Pressed

148 Brookline Av, Boston, MA 02215

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Pressed stretching back to 2022. Pressed was last inspected on Feb 27, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Pressed's latest score is in line with the Boston average of 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)

Inspector notes: Some boxes with single use utensils containers stored on the floor. Elevate properly.

590.004/4-903.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: CFPM certificate expired. Provide a current one. Provide a Allergen Awarness Certificate.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Some boxes with food products stored on th floor inside the walk-in unit. Elevate properly.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Nov 17, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No quats sanitizer test strips on site. Provide test strips.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

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

Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with black mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Hole in wall at secondary front door. Repair to rpevent pests from entering.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Soils and debris under dry storage shelves. Water pooling under ice machine. Clean and dry floors. Service ice machine as necessary to prevent water leaking.

590.004/4-602.13-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Cold water faucet at prep sink missing. Replace.

590.005/5-205.15-C

May 1, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 11, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 30, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: CFPM that is posted at the location works between this location and the Newbury St location. Provide a full time or part time equivelent CFPM for this location

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Apr 12, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Numerous products stored on the floor of the walkin= Store a minimum of 6" off of the floor

590.003/3-305.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: CFPM that is posted at the location works between this location and the Newbury St location. Provide a full time or part time equivelent CFPM for this location

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Employee on site with no hair restraint- Provide

590.002/2-402.11-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponges in use at the 3 bay sink- Discontinue use

590.004/4-101.16-C

Oct 26, 2023

Routine

2 major violations.

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Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No QUATs Sanitizer Test kit on site. Provide.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

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

Inspector notes: The current CFPM employee no longer works on site. Provide 1 full time employee or two part time employees with CFPM certificate (example: Serve Safe).

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Feb 28, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

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Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (pf)

Inspector notes: The pre-mixer for three bay sink sanitizer does not dispense any snitizer solution. Repair to mantain between QUATs 200-400ppm.

590.004/4-301.12-PF

Aug 23, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No sanitizing test strips on site. Provide.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)

Inspector notes: Boxes with single use/take out containers stored on the floor. Elevate properly.

590.004/4-903.11-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Floor near storage area sticky/soiled. Clean properly.

590.006/6-501.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pressed last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pressed on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pressed?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pressed.

How does Pressed compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Pressed most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.

Has Pressed's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pressed have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pressed 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 Pressed inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pressed is inspected around three times per year on average.

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