N.E. Deaconess Hospital Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at N.E. Deaconess Hospital Cafe stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near nine violations each time.
“Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so N.E. Deaconess Hospital Cafe trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor in walk units Dairy and Small freezer in disrepair Floor in large storage area - in disrepair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up of soils on interior and exterior of Ovens Cooking equipment (grill/stove tops) and fryolators on cookline line
590.004/4-602.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling pipes dusty - Large Storage room Light shields in 2 walk in units have condensation in them Ceiling fixtures above deli grill station hot holding are dusty
590.006/6-201.11-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Broken light shield in cold prep area
590.006/6-202.11-C
82
Dec 16, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy built up soils on all cooking equipment throughout
590.004/4-602.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on walls and attachments throughout food prep/ware washing/food storage/food dispensing/storage areas Floor in large storage room heavily soilded
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all old unused and unnecessary items/equipment from premises - Kitchen/storage/etc throughout
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Walls in large store areas not smooth durable easily cleanable
590.006/6-501.11-C
82
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cold temperatures Salad bar Leafy green 54 F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Smart power 0 PPM Dish washing company on site - Smart power is at 700 PPM
590.004/4-501.114-P
Clean condition-hands and arms (p)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees leaving and returning to work/prep stations and not washing hands Observed multiple food handlers leaving and returning to work stations/touching multiple touch points that are soiled wearing disposable single use gloves
590.002/2-301.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hot holding Chicken 125 F Removed from services Steak 115 F and 126 F Removed from services
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: 2 hand sink without paper towels in dispensers Ware washing and catering Corrected on site by PIC
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple priority priority foundation and core violations noted on inspection - Proof that the PIC is not performing duties (see inspection)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Food particles and sticky label in hand sink - Hand sink is clogged
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor in Milk cooler and large storage area in disrepair - not smooth durable and easily cleanable Walls in large store areas not smooth durable easily cleanable Hobart mixer stand rusted and chipped paint Final rinse 158F Thermal label requirement is met 160 F Dish washing ordered parts
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all old unused and unnecessary items/equipment from premises - Kitchen/storage/etc throughout
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on walls and attachments throughout food prep/ware washing/food storage/food dispensing/storage areas Floor in large storage room heavily soilded
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Final rinse 158F Thermal label requirement is met 160 F Dish washing ordered parts
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy built up soils on all cooking equipment throughout
590.004/4-602.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn and discolored cutting boards throughout food prep/serving line
590.004/4-501.12-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Food handler at grill preparing food at counter were there is not protection and can be contamined by customers
590.003/3-305.14-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution - Kitchen/prep/serving line/ware washing
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple food containers in storage with old lable residue
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Dust on shelving throughout prep/serving line/ware washing/storage areas
590.004/4-602.13-C
25
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cold temperatures Salad bar Leafy green 54 F
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hot holding Chicken 125 F Removed from services Steak 115 F and 126 F Removed from services
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Smart power 0 PPM Dish washing company on site - Smart power is at 700 PPM
590.004/4-501.114-P
Clean condition-hands and arms (p)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees leaving and returning to work/prep stations and not washing hands Observed multiple food handlers leaving and returning to work stations/touching multiple touch points that are soiled wearing disposable single use gloves
590.002/2-301.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Food particles and sticky label in hand sink - Hand sink is clogged
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple food containers in storage with old lable residue
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Final rinse 158F IMD 130 Thermal label not meeting 160 F Dish washing company called waiting on ETA
590.004/4-501.112-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple priority priority foundation and core violations noted on inspection - Proof that the PIC is not performing duties (see inspection)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: 2 hand sink without paper towels in dispensers Ware washing and catering Corrected on site by PIC
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution - Kitchen/prep/serving line/ware washing
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Food handler at grill preparing food at counter were there is not protection and can be contamined by customers
590.003/3-305.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink clogged - Facilities on premises repairing clog Floor in Milk cooler and large storage area in disrepair - not smooth durable and easily cleanable Walls in large store areas not smooth durable easily cleanable Rust on exterior of dish machine Hobart mixer stand rusted and chipped paint Splash guard not secure next to hand sink in catering area
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all old unused and unnecessary items/equipment from premises - Kitchen/storage/etc throughout
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on walls and attachments throughout food prep/ware washing/food storage/food dispensing/storage areas Floor in large storage room heavily soilded
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Dust on shelving throughout prep/serving line/ware washing/storage areas
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy built up soils on all cooking equipment throughout
590.004/4-602.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn and discolored cutting boards throughout food prep/serving line
590.004/4-501.12-C
22
Jul 31, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Ribs on hot holding 122 F Removed from service
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Spring rolls (vegetable) 61 F Removed from service
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Fllies in catering area Provide full extermination and IPM report for preventing and controlling flies
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up dust on wall fans (ware washing) Built up dust on pipes (Storage room) Built up soils on pipes and vent (Small storege room next to walk in unit) Built up soils on floor drains throughout Built up soils on interior of light shield (Bread/cheese walk in unit)
590.006/6-201.11-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting clean and sanitized food contacts - Pots pans containers etc.
590.004/4-901.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor not smooth durable easily cleanable and is in disrepair (Walk in Dairy & large storage room) Rust on ceiling vent in small storage room next to dairy walk in unit Walls in disrepair in small storage room next to dairy walk in unit
590.006/6-501.11-C
58
Mar 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was a live cockroach observed at the greasetrap under the 3 bay sink. Minor fruit/drain fly activity in mop closet Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection PIC contacted pest control.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior.exterior of the hot station trash container. Clean the interior trash cabinets in the dining room to remove soils & food debris. Clean the interiors of the fryers to remove grease build up--Kitchen Clean the dunnage racks to remove soils--Walk in units & storage room
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under/around the fryer units to remove grease & soils.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/replace soiled glue traps
590.006/6-501.112-C
78
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all old broken and not in use equipment - Kitchen/prep ware washing/storage areas
590.006/6-501.114-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing panel on high temp dish machine Rust on top section of dish machine Mixer stand rusted and had chipped paint
590.004/4-501.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Wall in large storage room in disrepair - Next to pallet storage Wall pipe in walk refrigeration unit has exposed insulation Wall pipe under pot washer covering loose Floor drain and grease trap rusted - Ware washing Floor in large store room in disrepair
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Jul 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Pre wrapped hot sandwiches not labled
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor walls ceilings light shields - Ware washing storage areas
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Exposed insulation around the HVAC in dry goods storage Repair walls and attachments in dry goods storage Floor not smooth durable and easily cleanable in dry goods storage Food prep sinks - pipes are not indirect plumbing/air gap 1st hand sink in ladies room broken Stained ceiling tiles stained in ladies room
590.006/6-501.11-C
82
Jan 19, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 28, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 7, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 30, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Middle salad bar unit not operating. Unit is out of service parts on order per PIC
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
Aug 26, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was N.E. Deaconess Hospital Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at N.E. Deaconess Hospital Cafe on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at N.E. Deaconess Hospital Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at N.E. Deaconess Hospital Cafe.
How does N.E. Deaconess Hospital Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?
N.E. Deaconess Hospital Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has N.E. Deaconess Hospital Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at N.E. Deaconess Hospital Cafe have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at N.E. Deaconess Hospital Cafe 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 N.E. Deaconess Hospital Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, N.E. Deaconess Hospital Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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