Teazzi Tea Shop - Boston
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
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Score
Teazzi Tea Shop - Boston appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “controlling pests” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Teazzi Tea Shop - Boston on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors under/around all kitchen equipment & 3 bay sink to remove soils/debris
590.006/6-501.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/discard all empty boxes elevate all stored items off the floor clean & organize location.
590.006/6-501.114-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: There are no posted certified food managers & Allergen awareness certificates. Provide current certificates from a full time employee
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: The thermometer in the cold beverage upright unit is not operating.Replace
590.004/4-204.112-C
82
Dec 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat product. PIC corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Dented can on Aloe Vera in Syrup in basement storage area. Pic discarded.
590.003/3-202.15-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine observed with soils inside the interior of the unit. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at warewash area hand sink. Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Damaged floor tile in back store room. Repair as necessary.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard in refrigeration unit in back of house. Person in charge removed
590.004/4-101.19-C
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Dec 9, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee prepping fruit without hair restraint. Corrected on site.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard in back of house refrigerator. Removed on site.
590.004/4-101.19-C
90
Feb 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Exclusions & restrictions (p)
Inspector notes: Ill employee working at location at time of inspection. Employee stopped working and went home upon my arrival. No prepped product made by employee according to PIC.
590.002/2-201.12-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels in back of house hand sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
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Aug 10, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer testing over 200ppm. Diluted to 100ppm Ensure staff are trained to correctly dilute chlorine sanitizer
590.007/7-204.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Drain flies at warewashing area and under dump sink. Eliminate standing water and repair leaking sink to minimize flies.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Out of chlorine test strips. Provide test strips to ensure staff can accurately measure chlorine sanitizer.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment is scooping and serving ice cream without a Frozen Dessert permit. Contact isdhealth@boston.gov to add permit to existing Health Permit.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Drain under dump sink at service line leaks. Repair as needed
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Moisture under service line dump sink. Standing water in mop sink from ice machine condensation. Dry areas and extend drain lines to drain in mop sink to prevent accumulation of standing water and attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Mar 31, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked oats from previous day at 50F in cooler. Discarded by PIC. Ensure cooked foods are thoroughly cooled to 41F within time/temperature requirements.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Drain flies in cabinet under leaking sink. Clean and dry area to prevent pests from breeding.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Dump sink at service line leaks- faucet not fitted into counter. Repair/replace as needed to avoid standing water and attracting pests.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and water under dump sink. Clean and dry area to avoid contamination and attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Bathroom door is not self-closing. Provide self-closing door.
590.006/6-202.14-C
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Oct 17, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked oats from previous day in cooler at 52-56F. Discarded by PIC. Provide wide metal pans for properly cooling cooked oats and other foods to ensure time and temperature requirements for cooling are met to prevent possible contamintation.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils under service line sinks. Clean and maintain to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Case of mangoes on the floor in back storage. Store foods elevated to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-305.11-C
78
Apr 14, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked oats held on counter at 68F for at least 2 hours. Discarded by PIC. Hot cooked grains hot (above 135F) or cold (41F or below). Time and temperature coltrolled for safety foods cannot be held at room temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No chlorine sanitizer showing on test strip. Retrain staff to correctly prepare sanitizing solution.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at warewashing station blocked with pan lids. Hand sinks must be accessible stocked with saop towels and hot water at all times.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with pink and black mold-like substances. Clean and maintain to avoid contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of prepared jellies held in reach in cooler from previous day without date marking. Any food held over 24 hours must be dated to ensure safe rotation.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple drain flies in both bathrooms. Clean sinks as needed and contact licensed pest control if problem persists.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Staff unable to set up sanitizer bucket. PIC needs to train all styaff to correctly wash rinse and sanitize equipment and utensils. Train all staff on how to correctly prepare santizing solution.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple storage container for jellies are for home use not NSF approved for food service. Provide food service grade containers.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No covered trash bin in bathroom. Provide covered waste receptacle.
590.005/5-501.17-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing area. Discard and discontiinue using sponges to clean food contact surfaces. Sponges can harbor bacteria.
590.004/4-101.16-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Teazzi Tea Shop - Boston last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Teazzi Tea Shop - Boston on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Teazzi Tea Shop - Boston?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Teazzi Tea Shop - Boston.
How does Teazzi Tea Shop - Boston compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Teazzi Tea Shop - Boston most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Teazzi Tea Shop - Boston's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Teazzi Tea Shop - Boston have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Teazzi Tea Shop - Boston 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 Teazzi Tea Shop - Boston inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Teazzi Tea Shop - Boston is inspected around two times per year on average.
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