The Friendly Toast
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
82
Score
Inspectors have visited The Friendly Toast nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Controlling pests” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence rodent drain fly insect activity observed(basement/kitchen) Provide a detailed pest report upon re-inspection. Additional pest service has been scheduled per manager@re-inspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Most recent report also stating there are rodent droppings in the drop ceiling.Clean to remove & have pest control address any issues. Upon re-inspection business is not operating pest control issues are being addressed Upon re-inspection on 9.25.25 Manager stating ceiling is being replaced today
590.006/6-501.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: There is 1 refrigeration unit not operating-(under toast counter).Repair New unit is on order PIC will forward an invoice and photo when installed
590.004/4-501.11-C
82
Sep 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence rodent drain fly insect activity observed(basement/kitchen) Provide a detailed pest report upon re-inspection. Additional pest service has been scheduled per manager@re-inspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Most recent report also stating there are rodent droppings in the drop ceiling.Clean to remove & have pest control address any issues. Upon re-inspection business is not operating pest control issues are being addressed Upon re-inspection on 9.25.25 Manager stating ceiling is being replaced today
590.006/6-501.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: There are 2 refrigeration units not operating-(under toast counter & toast station open top).Repair Units are out of service (open top unit has items sumerged in ice) Upon re-inspection on 9.25.25 manager stating new units are on order
590.004/4-501.11-C
82
Aug 26, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence rodent drain fly insect activity observed(basement/kitchen) Provide a detailed pest report upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the opening behind the mop sink. Provide/repair the door sweep at the front entrance. Repair the hole in the center column (kitchen)--Per most recent pest report from 8.25.25 Most recent report also stating there are rodent droppings in the drop ceiling.Clean to remove & have pest control address any issues.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walls around the upper coffee station to remove soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: There are 2 refrigeration units not operating-(under toast counter & toast station open top).Repair Units are out of service (open top unit has items sumerged in ice)
590.004/4-501.11-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Remove /replace the glue boards with dead insects
590.006/6-501.112-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor behind the lower bar to remove sticky residue. Clean the floor in the electrical room to remove evidence of rodent droppings.
590.006/6-501.13-C
70
Jul 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There is evidence of rodent activity(droppings) Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor behind the bar to remove evidence of rodent droppings.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Soda syrup dispensing line is leaking.Repair Clean unit to remove sticky residue
590.004/4-501.11-C
82
May 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the kitchen prep sink.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There is evidence of rodent dropping observed in the kitchen prep & basement bar.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors to remove eveidence of rodent droppings & soils.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all bulk food containers in the basement small storage.
590.003/3-302.12-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: The temperature guage is flashing 63F at the 4 drawer unit-cook line.Repair Maintain temperature 41F or below Internal temps of items reading 41F or below PIC to monitor
590.004/4-502.11-C
67
Nov 2, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard being used in dry storage racks. Discontinue.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: 1st floor unisex bathroom does not have a covered receptacle. Provide.
590.005/5-501.17-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor obsevred sticky and soiled in soda room. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
May 9, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings observed in back room of downstairs bar. Clean and sanitize area. Provide updated pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple damp cloths on production line. Remove.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Grease build up on production line hood ansul system. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
82
Dec 6, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: French Fries being held under heat lamp at 97F for unknown time. Person in charge discarded.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple immature flies in downstairs bar area. Provide updated pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soil build up on dish area walls. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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May 5, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings observed in back store room behind down stairs bar. Provide updated pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Time as a public health control ( pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment using Time as a Public Health Control without being able to produce written approval from the Health Divison. Contact office for approval.
590.003(D)/3-501.19-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Rice being cooled at 85F. Cooling logs indicated it had been cooked this morning and did not reach proper temperature in the alotted two hours. Person in charge discarded.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Rice cooling in covered container.
590.003/3-501.15-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee drink stored on cookline. Remove to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-307.11-C
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Friendly Toast last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Friendly Toast on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Friendly Toast?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at The Friendly Toast.
How does The Friendly Toast compare to other restaurants in Boston?
The Friendly Toast most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has The Friendly Toast's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Friendly Toast have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Friendly Toast 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 Friendly Toast inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Friendly Toast is inspected around three times per year on average.
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