Peet's Coffee & Tea(United Terminal Ba A34)

200 Terminal Rd, East Boston, MA 02128

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Peet's Coffee & Tea(United Terminal Ba A34) has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on May 5, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to other East Boston restaurants (averaging 91), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 5, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: There are multiple milk containers stored on the counter; half and half 53F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below (COS)

590.003/3-501.16-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Mise dropping observed in the warewashing area under the three compartment sink / clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov. Rodenticide pellets observed scattered on floor in the offfice under refrigeration. Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.111-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine observed with mold-like build up clean to remove

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Unused refrigerator observed in the office creating conditions that may attract pests.. Repair or remove and maintain area clean

590.004/4-602.13-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Front service area behing the counter warewashing room Dry storage room and Office floor observed in need of cleaning due to visible loose debris.Clean to remove

590.006/6-201.11-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Back door observed without door sweep. Repair and provide door sweeps to prevent all day light

590.006/6-202.15-C

Sep 4, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

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

View 5 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Several sandwiches and salads between 45F and 50F unit 56F. PIC removed all TCS food to another unit. Mantain 41F or below.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No soap at the handsink at the serving line. PIC states they wash hands at the other sink. Provide.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: One of the refrigerating unit at take out section registering 56F. Repair to mantain 41F or below. Must not store TCS food until repairs are made.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No CFPM certificate or Allergen Awarness Certificate posted. Provide.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Bottom of the dairy refrigerator soiled. Clean properly.

590.004/4-602.13-C

May 2, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Egg and sausage sandwiches registered 75F Unit 75F. PIC voluntarily discarded three sandwiches currently inside the unit. Mantain all TCS foods at 41F or below.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: The refrigerating in the serving line not mantaining temperature properly registering 41F. Repair to mantain 41F or below. Do not store TCS foods until repair takes place.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Several bottled/packaged beverages stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly 6 inches or above.

590.003/3-305.11-C

May 9, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide test kits for quaternary ammonia used in 3 bay

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Aug 19, 2022

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Bagel sandwiches in the grab and go without labeling / Provide labels with ingredients

590.003/3-602.11-PF

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Peet's Coffee & Tea(United Terminal Ba A34) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Peet's Coffee & Tea(United Terminal Ba A34) on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Peet's Coffee & Tea(United Terminal Ba A34)?

Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Peet's Coffee & Tea(United Terminal Ba A34).

How does Peet's Coffee & Tea(United Terminal Ba A34) compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Peet's Coffee & Tea(United Terminal Ba A34) most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Peet's Coffee & Tea(United Terminal Ba A34)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Peet's Coffee & Tea(United Terminal Ba A34) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Peet's Coffee & Tea(United Terminal Ba A34) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Peet's Coffee & Tea(United Terminal Ba A34) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Peet's Coffee & Tea(United Terminal Ba A34) is inspected around two times per year on average.

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