Patient Dining @ Tufts Medical Center

750 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111

Healthcare Facility

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Patient Dining @ Tufts Medical Center has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Apr 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “system maintained in good repair” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Patient Dining @ Tufts Medical Center's latest score is in line with the Boston average of 86. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Backflow prevention (p)

Inspector notes: Provide air gaps at 3 different food prep sinks.

590.005/5-402.11-P

Dec 29, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Excess ice build-up on the floor of the walk-in freezer possibly due to a leak. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Cover to floor drain in the main kitchen area no a secure fit possibly causing a tripping Hazard. Address and ensure floor drain cover is securely fastened. Hood and Ventilation tags with the year of completion not properly hole punced. Replace.

590.006/6-201.11-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was still an active leak from the drainage pipe at the 3 bay sink. Address and make any necessary repairs. Technician was called at the time of the re-inspection to make nay necessary repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Dec 22, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Excess ice build-up on the floor of the walk-in freezer possibly due to a leak. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Interior of the double stacked front loading ovens with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Dec 12, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Drainage pipe of the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Interior of the double stacked front loading ovens with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Aug 19, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Vent fan in stand up refrigeration unit observed with soils. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Dec 6, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only sign at warewash hand sink. This was corrected by the end of inspection.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Mar 11, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Grease build up in hood above grill area. Clean to remove. Hood sticker observed up to date.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Oct 6, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Cooling (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked pork loin in refrigerator at 90F. Staff stated pork was removed from oven 3 hours prior. Discarded. Ensure cooked foods cool to 70F in two hours and 41F in four additional hours.

590.003/3-501.14-P

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Operating without a permit. Next day closure notice. Complete application and pay for Health permit at 1010 Massachusetts Ave.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.

590.006/6-501.14-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Water pooling on floor under dishmachine. Repair as needed to eliminate standing water.

590.005/5-205.15-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Patient Dining @ Tufts Medical Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Patient Dining @ Tufts Medical Center on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Patient Dining @ Tufts Medical Center?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Patient Dining @ Tufts Medical Center.

How does Patient Dining @ Tufts Medical Center compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Patient Dining @ Tufts Medical Center most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.

Has Patient Dining @ Tufts Medical Center's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Patient Dining @ Tufts Medical Center have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Patient Dining @ Tufts Medical Center 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 Patient Dining @ Tufts Medical Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Patient Dining @ Tufts Medical Center is inspected around three times per year on average.

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