Wit Beatty Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
90
Score
Public records show 18 inspections at Wit Beatty Cafe stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 27, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about nine violations before that.
“Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Mission Hill restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
18
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: High temperature dish machine is sanitizing properly although there is a leak with parts on order as of 3/19/26. Make all necessary repairs. Alternative means to sanitize equipment in three bay sink.
590.004/4-501.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Damaged wall and celing surfaces in catering storage closet in basement. Determine cause of any moisture and make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Blast chiller is inoperable. Make all necessary repairs.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Damaged wall and celing surfaces in catering storage closet in basement. Determine cause of any moisture and make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Steamer is missing equipment cover. Replace.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: High temperature dish machine is sanitizing properly although there is a leak with parts on order as of 3/19/26. Make all necessary repairs.
590.004/4-501.15-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Attached pest report states 6 captures in kitchen. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
74
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Blast chiller is inoperable. Make all necessary repairs.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Large hole at base of window observed in cafeteria dining area opposite dessert bar and as noted on pest report dated 2/25/26. This area was previously not accessible due to single use article storage that has since been removed. No door seals where doors meet at front entrance. Seal exterior doors with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: High temperature dish machine is inoperable. Make all necessary repairs. Disposable plates in use. Three compartment sink with quats sanitizer @ 75F & 200PPM being used for sanitizing equipment.
590.004/4-501.15-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Steamer is missing equipment cover. Replace.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mice droppings observed in beverage cage & on floor in rear corner of catering storage room. Provide an updated pest control report upon reinspection. The report must state that treatments are being applied inside the drop ceiling and specify structural voids or entry points that need to be addressed any sanitary conditions that maybe causitive to the current conditions at the time of inspection. Those conditions should be addressed and removed from the IPM pest report once they are resolved..
590.006/6-501.111-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Damaged wall and celing surfaces in catering storage closet in basement. Determine cause of any moisture and make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
70
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Rodent bait stations (p)
Inspector notes: Loose rodenticide observed behind equipment grate under dessert bar. Remove per SDS sheet instructions. Area is odorous. Clean and sanitize the area under dessert bar.
590.007/7-206.12-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Blast chiller is inoperable. Make all necessary repairs.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mice droppings observed under trash cabinet at cashier station under and behind reach in coolers near grill cookline on floor behind frozen dessert machine along baseboard heaters in dining room. A live cockroach was seen under cabinets in dining room opposite grill station. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide an updated pest control report upon re inspection post dated after today's visit. The report must state that treatments are being applied inside the drop ceiling and specify structural voids or entry points that need to be addressed any sanitary conditions that maybe causitive to the current conditions at the time of inspection. A pest report from Modern dated this day has limited to no interior treatment data for cafeteria with the exception of a low priority observation of water on the floor. The report has limited to no location data as far as interior areas being treated for pest activity particularly as it relates to food storage and preparation areas which is of the utmost importance.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Repeat pest violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: High temperature dish machine is inoperable. Make all necessary repairs. Disposable plates in use. Three compartment sink with quats sanitizer @ 75F & 200PPM being used for sanitizing equipment.
590.004/4-501.15-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Steamer is missing equipment cover. Replace.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Cases of single use articles stored in dining room unsecured. Remove.
590.004/4-903.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease and food debirs under grill station line equipment. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
52
Dec 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: About 30 pounds of cooked pasta 48F-57F (different past) cooked the night before 12.8.25 per PIC and date marking observed stored in the walk in unit in deep plastic containers and front of the house .(12.2.25) (12.9.25) . Repeat violations 3 time
590.003/3-501.14-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Per PIC extermination visit is on a daily schedule. PIC unable to provide IPM for the cafeteria dated after the compliance inspection. IPM report citing drop celing inspection from a licensed exterminator was provided and showed activity to: Daily report to be emailed to isdhealth@boston.gov/inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: P's and PF's violation noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead mouse observed in the tin cat device in the kitchen area under handwashing sink. Clean to remove (12.9.25)
590.006/6-501.112-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board observed heavily scored. Replace (12.2.25) (12.9.25). PIC provided order email. In transit
590.004/4-501.12-C
64
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Alfredo sauce 55F stored in hot holding unit. Product was reheated to above 165F and placed in the hot holding unit.
590.003/3-403.11-P
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Fresh sliced tomato 57F observed stored in self serv unit. Per PIC tomato was cut 15 minutes before. Tomato was placed back in the cooler. (cos)
590.003/3-501.14-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous mice droppings observed throught the facilty (floor dry storage room multiple bottom shelvings interior of multiple storage cabinets behind equiments) clean to remove. IPM report was provided to inspector on site. IPM report was reviewed and showed activity .
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen handsinks observed blocked by multiple bread trays. Discontinue maintain accessible at all time for handwashing only. (COS) Additional handsinks observed in compliance.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple interior and exterior of equipments ( grill top cook range refrigeration unit dishwasher curtain ice machine rust shelvings blodgett oven in between equipments gaskets) clean and sanitize
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: P's and PF's violation noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles and storage bulk bins observed without labesl. Provide when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Cleaning tools (broom dust pan mop) observed stored in kitchen area after cleaning. Discontinue
590.006/6-501.113-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead cocckroaches observed inside cabinet in the allergen free room. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.112-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor throughout the kitchen and facilty observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove Stagnant water observed stored on the floor in the warewashing area. clean to remove Multiple floor drain observed with soils build up. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board observed heavily scored. Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent above cooking range and grill observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 12.25.25
590.004/4-202.18-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensils observed stored in stagnant water. Discontinue
590.003/3-304.12-C
35
Oct 15, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on handles doors and interior of all refrigeration units throughout
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exterior of ovens pizza oven doors door handles and interior of cabinets under fryolators
590.004/4-602.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine (external reading 198 F) Note - IMD 168 F OK
590.004/4-501.11-C
86
Sep 9, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cold holding: Feta cheese 57 F Potato salad 48 F Melon 44 F Unit was turned off Food items removed from unit
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: I observed food handlers multitasking handling multiple touch point and leaving and returning to work station wearing disposal gloves I provided and discussed proper glove use information via emai to PIC's
590.003/3-304.15-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed not hand washing during inspection
590.002/2-301.14-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand soap at hand sink in ware washing area and at hand sink in food serving area (to the left at enterence)
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Food waste in hand sink basin on pizza prep line (corrected by PIC)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on can opener blade and bracket Rust on stem of can opener
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple priority priority foundation and core violations noted on inspection All employees must be properly trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code (see complete inspection for violations) I provided and reviewed the food code food safety materials etc at this inspection via email
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Old equipment boxes etc at Freight Elevator
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Rust on exterior of grease trap (ware washing) Bottom of prep tables lined with foils Bottom and legs of prep tables not smooth durable easily cleanable (kettle area)
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floors floor drains (under and behind all equipment) walls attachments and ceilings and attachments throughout prep/ware washing areas Standing water on floor in ware washing Built up soils on doors walls and attachments of interior and exterior of walk in units
590.006/6-201.11-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting equipment including food contacts that are coming out of dish machine in ware washing area
590.004/4-901.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on handles doors and interior of all refrigeration units throughout
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exterior of ovens pizza oven doors door handles and interior of cabinets under fryolators
590.004/4-602.12-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine (external reading 194 F) Note - IMD 163 F OK
590.004/4-502.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: At all customer self service areas there is not signage Reminding Consumer to use utensils
590.003/3-307.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution per code
590.003/3-304.14-C
27
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Items at the sandwich station(Brocolli 61F Cucumbers 54F Eggplant 91F-20-30 min) not holding 41F or below. Maintain cold holding 41F or below. Items were removed to the blast chiller.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of pest activity observed(Roach activity-dish room Mouse droppings dining room(bagel station) Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. Clean/sanitize affected locations
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors(Bagel station) to remove evidence of mouse activity(droppings) Address with pest control
590.006/6-501.13-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior floor of the trash bins to remove soils/debris--Beverage station
590.006/6-501.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink observed leaking from under the wash bay.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the lower shelving under the grill hot line to remove soils/debris.
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Clean condition-hands and arms (p)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food handlers and ware washing staff not properly washing hands not washing hand prior to changing gloves
590.002/2-301.11-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple food handlers leaving returning to work stations and touching multiple touch points wearing single use gloves Material provided at inspection
590.003/3-304.15-P
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Final rinse temperature at hig temp dish machine 172 F Irreversible measuring device is 152 F All sanitization will be performed at 3 bay sink with Smartpower
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fresh rodent droppings on window ledge and floor in food storage room Provide full extermination and Intergrated Pest Management prior to reinspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Unwrapped cookies on display for self serve not protected for contamination No use utensil signs customer self service areas
590.003/3-302.11-C
Warewashing machine data plate operation specifications (c)
Inspector notes: Wash gauge 141 F on high temp dish machine Conveyer - Plastic surface broken and sensor arm
590.004/4-204.113-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on cooking and baking equipment cooking lines/fry stations etc Food particles etc built up on pizza oven and conveyor
590.004/4-602.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn cutting boards
590.004/4-501.12-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting bowls plates food containers etc in ware washing area on shelving and top of dish machine
590.004/4-901.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Water pooling on floor in ware washing Soils on walls ceiling and attachments in ware washing storage mop sink closet cooking line and prep areas Soils on floor under and behind equipment in ware washing storage mop sink closet cooking line and prep areas Soils on wall ledged in storage area Hood sticker expired in pasta station
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ware washing Hand sink at the dirty loading area hot water facuet Ceiling vent covers missing
590.006/6-501.11-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Plastic food storage containers cracked - Ware washing area
590.004/4-201.11-C
41
May 2, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting clean plates pans etc in ware washing area
590.004/4-901.11-C
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Place out of order Dish washing company called estimated date April 3 2024 All ware washing will be performed in 3 bay sink with Smartpower 225 PPM
590.004/4-501.15-C
90
Mar 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple food handlers/employees multitasking - leaving and returning to work station and not changing gloves PIC started taking corrective action during inspection I provided information on glove use during inspection
590.003/3-304.15-P
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Place out of order Dish washing company called estimated date April 3 2024 All ware washing will be performed in 3 bay sink with Smartpower 225 PPM
590.004/4-501.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired
590.006/6-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters missing
590.004/4-202.18-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting clean plates pans etc in ware washing area
590.004/4-901.11-C
70
Mar 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple food handlers/employees multitasking - leaving and returning to work station and not changing gloves PIC started taking corrective action during inspection I provided information on glove use during inspection
590.003/3-304.15-P
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine 171 F thermo label did not reach 160 F Dishwashing company called All ware washing will be performed in 3 bay sink with Smartpower 225 PPM
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters missing
590.004/4-202.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired
590.006/6-201.11-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting clean plates pans etc in ware washing area
590.004/4-901.11-C
67
Sep 21, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: The soft served vanilla ice cream machine lab report is stating that the bacterial counts are to high. Discussed with the PIC to place the machine out of service properly clean submit another sample for testing & forward the test results to the Health division before approval to re-open the machine. Upon re-inspection the machine has been cleaned/sanitized. Machine is still out of service test sample has been sent out awaiting results PIC instructed to forward the test results to the Health Department for review.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
90
Sep 12, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced tomtoes & red onions reading 63F at the cafe prep line.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. Chef removed to the blast chiller to cool/hold 41F or below Discussed cooling methods with the PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: The soft served vanilla ice cream machine lab report is stating that the bacterial counts are to high. Discussed with the PIC to place the machine out of service properly clean submit another sample for testing & forward the test results to the Health division before approval to re-open the machine.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water at the handsink reading 45-50F.Repair Maintain hot water minimum 100F Alternate handsink to be used. Facilities has been notified.
590.005/5-103.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Reattach the damaged handsoap dispnser.
590.006/6-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handwash station observed leaking from the drainpipe.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
64
Apr 12, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence observed of mouse activity(droppings) -inside cabinet end of deli line Live roach observed inside the cabinet under the beverage station. Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. PIC contacting the pest control company Clean /sanitize affected locations
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the under counter cabinets to remove soils packaged food items debris --Dining hall stations
590.004/4-601.11-C
86
Feb 17, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 25, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Soft serve ice cream machine on site & to be used Per PIC Provide additional Health Permit payment for frozen desserts manufacturing. PIC instructed to contact ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV to request application information & pay the fee
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wit Beatty Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wit Beatty Cafe on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wit Beatty Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Wit Beatty Cafe.
How does Wit Beatty Cafe compare to other restaurants in Mission Hill?
Wit Beatty Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Mission Hill average of 82.
Has Wit Beatty Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wit Beatty Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wit Beatty Cafe 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 Wit Beatty Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wit Beatty Cafe is inspected around five times per year on average.
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