Tea Do/ Ice Age

8 Tyler St, Boston, MA 02111

Other

Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tea Do/ Ice Age seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 16, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to three violations.

“In-use utensils between-use storage” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 16, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Allergy Certificate observed expired. Update.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Metal cups stored inside ice container. Remove.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Jun 2, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No soap available at front counter hand sink. Provide.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Where to wash (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed employee wash hands in 3 bay sink. Ensure all employees wash their hands in dedicated hand sinks.

590.002/2-301.15-PF

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Clean tea containers observed stored inside mop sink area. Discontinue.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Jun 11, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Black substance found inside interior of ice machine. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Old rodent droppings found under front counter. Clean to remove. Provide updated pest reports.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Ice scoop observed stored on top of unit. Discontinue. Store in ice or food grade container.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Air conditioner observed with dust build up. Clean to remove soils.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Mar 7, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Hole in wall by three bay sink. Repair as necessary.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Sep 13, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 5, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 13, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test strips for chlorine. Provide test strips to ensure sanitizer is mixed to correct concentration. Mixed according to label driections.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No kit or procedures on site. Procedures provided via email

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloth stored on counter. Provide sanitizing solution for storing wiping cloths.

590.003/3-304.14-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Rice spoon stored in 70F water. Store utensils clean and dry or in water over 135F.

590.003/3-304.12-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tea Do/ Ice Age last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tea Do/ Ice Age on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tea Do/ Ice Age?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils between-use storage” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tea Do/ Ice Age.

How does Tea Do/ Ice Age compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Tea Do/ Ice Age most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Tea Do/ Ice Age's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tea Do/ Ice Age have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tea Do/ Ice Age 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 Tea Do/ Ice Age inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tea Do/ Ice Age is inspected around two times per year on average.

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