Lily's Coffee & Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Lily's Coffee & Cafe nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 12, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Lily's Coffee & Cafe on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Egg sandwiches at 48F in refrigeration unit. Removed by PIC. Ensure proper cold holding at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Pink substance observed inside the interior of the ice machine. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Coffee stains observed on ceiling tiles above three bay sink. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: The front sandwich display refrigerator is reading 48F and there are numerous items out of temperature; Bacon egg and cheese on english muffin 44F egg sausage sandwich 60F Egg Wrap 46F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. PIC Voluntarily Discarded the Items There are multiple milk containers stored on the counter; whole milk 61F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Per PIC their is no procedure or supplies for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit./ Provide complete vomit clean up kit
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Front handsink observed blocked with equipment. Discontinue and maintain accessible all time to prevent contamination by hands. Corrected on site
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Front handsink observed blocked with equipment. Discontinue and maintain accessible all time to prevent contamination by hands. Corrected on site
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: The Employee in the front has no hair covering/ provide proper hair restraints for all food prep workers
590.002/2-402.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: handsink in the back near 3 bay sink observed without employee must wash hand signage/ Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Mop not in use is being stored inside mop sink.Hang mops to dry
590.006/6-501.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: There is some food debris on the counters and inside the refrigerators. Clean and sanitize surfaces to remove debris. Clean the under counter fridge gasket. clean dust from vents in restroom
590.004/4-602.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Ice machine observed not working. Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
50
Nov 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: The front sandwich display refrigerator is reading 48F and there are numerous items out of temperature; Bacon egg and cheese on english muffin 44F egg sausage sandwich 60F Egg Wrap 46F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. PIC Voluntarily Discarded the Items There are multiple milk containers stored on the counter; whole milk 61F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Front handsink observed blocked with equipment. Discontinue and maintain accessible all time to prevent contamination by hands. Corrected on site
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Per PIC their is no procedure or supplies for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit./ Provide complete vomit clean up kit
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: There is some food debris on the counters and inside the refrigerators. Clean and sanitize surfaces to remove debris. Clean the under counter fridge gasket. clean dust from vents in restroom
590.004/4-602.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Ice machine observed not working. Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Mop not in use is being stored inside mop sink.Hang mops to dry
590.006/6-501.16-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: handsink in the back near 3 bay sink observed without employee must wash hand signage/ Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Soils observed on floor clean floors under and around equipment with accumulated debris. Clean to remove throughout the storage room
590.006/6-201.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: The Employee in the front has no hair covering/ provide proper hair restraints for all food prep workers
590.002/2-402.11-C
52
May 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: The ham and cheese croissant is stored at room temperature was 65F. Provide proper cold holding. The front sandwich display refrigerator is reading 50F and there are numerous items out of temperature; caprese sandwich 54F egg sandwich 46F chicken was 68F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (The district manager arrived on site and voluntarily discarded all the items in the refrigerated case) There are multiple milk containers stored on the counter; half and half 65F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: The handsink in the back was blocked with equipment. Remove items and provide access to handsink. (There was a handsink in the front that was accessible and stocked where the employee could wash her hands)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: The full time employees is not a certified food manager. Provide a full time certified food manager at this location. The three bay sink was not setup properly. Properly train the employees to wash equipment in soapy water rinse in clean water sanitize in the third bay and then air dry the items. The employees were unfamiliar with illness policy. Properly train employees.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: The items in the grab and go case have ingredients on the label but major allergens are not identified. Provide a complete allergen label.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: The grab and go sandwiches do not have an expiration date. Provide date marking for products.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: The employee in the front has no hair covering. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: There is some food debris on the counters and inside the refrigerators. Clean surfaces to remove debris.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: There is no sneeze guard to the right of the espresso machine and they are storing the coffee cups and pump syrups in that area. Provide protection.
590.003/3-305.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: There is no space to store clean equipment so they are stored on the three bay sink. Provide an area to stroe clean equipment.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
47
Nov 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sandwich display refrigerator holding at 56F. PIC stated cooler was at 40F when refrigerator was stocked 2-3 hours prior. Sandwiches moved to under counter cooler at 40F. Service unit as needed to hold at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at warewashing area blocked with utensils and pans. Keep hand sinks clear at all times for hand washing.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer test strips on site. Provide test strips to ensure proper dilution.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Cups of juice for self-service without labels. Provide labels for juice cups.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed in syrup cabinet. Clean and monitor for avctivity. Provide current pest report.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing area. Discontinue using sponges to clean food contact surfaces to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-101.16-C
58
May 10, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Pots observed in hand sink. Person in charge removed.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: No labels on grapfruit juice in grab and go cooler. Provide.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Damp cloths observed on production line. Person in charge removed.
590.003/3-304.14-C
78
Oct 25, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Display refrigerator at the service line reads 46.7 F. Provide a temperature of 41 F or below for the unit. All items in the unit were transferred to the 2 draw refrigerator below this unit.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: In the kitchen clean the interior of the 3 door reach in refrigerator located across from the ice machine. Remove spills soils and food encrustments from the interior of the unit.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: On the 3 door cold unit in the kitchen resurface or replace the worn and stained cutting board.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
78
Jun 21, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lily's Coffee & Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lily's Coffee & Cafe on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lily's Coffee & Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Lily's Coffee & Cafe.
How does Lily's Coffee & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Lily's Coffee & Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Lily's Coffee & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lily's Coffee & Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lily's Coffee & Cafe 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 Lily's Coffee & Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lily's Coffee & Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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