Museum of Fine Arts Cafeteria
Last inspected: May 4, 2026
82
Score
Museum of Fine Arts Cafeteria has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from May 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Museum of Fine Arts Cafeteria trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 4, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler on serving line and fry station not washing hands and multitasking wearing single use gloves - No hand sink in this area
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on ceiling and attachments in ware washing and food prep/dispensing areas/above ice machine - PIC put in work orders for repair and replacing tiles and ceiling fixtures
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Walls behind cooking line in disrepair
590.006/6-501.11-C
82
Apr 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean condition-hands and arms (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler on serving line and fry station not washing hands and multitasking wearing single use gloves
590.002/2-301.11-P
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler on serving line and fry station not washing hands and multitasking wearing single use gloves - No hand sink in this area
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Using red soda crates for shelving for storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn cutting boards
590.004/4-501.12-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Build up soils in fryolator cabinets and cooking equipment
590.004/4-602.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on ceiling and attachments in ware washing and food prep/dispensing areas/above ice machine
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Walls behind cooking line in disrepair
590.006/6-501.11-C
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Aug 7, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple food handlers and employees continously wearing disposable gloves touching multiple touch point and leaving and returning to work area. I provided glove use information during inspection
590.003/3-304.15-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw eggs stored with RTE foods Raw ground beef stored with RTE foods 3 door refrigeration units in kitchen/prep
590.003/3-302.11-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food handlers not washing hands prior to donning on clean gloves leaving and returning to prep without washing hands
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: 3 door refrigeration unit in food prep/kitchen 54 F Steak and cheese 54 F Cheese 54 F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Self service area in dining room Fruit salads for customer self service not labeled Prepackaged bake goods not listing ingredients etc
590.003/3-602.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soils on interior and exterior of ice machine
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Opening in wall in ware washing area Walls and attachments in need of repair/chipped paint ware washing area
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up grease on hood filters above fryolators Built up soils on floor walls ceiling and attachments - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/ice machine room across from walk in unit
590.006/6-201.11-C
41
Apr 16, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine is not operating.Repair (Alternate machine & 3 bay sink are in use)
590.004/4-501.11-C
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Feb 19, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine is not operating.Repair (Alternate machine & 3 bay sink are in use)
590.004/4-501.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters above the fryers were observed soiled.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-202.18-C
90
Sep 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepackaged cookies not labeled
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting food containers in ware washing area
590.004/4-901.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Dust on fan cover in walk in unit Soils on ceilings prep area
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Rust on walls ceiling and floor - Walk in refrigeration No indirect plumbing on food prep sink
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on cooking equipment including fryolators and attachments - Cooking line
590.004/4-602.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
70
Apr 3, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepackaged foods for Grab and Go are missing ingredents/busines name and address
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment wash solution temperature (pf)
Inspector notes: Wash temp on high temp dishmachine 124 F
590.004/4-501.110-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Old labels and residue on food containers that have gone through the ware washing process
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers label fish do not contain fish food products - Provide proper labels for all food storage and bulk food containers throughout
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on shelving in ware washing area
590.004/4-101.19-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn cutting boards
590.004/4-501.12-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy build up of grease/food debris on exterior and interior cabinets of fryolators
590.004/4-602.12-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet stacking/nesting bowls pots pans etc that have gone through the ware washing process
590.004/4-901.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up grease on hood filters above fry station Built up soils on unit above gas stove Built up soils on ceiling tiles vents and all attachments
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused and unnecessary equipment and articles
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Rust on walls and floor of walk in unit - Prep/ware washing
590.006/6-501.11-C
50
May 10, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 14, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp rinse guage reading 208F.Repair. Maintaing high temp rinse 180-194F or per manufactures instructions. Temp disk reading 164F OK to use machine Repair guage Upon re-inspection PIC stating that parts are on order machine is out of service until repairs are completed Alternate machine in use 3 bay sink also available Repair documentation provided
590.004/4-502.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Museum of Fine Arts Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Museum of Fine Arts Cafeteria on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Museum of Fine Arts Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Museum of Fine Arts Cafeteria.
How does Museum of Fine Arts Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Museum of Fine Arts Cafeteria most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Museum of Fine Arts Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Museum of Fine Arts Cafeteria have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Museum of Fine Arts Cafeteria 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 Museum of Fine Arts Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Museum of Fine Arts Cafeteria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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