Mother Juice

100 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02108
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
45
Score
High Risk

Inspectors have visited Mother Juice 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Feb 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

Mother Juice's latest score of 45 falls below the Boston average of 86. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: 3 bottles Mrs. Meyers's clean dry multi surface cleaning observed stored above food prep sink. Discontinue (cos)
590.007/7-201.11-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Facilty uses Mr' Meyers's clean day multisurface detergent to wipe down food contact surfaces. Discontinue
590.007/7-204.11-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (pf)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer at 3 bay sink observed reading over 500ppm quats . Use accordingly. (cos)
590.004/4-501.114-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Violation noted on the inspection report. CFPM to train staff on violation noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of 3 bay sink observed soiled interior of prep sink observed with soils build up. Clean and sanitize to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a metal probe thermometer. Provide
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Grab and go refrigeration and other refrigeration units observed without a conspiciuous thermometer. Provide a visible thermometer.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under 3 bay sink and equipments observed soiled from loose debris and debris accumulation. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
45
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Honestly presented (c)
Inspector notes: Disclosure all ingredients for packaged foods prepared in house and made available for retail sale in the self service case
590.003/3-601.12-C
95
Jan 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: Acting manager on site nor anyone else at time of inspection has a current food safety not allergen awareness certificate on site - Address as discussed - PIC can even just sign up in an act of good faith providing a copy of the paid receipt and scheduled date and time that the test is to occur
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure staff have clean aprons / uniforms on - clean outer attire when handling / working with foods
590.002/2-304.11-C
Vended time/temperature control for safety food original container (c)
Inspector notes: Fresh juices available for retail sale do not specify if the product is " heat treated - pasturized " - if the product is made fresh signage stating that this is " not a pasturized product " should be made availabler for the consumer address
590.003/3-305.13-C
82
Dec 21, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 5, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 15, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 8, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Rice cooker in disrepair/broken repair or replace
590.004/4-201.11-C
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mother Juice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mother Juice on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

How does Mother Juice compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Mother Juice most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Mother Juice's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mother Juice have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Mother Juice means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Mother Juice inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mother Juice is inspected around three times per year on average.