Phin Coffee House
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Phin Coffee House, the earliest from 2022. Phin Coffee House was last inspected on Feb 13, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
“Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Phin Coffee House on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef observed stored on top of ready to eat product in walk in cooler. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked beef at 127F in hot holding unit. Reheated to proper temperature. Ensure hot holding of 135F or above for hot items.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Chlorine test strips obsevred expired in 2021. Provide a new test kit.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods in walk in cooler without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machine that is in uase tested at 0ppm after multiple attempts. No sanitizer obsevred connected to hose. Ensure chlorine is connected and properly testing prior to use.
590.004/4-501.114-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer connected to low temperature dish machine. Detergent bottle observed empty on low temperature dish machine. Corrected on site. Ensure cleaning agents and sanitizer is available at all times.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee on production line observred without hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
47
Sep 5, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat product. Remove to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Beef in hot holding unit at 95F. Removed and reheated to acceptable temperature. Ensure hot holding of all food product at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Dishmachine observed with two rinse aids connected and no detegerent. Provide detergent for dish machine.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test strips for dish machine available. Tested with inspector kit. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Employee observed washing hands in prep sink. Use hand sinks for hand washing.
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand soap at production line hand sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Raw beef observed stored on ground of walk in cooler. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard under prep table and on ground by three bay sink. Surfaces must be easily cleanable. Remove.
590.004/4-101.19-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink observed leaking. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler light is not working. Provide new bulb.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor of walk in cooler observed with soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Allergy certificate observed expired. Update.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
37
Mar 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken and beef stored above ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods observed without proper date marking. Ensure all foods kept over 24 hours are properly labeled.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling vent above production line observed with dust build up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee observed on production line without hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
70
Dec 11, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer not registering on low temperature dish machine. Service as needed to ensure dish machine is correctly sanitizing equipment.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw meat and shell eggs stored above produce and prepper foods. Corrected on site. Store raw meat and eggs below produce to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer for wiping cloths over 500ppm Quats. Diluted to 200ppm. Retrain staff to safely mix sanitizer to 200ppm.
590.007/7-204.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Scooping ice cream without Frozen Dessert permit. Contact isdhealth@boston.gov to add Frozen Dessert permit
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Mayonnaise made with raw egg yolk without consumer advisory on menu. Provide consumer advisory on menu disclosing use of raw yolk.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Broken floor tiles under dish machine. Repair as needed to ensure smooth cleanable surface that does not collect debris and water that can attract pests.
590.006/6-501.11-C
50
Mar 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed beef in hot holding unit at 120F. Person in charge indicated it had been brought out one hour prior. Reheated to proper temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels in bathoom. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No quat sanitizer testing strips available on site. Tested with inspector kit. Provide testing strips.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed bottles in back of house hand sink. Person in charge removed. Observed proper hand washing at other locations.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee on production line observed without hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
61
Oct 18, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: In the walk in cooler remove cardboard on floor.
590.006/6-501.11-C
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Phin Coffee House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Phin Coffee House on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Phin Coffee House?
Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Phin Coffee House.
How does Phin Coffee House compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Phin Coffee House most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Phin Coffee House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Phin Coffee House have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Phin Coffee House means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Phin Coffee House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Phin Coffee House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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