Sweet Waffles & Boba

18 Hudson St, Boston, MA 02111

Chinese

Last inspected: Jun 28, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Sweet Waffles & Boba has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 28, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Sweet Waffles & Boba's latest score of 82 falls below the Boston average of 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 28, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Ice machine observed with soils inside the interior. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Back door observed propped open. Close to prevent potential pest activity.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove all unused items from back alley way and clean excess trash in back alley.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Feb 16, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Certified food manager certificate is expired. Schedule class to renew.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled glue trap in boiler room. Remove.

590.006/6-501.112-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Container to dispense ice stored directly in ice. Discontine. Person in charge corrected.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Jul 14, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

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(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Commercially prepared ice cream served without Frozen Dessert permit. Please contact isdhealth@boston.gov to add Dessert permit

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Jan 27, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 17, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweet Waffles & Boba last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweet Waffles & Boba on file is from Jun 28, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Sweet Waffles & Boba compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Sweet Waffles & Boba most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Sweet Waffles & Boba's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sweet Waffles & Boba have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sweet Waffles & Boba 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 Sweet Waffles & Boba inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sweet Waffles & Boba is inspected around two times per year on average.

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