The Catered Affair @ Bos. Public Library(T.O.)

700 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116

Catering

Last inspected: May 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The Catered Affair @ Bos. Public Library(T.O.) appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on May 4, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 4, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Backflow prevention (p)

Inspector notes: The food prep sink does not have an indirect waste drain. Install by a licensed plumber. Provide copy of ISD plumbing permit for work performed.

590.005/5-402.11-P

Dec 22, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Handsink observed with soils and grease build up. Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.18-C

Jun 2, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)

Inspector notes: High temp dish machine rinse guage is reading 115F.Repair Maintain rinse 180-194F Wash temp 155F Disk reading 160F 3 bay sink is available

590.004/4-502.11-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: The dish machine & booster are leaking.Repair

590.004/4-501.11-C

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 27, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)

Inspector notes: High temp dish machine wash guage not operating.Repair Rinse reading 188F

590.004/4-502.11-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floor to remove debris.

590.006/6-501.13-C

Oct 10, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink on prodcuction line observed blocked by trash cans. Person in charge corrected.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Handle of scoop observed in bulk sugar container. Person in charge corrected.

590.003/3-304.12-C

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

Inspector notes: Multiple containers of tea obsevred without covers. Cover to prevent potential contamination.

590.003/3-302.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Gasket on production line refrigerator observed soiled and damaged. Repair or replace.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Mar 21, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

View 4 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Multiple food items in low boy production unit at 55F. Tuna salad 55F. Thermometer inside unit reading 48F. Person in charge discarded all foods with elevated temperature. PIC placed service call. Unit is not being used until fixed.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple immature flies at bar dump sink. Updated pest reports have been provided. Clean and sanitize area.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: "Southern Bell" drink is served with a raw egg white and does not have a consumer advisory. Provide consumer advisory disclosure and reminder.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Observed pink build up inside the interior of the ice machine. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Oct 13, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Bar hand sink being used for dump sink. Hand sink should only be used for hand washing.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Production line hand sink is leaking. Repair as necessary.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Apr 13, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Catered Affair @ Bos. Public Library(T.O.) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Catered Affair @ Bos. Public Library(T.O.) on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Catered Affair @ Bos. Public Library(T.O.)?

Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Catered Affair @ Bos. Public Library(T.O.).

How does The Catered Affair @ Bos. Public Library(T.O.) compare to other restaurants in Boston?

The Catered Affair @ Bos. Public Library(T.O.) most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.

Has The Catered Affair @ Bos. Public Library(T.O.)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Catered Affair @ Bos. Public Library(T.O.) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Catered Affair @ Bos. Public Library(T.O.) 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 Catered Affair @ Bos. Public Library(T.O.) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Catered Affair @ Bos. Public Library(T.O.) is inspected around two times per year on average.

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