State Street Channel Center Cafe
Last inspected: May 14, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited State Street Channel Center Cafe seven times, with records going back to 2022. State Street Channel Center Cafe was last inspected on May 14, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot”, showing up three times.
Among Boston restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
May 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Noted cooked Pork in the hot holding at 130F stored 10 min. ago as stated by the staff. Monitor the temperature hold all hot product at 135F or above/ Removed by the PIC to reheat before storing for service.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
86
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Noted cooked chicken in the hot holding at 117F stored half hour ago. Monitor the temperature hold all hot product at 135F or above/ Removed by the PIC to reheat before storing for service
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Restriction and storage-medicines (p)
Inspector notes: Noted staff medicine stored on the shelf in the dish area. Remove
590.007/7-207.11-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towel at the hand sink coffee section of the cafeteria. Provide
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Noted hand sink at the coffee bar without a barrier to prevent contamination to the equipment. Provide either a barrier between the hand sink and coffee grinder
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Soda boxes stored on the floor. Remove and store 6 inches above the floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Noted both refrigerator walkins has visible dust on the ceiling and on the walls. Remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors in the dry food storage area has food spills. Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.12-C
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Nov 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken stored on salad bar self station / service line @ 60F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed and stored in blast chiller. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed non-operating walk in cooler / upright 2 door refrigerated unit @ salad station / open air case. Provide repairs to all equipment to ensure proper operations for capacity of food volume
590.004/4-301.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC Rosemery stated via telephone the voluntary closure to the food service due to a solar panel outage of all refrigerated units / walk ins on September 19th; PIC stated all foods were disposed; never reported to ISD Health Divison at the time; Instructed PIC to submit documentation to how foods were discarded / disposed; Provide all work oreders for repairs. PIC stated parts ordered and estimated time of repairs within 30 days **Please contact ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV prior to opening to schedule follow up inspection*** Spoke with ISD Health supervisor - authorized Voluntary Closure until November 1st
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
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Nov 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed yogurt stored in open air unit @ 45F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed products and submitted work order for repairs while on site
590.003/3-501.16-P1
86
Dec 18, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Double door reach in cooler at sandwich station is inoperable.Repair. Work order submitted. Ample alternative refrigeration on site holding at below 41F.
590.004/4-501.11-C
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Chicken in deep covered plastic container cooling in walkin cooler 100F. Product made one hour prior placed into blast chiller to cool properly.
590.003/3-501.15-C
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Feb 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Retail packaged salad 50F. Product made within the hour removed from service and placed into blast chiller to cool.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee preparing raw chicken and subsequently wash hands in a food prep sink. Wash hands in designated handsinks only.
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food employee observed without a beard restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: HVAC vent above warewashing area with dust buildup. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-202.12-C
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Cooked diced grilled chicken placed into deep plastic container covered and placed into walkin to cool. Retrain staff on proper cooling methods. Utlize on site blast chiller or use indirect contact with ice. COS.
590.003/3-501.15-C
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Jul 18, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Self service packaged grilled chicken salad is 53F. Product made within the hour removed from service to cool to 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violation cited and no permits for retail markets. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Blast chiller has been removed due to missing parts. Repair/replace unit that is necessary to the operation.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing ceiling tile in dry storage area.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters with visible grease buildup. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was State Street Channel Center Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at State Street Channel Center Cafe on file is from May 14, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at State Street Channel Center Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at State Street Channel Center Cafe.
How does State Street Channel Center Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?
State Street Channel Center Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.
Has State Street Channel Center Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at State Street Channel Center Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at State Street Channel Center 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 State Street Channel Center Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, State Street Channel Center Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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