Mia's Bakery

131 Seaport Bl, Boston, MA 02210

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Mia's Bakery, the earliest from 2023. On Jul 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Looking across the full record, “handwashing signage” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Mia's Bakery's latest score of 90 sits above the Boston average of 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 11, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed packaged sandwiches and salads without proper labels and allergen requirements. Provide at all times.

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Jan 23, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 13, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food soils and debris inside the stand up freezer. Clean to remove. Observed high dust build up on the exterior of the ice machine. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Missing employee handwash signage in the restroom. Provide

590.006/6-301.14-C

Apr 29, 2024

Routine

5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Missing testing device for 3 compartment sink. Provide

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Paper towels missing at handsink. Provide

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed a dog in the store while doing the inspection. Staff did not inquire about the animal being a service animal. Retrain staff. And post proper signage for consumers regarding prohibiting animals.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Designate a handsink behind the counter for staff to utilize properly. Observed soiled utensils stored in the handsink. Remove and retrain staff for proper use of handsink.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Missing handsoap at the handsink. Provide

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Signage missing at the handsink. Provide and designate a handsink for proper hand washing.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks fixtures soiled. Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.18-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Servesafe Certificate not posted in establishment. PIC will post and provide at all times.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Oct 31, 2023

Routine

6 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No vomit spill kit. Provide.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No paper towels at handsinks. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No soap at handsinks. Provide.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No sanitizer or soap for three compartment sink. Provide. Provide quats test kit.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No food thermometer on site. Provide.

590.004/4-302.12-PF

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Refrigeration is not turned on. Turn on to verify if holding at below 41F.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Provide thermometers in all refrigeration units on site.

590.004/4-204.112-C

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Clean restroom.

590.006/6-501.18-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: No signage at handsinks. Provide.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: Provide covered receptacle in restroom for sanitary napkins.

590.005/5-501.17-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Dust on surfaces throughout. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mia's Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mia's Bakery on file is from Jul 11, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mia's Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “handwashing signage” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mia's Bakery.

How does Mia's Bakery compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Mia's Bakery most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Mia's Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mia's Bakery have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mia's Bakery 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 Mia's Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mia's Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.

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