Life Alive
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Life Alive has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.
By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Life Alive on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food items inside the walk in refrigeration unit not date marked. Provide datemarking.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine. Clean and sanitize to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed debris on the floor in the basement. Clean floors to remove debris.
590.006/6-201.11-C
78
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: No address on avacado mouse & cold press juice bottles. Provide address of origin.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
90
Dec 16, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Treating juice (pf)
Inspector notes: Warning label on bottled on site apple lemon tumeric carrot juice is too small. Increase font size to 11 or above.
590.003/3-404.11-PF
Washing fruits and vegetables (pf)
Inspector notes: Test kit for vegetable wash reads 0 upon tested chemical found empty. Corrected on site. Observed food worker cutting bell peppers out of box in basement. Wash vegetables and do not recontaminate in shipping boxes. Use NSF grade container.
590.003/3-302.15-PF
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Bottles for juice stored under a waste pipe. Corrected on site.
590.004/4-903.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Case of broccolli stored on floor. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-305.11-C
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Aug 11, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers not washing hands before donning on clean gloves in Drink Acai Station/prep/ware washing areas
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 food handlers entering basement wearing gloves - Employees are leaving and returning to work station wearing disposable gloves Ware washing staff handling dirty and clean equipment without changing gloves
590.003/3-304.15-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC did not know where the written procedures for the kit is kept
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink on prep/cooking line is blocked by sheet pans - Corrected on site by PIC Hand sink in ware washing is blocked by 3 receptacles - Corrected on site by PIC
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No warning labels on bottles freshly made juices
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Irreversible measuring device not working - Using a metal stem thermometer that is not showing the max temperature after running through high temp dish machine
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Using wire shelving that drains on to the floor to airdry
590.004/4-301.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice cream scoops are stored in standing water in dipwell - Drink/Acai area Scoop handles in condiments containers in contact with food items
590.003/3-304.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Walk in unit 51 F (all three thermometers) Food inside was 41 F
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn and stained cutting boards
590.004/4-501.12-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Ware washing staff stacking wet equipment from high temp dishmachine and 3 bay sink - Not properly airdrying prior to stacking
590.004/4-901.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Using disposable bowls to scoop condiments - Prep/cooking and basement storage
590.003/3-307.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitzing solution - Cloths are in direct contact with food contacts
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food labels (c)
Inspector notes: Some bulk food containers are missing labels in basement storage
590.003/3-602.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Life Alive last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Life Alive on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does Life Alive compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Life Alive most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Life Alive's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Life Alive have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Life Alive 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 Life Alive inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Life Alive is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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