Prow/Max Cafe @Emerson

150 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Prow/Max Cafe @Emerson stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 15, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Prow/Max Cafe @Emerson's 82 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: No hot water in the bathrooms. Plumber is on site and working on the issue. PIC has informed the staff that after they use the bathroom they are to wash their hands and then wash a 2nd time in the kitchen hand sink until the issue has been resolved.

590.005/5-205.15-P

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Provide hand wash signage at the hand sink and in the bathrooms.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Quats sanitizer dispenser is dispensing quats sanitizer at 68F. repair to dispense @ 75F+ degrees. Corrected on site using manual dillution per label instructions.

590.004/4-501.114-P

Mar 17, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 30, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing above shelving . Repair

590.006/6-201.17-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Observed evidence of leaking pipe above shelving near the register. Repair

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Shelving unit observed soiled from water stain . Clean and sanitize to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 4, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 2, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Sanitizer bay 120 F

590.004/4-501.114-P

When to wash (p)

Inspector notes: Observed no hand washing - Hand water cold water is at 130 F

590.002/2-301.14-P

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

Inspector notes: Cold water at both hand sink 130 F Facilities contacted during inspection Corrected on site

590.006/6-501.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths are not seperated per code in food prep area

590.003/3-304.14-C

Oct 27, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Prow/Max Cafe @Emerson last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Prow/Max Cafe @Emerson on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Prow/Max Cafe @Emerson compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Prow/Max Cafe @Emerson most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Prow/Max Cafe @Emerson's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Prow/Max Cafe @Emerson have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Prow/Max Cafe @Emerson 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 Prow/Max Cafe @Emerson inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Prow/Max Cafe @Emerson is inspected around two times per year on average.

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