Sodexo @ Foley Hoag & Eliot
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Sodexo @ Foley Hoag & Eliot nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 28, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Sodexo @ Foley Hoag & Eliot trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Noted milk on the coffee station at 56F. Retrain staff to store in the refrigeration. COS Voluntarily discarded by PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in the dry storage. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Noted food being thawed in 3 bay sink. Discontinue/ use only prep sink to thaw or under refrigeration
590.003/3-307.11-C
78
Dec 4, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Swordfish 101F. Product made within the hour remove from service and reheated to above 145F.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment is marking swordfish steaks and storing in walkin partially cooked. Discontinue process until procedures are submitted to the health division and approved. COS.
590.003/3-401.14-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag is expired. Service is scheduled for 7/10/23
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Feb 23, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Floor damaged with missing covering in some areas in kitchen. Repair/replace.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Seal exposed wood below serving line. Wooden blocks supporting grill. Provide NSF grade non absorbent materials.
590.004/4-101.19-C
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Jan 6, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken in hot cabinet was 74F. Product voluntarily discarded. COS.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken in hot cabinet was 74F. Product voluntarily discarded. COS.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Retail packaged soup is not labeled at retail. Correct.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Retail packaged soup is not labeled at retail. Correct.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Ice machine inoperable. Repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Seal exposed wood below serving line. Wooden blocks supporting grill. Provide NSF grade non absorbent materials.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Floor damaged with missing covering in some areas in kitchen. Repair/replace.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under cookline equipment with visible buildup or grease and soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under cookline equipment with visible buildup or grease and soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Ice machine inoperable. Repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
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Dec 30, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken in hot cabinet was 74F. Product voluntarily discarded. COS.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Retail packaged soup is not labeled at retail. Correct.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Ice machine inoperable. Repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Seal exposed wood below serving line. Wooden blocks supporting grill. Provide NSF grade non absorbent materials.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under cookline equipment with visible buildup or grease and soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Floor damaged with missing covering in some areas in kitchen. Repair/replace.
590.006/6-101.11-C
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Jul 27, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)
Inspector notes: Coffee making steamers and espresso machines are fully exposed with no barriers. Provide adequate sneeze guards to prevent beverages and food contact surfaces.
590.003/3-306.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken in covered plastic container is 53F. Quinoa in walkin cooler is 63F. Foods made two hours prior were cooled to below 41F using indirect contact with ice. COS.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator for high temperature dish machine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepared foods in reach in cooler not date marked. COS.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Walls constructed of dry wall with chipped surfaces in warewashing area and salad station. Resurface with durable materials.
590.006/6-101.11-C
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Quinoa in walkin cooler cooling in deep tightly wrapped plastic container. COS. Retrain staff.
590.003/3-501.15-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Coffee shop build out lacks door partition to prevent entrance of unauthorized personell. Provide barrier/ door.
590.003/3-307.11-C
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May 20, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all cooking equipment refrigeration and freezers all sinks and in place counter top equipment from visible dust and debris
590.004/4-101.19-C
Other forms of information (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify the exterior doors of the mop sink so that staff will no it is not a food storage or dry goods storage room - chemicals and slop sink related items only - label to identify the personal changing rooms that are right off the kitchen to reduce any confusion or contamination
590.003/3-602.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all remaining tools construction debris and unecessary equipment not affiliated with the kitchen
590.006/6-501.114-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly label to identify all hand sinks properly as " HAND WASHING ONLY" thropughpout the kitchen and action stations
590.006/6-301.14-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Replace compromised ceiling tiles in the dry storage room where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all areas of the kitchen with visible dirt dust and debris on the floors walls and ceilings
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sodexo @ Foley Hoag & Eliot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sodexo @ Foley Hoag & Eliot on file is from Apr 28, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sodexo @ Foley Hoag & Eliot?
Across the inspection record, “(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sodexo @ Foley Hoag & Eliot.
How does Sodexo @ Foley Hoag & Eliot compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Sodexo @ Foley Hoag & Eliot most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Sodexo @ Foley Hoag & Eliot's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sodexo @ Foley Hoag & Eliot have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sodexo @ Foley Hoag & Eliot 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 Sodexo @ Foley Hoag & Eliot inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sodexo @ Foley Hoag & Eliot is inspected around three times per year on average.
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