New England College of Optometry

424 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02115
School / Childcare
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

New England College of Optometry appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “sanitizing solutions testing devices”, which has been cited two times.

Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; New England College of Optometry is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2023
Routine
4 major violations.
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Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No quats test kit for sanitizing solution for ware washing at 3 bay sink
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Temperature measuring devices food-accuracy (pf)
Inspector notes: No food themometer
590.004/4-203.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Wash temperature on high temp dish machine 139 F All ware washing will be performed in 3 bay sink
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Irreversible measuring device temperature 154 F All ware washing will be performed in 3 bay sink with Quats sanitizer
590.004/4-501.112-PF
67
Mar 2, 2023
Routine
6 major violations.
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Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Wash temperature on high temp dish machine 139 F All ware washing will be performed in 3 bay sink
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Irreversible measuring device temperature 154 F All ware washing will be performed in 3 bay sink with Quats sanitizer
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No quats test kit for sanitizing solution for ware washing at 3 bay sink
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Temperature measuring devices food-accuracy (pf)
Inspector notes: No food themometer
590.004/4-203.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of my visit the school was providing sandwiches (ordered out) for Grab and Go and Coffee (not being monitored by a PIC). At the time of my visit I was informed that the school provided the sandwiches If an alternative process for monitoring the food/coffee the Owner/operator must contact the Health Division. PIC spoke with Principal Health Inspector Tracy Senechal regarding the monitoring
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: At time of my inspection the sandwiches (prepacked for Student Grab and Go) were not labeled. Per PIC this was a one time event
590.003/3-602.11-PF
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was New England College of Optometry last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New England College of Optometry on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New England College of Optometry?

Across the inspection record, “sanitizing solutions testing devices” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at New England College of Optometry.

How does New England College of Optometry compare to other restaurants in Boston?

New England College of Optometry most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has New England College of Optometry's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New England College of Optometry have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New England College of Optometry 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 New England College of Optometry inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, New England College of Optometry is inspected around two times per year on average.