The Paramount Cafe @Emerson

555 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 9, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Paramount Cafe @Emerson seven times, with records going back to 2022. The Paramount Cafe @Emerson was last inspected on May 9, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment”, showing up three times.

The Paramount Cafe @Emerson's latest score of 90 sits above the Boston average of 86. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler at 60F. PIC stated service call has been placed. All perishable items removed. Repair as necessary.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
90
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken at 60F in walk in cooler. Unit reading 60F. Chicken discarded. Service call has been placed for unit. All perishable items moved to additional refrigeration units.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken at 60F in walk in cooler. Unit reading 60F. Chicken discarded. Service call has been placed for unit. All perishable items moved to additional refrigeration units.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler at 60F. PIC stated service call has been placed. All perishable items removed. Repair as necessary.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Missing light sheild for lighting in back of house above 3 bay sink. Provide cover.
590.006/6-202.11-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Missing light sheild for lighting in back of house above 3 bay sink. Provide cover.
590.006/6-202.11-C
61
Apr 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken at 60F in walk in cooler. Unit reading 60F. Chicken discarded. Service call has been placed for unit. All perishable items moved to additional refrigeration units.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler at 60F. PIC stated service call has been placed. All perishable items removed. Repair as necessary.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Missing light sheild for lighting in back of house above 3 bay sink. Provide cover.
590.006/6-202.11-C
74
Sep 6, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 14, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 28, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Chicken cooked in the last hour stored in plastic container covered with plastic film at 97F in grill station cooler. Chicken was placed in hotel pan uncovered in walk-in cooler. 80F aftre 15 minutes. Retrain staff on cooling methods and procedures. Ensure cooked foods are cooled to 41F before placing into service.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Paramount Cafe @Emerson last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Paramount Cafe @Emerson on file is from May 9, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Paramount Cafe @Emerson?

Across the inspection record, “cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Paramount Cafe @Emerson.

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

The Paramount Cafe @Emerson most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

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

No. Recent inspections at The Paramount Cafe @Emerson 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 The Paramount 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 Paramount Cafe @Emerson inspected?

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