Well Coffee House Boston

1A State St, Boston, MA 02109

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Well Coffee House Boston has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Well Coffee House Boston was last inspected on Mar 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food preparation”, which has been cited three times.

Well Coffee House Boston's latest score of 95 sits above the Boston average of 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food preparation (c)

Inspector notes: No prep sink observed at location. Lettuce and tomatoes observed being used for sandwiches. PIC stated vegetables are washed in 3 bay sink. Provide prep sink to protect produce from contamination. 3.2.26: Variance has been provided and approved by Director. Awaiting signature from owner.

590.003/3-305.14-C

Mar 2, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food preparation (c)

590.003/3-305.14-C

Jan 29, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Unlabeled chemical spray bottle in upstairs prep area. Corrected on site.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand dryer in bathroom not working. Repair. Restroom has been placed out of service. Additional bathroom available.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Food preparation (c)

590.003/3-305.14-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only signage at coffee bar hand sink.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Jan 31, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 25, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 12, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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

Inspector notes: Cold hold of Sauage egg and cheese @ 51f Spinach ricotta cheese danish @ 51f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below

590.003/3-501.16-P

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Bakery display case @ 50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Mar 22, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Bottom of milk refrigerator in back of house has coffee soils. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored in stagnet water on production line. Remove.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Nov 10, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Kepp all supplies 6 inches off the floor in the upstairs area.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the bottom shelf to the 2 door reach in refrigerator across from the ice machine.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Jun 27, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Keep all in use wiping coths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not ibn use.

590.003/3-304.14-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Well Coffee House Boston last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Well Coffee House Boston on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Well Coffee House Boston?

Across the inspection record, “food preparation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Well Coffee House Boston.

How does Well Coffee House Boston compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Well Coffee House Boston most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Well Coffee House Boston's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Well Coffee House Boston have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Well Coffee House 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 Well Coffee House Boston inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Well Coffee House Boston is inspected around two times per year on average.

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