Sheraton Boston (R.S./Cafe)
Last inspected: May 15, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, Sheraton Boston (R.S./Cafe) has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from May 15, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Nonfood contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Sheraton Boston (R.S./Cafe) on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 15, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of rodent activity observed.(droppings) Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the outside trash location to remove debris & evidence of rodent droppings(next to construction dumpster)
590.005/5-501.115-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior walkin floors to remove food debris & soils.(C4)
590.006/6-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exteriors of the bulk storage bins--cook line Clean the interior rolling racks to remove soils--Cafe walkin C4 Clean the interiors of the fryer units to remove debris & evidence of mouse activity(droppings)
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Nov 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the 2 bay prep sink.
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Nov 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the 2 bay prep sink.
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Oct 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the 2 bay prep sink.
590.005/5-202.13-P
86
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the 2 bay prep sink.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Damaged tiles at the rear shower stall wall.Repair Toilet out of order.Repair Handsink out of order.Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
82
Mar 14, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters above steam kettles observed soiled.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-202.18-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: There is a handsink fixture in each locker room that is not operating.Repair (multiple sinks are available)
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 2.5.24.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker. PIC stating appt is on 3.18.24
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the beverage counter to remove soils & debris. Clean the wire rack shelving units to remove soils--Apropos walk in & C-7 walk in storage cooler
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Nov 1, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Bottled dressings observed with heavy mold like growth on lids and sides of container. Person in charge discarded.
590.003/3-101.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Shelfing in pepsi refrigerator is soiled with mold like build up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only signs.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Grease build up on cookline vents. Clean to remove and schedule cleaning appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Moldly and soiled gasket under turbo chef oven. Sides of fryolater are soiled. Sides of stand up refrigertaor observed with soils. Produce walk in cooler has build up on shelfing. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Apr 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple items on production line elevated in temperature. Hard boiled eggs 51F chopped bacon 53F shredded cheese 52F. Person in charge discarded. Hold cold items at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No quat sanitizer test strips available at time of inspection. Tested with inspector kit. Provide test strips.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Slicer observed with food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed container of sour cream expired 12.15.22. Person in charge discarded.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Dust build up on ceiling above ice machine. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Grease build up observed on production line hood vents. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard observed on shelfing of dry store room. Person in charge removed.
590.004/4-101.19-C
52
Nov 9, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken hot held in steam table at 125F in employee cafe. Person in charge removed
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles near cookline are soiled with grease. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Storage-other personal care items (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employee person items in stand up cooler in proximity to food. Person in charge removed.
590.007/7-209.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand wash sign on production line hand sink.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in bottom wall of Employee cafe dish room. Repair.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed electrical cord stored in flour container. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Build up around fryolater. Under soup kettles is soiled. Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Excess ice build up in Walk in Freezer F2. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sheraton Boston (R.S./Cafe) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sheraton Boston (R.S./Cafe) on file is from May 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sheraton Boston (R.S./Cafe)?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sheraton Boston (R.S./Cafe).
How does Sheraton Boston (R.S./Cafe) compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Sheraton Boston (R.S./Cafe) most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Sheraton Boston (R.S./Cafe)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sheraton Boston (R.S./Cafe) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sheraton Boston (R.S./Cafe) 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 Sheraton Boston (R.S./Cafe) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sheraton Boston (R.S./Cafe) is inspected around four times per year on average.
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