Better Bagels
77 SEAPORT BL, BOSTON, MA 02210
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for Better Bagels, spanning March 2022 to August 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
The most recent inspection noted 5 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Aug 11, 2026
✓5 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Aug 4, 2026
–9 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jul 27, 2026
✕9 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Mar 18, 2026
✓3 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Mar 11, 2026
✕3 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Aug 4, 2025
✓1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Aug 1, 2025
✓1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jul 28, 2025
✕1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jul 21, 2025
✕1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Feb 10, 2025
✓3 violations
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Feb 3, 2025
✕3 violations
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Jun 25, 2024
✓1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jun 21, 2024
✕5 violations
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jun 14, 2024
✕5 violations
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Mar 25, 2024
✓4 violations
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Mar 18, 2024
✕4 violations
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Oct 26, 2023
✓1 violation
- Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
Aug 31, 2023
✕4 violations
- Cleaning Procedure (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Aug 23, 2023
✕4 violations
- Cleaning Procedure (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jan 19, 2023
✓8 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Prohibitions (C)
- Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Jan 18, 2023
–Jan 12, 2023
✕8 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Prohibitions (C)
- Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Apr 12, 2022
✓7 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Apr 5, 2022
✕7 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Mar 15, 2022
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