Mr Tea
266 NEWBURY ST, BOSTON, MA 02116
Last inspected May 5, 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 20 inspections on record for Mr Tea, spanning August 2021 to May 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 3 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
May 5, 2026
✓3 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Apr 29, 2026
✕3 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Jul 25, 2025
✓1 violation
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Jul 22, 2025
✕6 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Jul 15, 2025
✕5 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Feb 4, 2025
✓1 violation
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Jul 30, 2024
✓8 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Jul 24, 2024
✕8 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Jan 24, 2024
✓6 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
Jan 17, 2024
✕6 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
Jan 3, 2024
–Jul 28, 2023
✓9 violations
- Where to Wash (Pf)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Frequency (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Jul 20, 2023
✕9 violations
- Where to Wash (Pf)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Frequency (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Jan 18, 2023
–Nov 15, 2022
✓6 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Frequency (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Nov 4, 2022
✕6 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Frequency (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Apr 1, 2022
✓6 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Mar 23, 2022
✕6 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Dec 27, 2021
✓Aug 16, 2021
✓
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