The Backstage Cafe @Emerson

2 Boylston Pl, Boston, MA 02116

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The Backstage Cafe @Emerson appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly two violations before.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 17, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Daylight visible at bottom of door. Seal with pest proof materials.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Hole in wall above switch panel. Repair.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)

Inspector notes: Dust on vent above ice machine. Clean to remove.

590.006/6-202.12-C

Sep 4, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Quats sanitizer dispending at 60F. Repair.

590.004/4-501.114-P

Feb 2, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Ice in hand wash basin - Back ware washing and prep

590.005/5-205.11-PF

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Tongs stored in ice and water - Prep area

590.003/3-304.12-C

Oct 27, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Sanitizing bay - 66 F through an automatic dispensing unit

590.004/4-501.114-P

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Using crates for shelving - Back prep/ware washing

590.003/3-307.11-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Open foods are not stored in covered containers

590.003/3-302.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Backstage Cafe @Emerson last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Backstage Cafe @Emerson on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does The Backstage Cafe @Emerson compare to other restaurants in Boston?

The Backstage Cafe @Emerson most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has The Backstage Cafe @Emerson's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Backstage Cafe @Emerson have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Backstage Cafe @Emerson 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 The Backstage Cafe @Emerson inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Backstage Cafe @Emerson is inspected around two times per year on average.

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