Spangler Student Center Coffee Bar

117 Western Av, Boston, MA 02163
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Spangler Student Center Coffee Bar appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting Spangler Student Center Coffee Bar on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 3, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Danish that contains spinach/feta ham/cheese leek/parmesan held in ambient temperatures at 70F Provide information from manufacturer for holding information and if product can be held in ambient temperatures or if its a refrigerated product
590.003/3-501.16-P
86
Feb 1, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 10, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Employee unable to properly wash hands with no paper towels- Corrected on site
590.002/2-301.14-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels available at handsink at the time of the inspection-Corrected on Site
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Rinsing equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing (c)
Inspector notes: Employee rinsing equipment in sink wiping with sanitizer solution @200ppm quats sand rinsing High temperature dishwasher @ location available but not in use at the time Use high temperature dishwasher for cleaning and sanitizing of equipment
590.004/4-904.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spangler Student Center Coffee Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Spangler Student Center Coffee Bar on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Spangler Student Center Coffee Bar compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Spangler Student Center Coffee Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Spangler Student Center Coffee Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Spangler Student Center Coffee Bar have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Spangler Student Center Coffee Bar 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 Spangler Student Center Coffee Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Spangler Student Center Coffee Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.