O'cheese
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
95
Score
O'cheese appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2023. On Mar 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near nine violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting O'cheese on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device location (c)
Inspector notes: Facility observed without a prep sink . Per PIC produce/vegetables gets rinse in the middle compartment of 3 bay sink. PIC to provide report from a licensed plumber on the cost of install of a prep sink with airgap to : inca.prince@boston.gov Plumbers report in progress per PIC (3.17.26)
590.005/5-204.12-C
95
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Facility observed without a prep sink . Per PIC produce/vegetables gets rinse in the middle compartment of 3 bay sink. PIC to provide detailed ps report from a licensed plumber on the install of a prep sink to : inca.prince@boston.gov Plumbers report in progress per PIC (2.25.26)
590.005/5-402.11-P
Backflow prevention device location (c)
Inspector notes: Facility observed without a prep sink . Per PIC produce/vegetables gets rinse in the middle compartment of 3 bay sink. PIC to provide report from a licensed plumber on the cost of install of a prep sink with airgap to : inca.prince@boston.gov Plumbers report in progress per PIC (3.17.26)
590.005/5-204.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent filters observed with heavily soiled with grease and dust build up. Clean to remove 2.25.26
590.004/4-202.18-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a Certified Food protection manager certification. Post current CFPM/ ServSafe Certificate (2.25.26) Per PIC he registered to take the class/exam 3.9.26
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Both hood sticker on site observed expired 9.20.25 and 12.20.25 Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaning company
590.006/6-501.14-C
70
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 24 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Facility observed without a prep sink . Per PIC produce/vegetables gets rinse in the middle compartment of 3 bay sink. PIC to provide detailed ps report from a licensed plumber on the install of a prep sink to : inca.prince@boston.gov Plumbers report in progress per PIC (2.25.26)
590.005/5-402.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tuna salad 58F cooked brocccoli 48F stored at room temperature. PIC to review cold holding and train staff. (cos)
590.003/3-501.16-P
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Green onion english cucumber stored in the walking observed spoiled. Discard Tuna salad cooked broccoli observed stored on top of recycle bin. Discontinue/ voluntarily discard by PIC Oil in the fryolator observed heavily discolored. Discard Observed bread stored on the chair. Discontinue
590.003/3-101.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Flat grill observed with carbon build up in between equipments observed with grease build up interior and exterior of several cold holding refrigerator /cold holding drawer innterior and exterior of microwave observed soiled from visible dry food spills dry food encrusted. Clean and sanitize to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewashing handsink observed without soap. Provide and maintain. (no warewashing taken place during the inspection)
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen area handsink observed blocked by a chair. Discontinue maintain accessible at all time for handwashing only. PIC to monitor handwashing. (cos)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: At time of inspection PIC was unable to demonstrate or answer questions regarding food safety due to no staff on duty and PIC was working on a big catering order.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several containers of prepped/ cooked foods observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date after prep/ before storing Per PIC foods were prepped the night before
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a test kit to measure sanitzer solution concentration. Provide Inspector test strips was used to record the sanitizer concentration
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor throughout the facility including under equipments inside walkin cooler observed in need of deep cleaning. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff working with RTE foods without proper hair restraint. Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a Certified Food protection manager certification. Post current CFPM/ ServSafe Certificate (2.25.26) Per PIC he registered to take the class/exam 3.9.26
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Containers of different cooked food stored in cold units observed without cover. Provide cover before storing
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several bulk bins and others food storage containers/ squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from orginal containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
Using clean tableware for second portions and refills (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bowl stored inside sugar storage bin. Discontinue
590.003/3-304.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Bag of Samolina flour and others boxes of food items observed stored on the floor in the basement area. Discontinue/ Elevate.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Package of cigarette observed stored on food prepped table. Discontinue Employee socks observed stored on top food storage bulk bin. Dicontinue Recycle bin observed stored inside the kitchen area. Discontinue
590.003/3-307.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent filters observed with heavily soiled with grease and dust build up. Clean to remove 2.25.26
590.004/4-202.18-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Ac unit excess water observed dispensing inside warewashing handsink. Repair to dispense accordingly
590.005/5-205.15-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled mop observed stored in the kichen area. Hang to dry inside mop sink area after use.
590.006/6-501.16-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Both hood sticker on site observed expired 9.20.25 and 12.20.25 Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaning company
590.006/6-501.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Basement storage area observed heavily clutter from excess old furniture and unorganized . Clean and organize
590.006/6-501.114-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Warewashing handwashing sink observed without employee handwashing sign. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
16
Feb 18, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 24 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tuna salad 58F cooked brocccoli 48F stored at room temperature. PIC to review cold holding and train staff. (cos)
590.003/3-501.16-P
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Facility observed without a prep sink . Per PIC produce/vegetables gets rinse in the middle compartment of 3 bay sink. PIC to provide detailed ps report from a licensed plumber on the install of a prep sink to : inca.prince@boston.gov
590.005/5-402.11-P
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Green onion english cucumber stored in the walking observed spoiled. Discard Tuna salad cooked broccoli observed stored on top of recycle bin. Discontinue/ voluntarily discard by PIC Oil in the fryolator observed heavily discolored. Discard Observed bread stored on the chair. Discontinue
590.003/3-101.11-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewashing handsink observed without soap. Provide and maintain. (no warewashing taken place during the inspection)
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen area handsink observed blocked by a chair. Discontinue maintain accessible at all time for handwashing only. PIC to monitor handwashing. (cos)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Flat grill observed with carbon build up in between equipments observed with grease build up interior and exterior of several cold holding refrigerator /cold holding drawer innterior and exterior of microwave observed soiled from visible dry food spills dry food encrusted. Clean and sanitize to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a test kit to measure sanitzer solution concentration. Provide Inspector test strips was used to record the sanitizer concentration
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several containers of prepped/ cooked foods observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date after prep/ before storing Per PIC foods were prepped the night before
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: At time of inspection PIC was unable to demonstrate or answer questions regarding food safety due to no staff on duty and PIC was working on a big catering order.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Ac unit excess water observed dispensing inside warewashing handsink. Repair to dispense accordingly
590.005/5-205.15-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Package of cigarette observed stored on food prepped table. Discontinue Employee socks observed stored on top food storage bulk bin. Dicontinue Recycle bin observed stored inside the kitchen area. Discontinue
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Bag of Samolina flour and others boxes of food items observed stored on the floor in the basement area. Discontinue/ Elevate.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Using clean tableware for second portions and refills (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bowl stored inside sugar storage bin. Discontinue
590.003/3-304.16-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several bulk bins and others food storage containers/ squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from orginal containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Containers of different cooked food stored in cold units observed without cover. Provide cover before storing
590.003/3-302.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a Certified Food protection manager certification. Post current CFPM/ ServSafe Certificate
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff working with RTE foods without proper hair restraint. Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent filters observed with heavily soiled with grease and dust build up. Clean to remove
590.004/4-202.18-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled mop observed stored in the kichen area. Hang to dry inside mop sink area after use.
590.006/6-501.16-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Both hood sticker on site observed expired 9.20.25 and 12.20.25 Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaning company
590.006/6-501.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Basement storage area observed heavily clutter from excess old furniture and unorganized . Clean and organize
590.006/6-501.114-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Warewashing handwashing sink observed without employee handwashing sign. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor throughout the facility including under equipments inside walkin cooler observed in need of deep cleaning. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
16
Nov 21, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure clean aprons or outer attire is worn when working with foods
590.002/2-304.11-C
95
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Noted several foods being purchased from "retail outlets" - ensure all foods are being purchased from " professionally licensed wholesalers only"
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No consumer warning for specific items offered undercooked on the new menu - Address as discussed
590.003/3-603.11-PF
78
Jun 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current copies of all certificates [ food safety - allergen awareness = 2024 health permit ] in a conspicious location of the business as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible food spills stains and soils on the interior / exterior of all freezer and refrigeration units - exterior of all cooking quipment on the line as well as the exterior of all bulk food storage bins
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Feb 23, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: There is a visibly " blown piece of fully cooked deli style " pastrami " inside the walk-in stored in with otnher deli meats on the shelf - owner is aware that it has been compromised however it should not be stored in with foods being served to the public - pastami was removed fom the current location and placed in the opposite ends where it was clearly labeled " return to vendor" - dedicate an area for items such as this [ including retail foods ] so all employees are familiar with compromised foods that are to be returned back to the wholesale vendors
590.003/3-302.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current copies of your 2024 Health Permit - current food safety / and allergen awraeness certificates in a conspicuous location of the restaurant
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
90
Oct 13, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was O'cheese last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at O'cheese on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at O'cheese?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at O'cheese.
How does O'cheese compare to other restaurants in Boston?
O'cheese most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has O'cheese's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at O'cheese have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at O'cheese 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 O'cheese inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, O'cheese is inspected around four times per year on average.
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