Wtea

42 Beach St, Boston, MA 02111

Other

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Wtea has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 27, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Wtea trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 27, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Paper towels observed empty at production line hand sink. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No sanitizer set up in 3 bay sink. Ensure sanitizer is available at all hours.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Utensils observed in cold stagnet water. Discontinue.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Damp cloths observed on production line counter. Discontinue.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled foil observed inside refrigeration unit. Remove. Surfaces must be easily cleanable.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Aug 21, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat product. Corrected on site.

590.003/3-302.11-P

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Establishment selling ice cream without a frozen dessert permit. Email isdhealth@boston.gov to add frozen desserts.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink blocked and filled with empty pots. Hand sink must be accessible.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponge being used in warewash area. Remove.

590.004/4-101.16-C

Jan 30, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wtea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wtea on file is from Feb 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Wtea compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Wtea most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Wtea's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Wtea have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wtea means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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