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Caffe Nero
354 LONGWOOD AV, BOSTON, MA 02215
Last inspected Nov 3, 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 Caffe Nero, spanning August 2021 to November 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
The trend is positive: it improved from failed at the previous visit to passed now.
The most recent inspection noted 15 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Nov 3, 2026
✓15 violations
- Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
- Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Oct 27, 2026
✕15 violations
- Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
- Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Jun 16, 2026
✓1 violation
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Dec 26, 2025
✓1 violation
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Dec 4, 2025
✕1 violation
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
May 6, 2025
✓3 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Apr 28, 2025
✕3 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Sep 30, 2024
✓6 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Sep 13, 2024
✕6 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Mar 28, 2024
✓10 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
- Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Mar 19, 2024
✕10 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
- Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Sep 29, 2023
✓3 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Sep 21, 2023
✕3 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Apr 24, 2023
✓2 violations
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Jan 18, 2023
–Nov 1, 2022
✓2 violations
- Food Labels (Pf)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Oct 24, 2022
✕2 violations
- Food Labels (Pf)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
May 20, 2022
✓4 violations
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Intensity-Lighting (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
May 10, 2022
✕4 violations
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Intensity-Lighting (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Feb 9, 2022
✓4 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Jan 31, 2022
✕4 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Aug 24, 2021
✓2 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Aug 16, 2021
–8 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Aug 9, 2021
✕8 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
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