdick Chocolate
Last inspected: Jun 16, 2025
61
Score
Going back to 2022, L.A. Burdick Chocolate has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 16, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which L.A. Burdick Chocolate's 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 16, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Food workers are not washing hands with the proper frequency when leaving and returning to work areas. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.14-P
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Labeled Handsink at front service line is inoperable. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water at rear handsink is 87F. Repair.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Dust on ceiling in basement. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Inside ice machine with visible soils. Corrected on site.
590.004/4-602.11-C
61
Oct 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (p)
Inspector notes: Rubbermaid tote containers being used to store bulk chocolate powder. Replace with NSF grade materials or equivelant.
590.004/4-101.11-P
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate. CI states capacity is 25 persons. Provide choke save certificate or receipt that the PIC is enrolled in a choke save course. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
82
Sep 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (p)
Inspector notes: Rubbermaid tote containers being used to store bulk chocolate powder. Replace with NSF grade materials or equivelant.
590.004/4-101.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small fly activity noted upon inspection. IPM pest report dated 9/17/24 with numerous open conditions and contributing factors noted. Address all open conditions and provide an additional clean pest report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No barrier between public and service line. Install barriers or provide signage. Cashier is present at passthrough. steps are taken to ensure that exposed food clean equipment utensils linens and unwrapped single-service and singleuse articles are protected from contamination;
590.003/3-307.11-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate. CI states capacity is 25 persons. Provide choke save certificate or receipt that the PIC is enrolled in a choke save course. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: Dust buildup on vent in ceiling outside mop closet dust buildup on duct work above kitchen and dining room and on HVAC vents. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-202.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Food soils and spills inside reach in coolers. Clean to remove. Chocolate fragmenst on floor in basement storage. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Repair loose tiles in mop closet repair missing grout near three bay sink hole in wall near floor near dish washer and as noted as an open condition on most recent pest report by Pest Services dated 9/17/24.
590.006/6-101.11-C
61
Jun 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior white panel of the ice machine to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor around the dish machine to remove excess water.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/discard all unnecessary empty boxes from the basement storage.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine not operating leaking water. Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
78
Dec 28, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Establishment is leaving refrigerated products on counter at the drink preparation area- Milk-48F Oat Milk-58F Product is shelf stable until opened Ensure products are held at 41F or below Products returned to refrigeration at 39F
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Black mold like buildup on internal panel of ice machine- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
78
Jul 19, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Allergy awreness certificate has expired.Provide updated certificate. Documentation provided for the test to the PIC
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior white panel of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Certified food managers certificate observed expired.Provide full time employee with a valid certifified food managers certificate or proof of scheduled test
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was L.A. Burdick Chocolate last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at L.A. Burdick Chocolate on file is from Jun 16, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at L.A. Burdick Chocolate?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at L.A. Burdick Chocolate.
How does L.A. Burdick Chocolate compare to other restaurants in Boston?
L.A. Burdick Chocolate most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has L.A. Burdick Chocolate's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at L.A. Burdick Chocolate have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at L.A. Burdick Chocolate means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is L.A. Burdick Chocolate inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, L.A. Burdick Chocolate is inspected around two times per year on average.
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