Peet's Coffee

500 Terminal Rd, East Boston, MA 02128
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Peet's Coffee six times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 10, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

“System maintained in good repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Peet's Coffee's latest score of 95 sits above the East Boston average of 91. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: One of the ovens broken Oven scheduled for repair this week. Repair properly.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Nov 4, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line used as a dump sink. Discontinue use for hand washing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: One of the portable ovens out of order being repaired at this time. Repair properly.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at seving line without papertowels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: One of the ovens broken Oven scheduled for repair this week. Repair properly.
590.005/5-205.15-C
70
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line used as a dump sink. Discontinue use for hand washing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at seving line without papertowels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: One of the portable ovens out of order being repaired at this time. Repair properly.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
74
Aug 26, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 12, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Peet's Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Peet's Coffee on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Peet's Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Peet's Coffee.

How does Peet's Coffee compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Peet's Coffee most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Peet's Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Peet's Coffee have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Peet's Coffee 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 Peet's Coffee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Peet's Coffee is inspected around three times per year on average.