Museum of Fine Arts New American Cafe
465 HUNTINGTON AV, BOSTON, MA 02115
Last inspected Apr 21, 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 Museum of Fine Arts New American Cafe, spanning April 2018 to April 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 6 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Apr 21, 2026
✓6 violations
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Food Labels (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Apr 6, 2026
✕6 violations
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Food Labels (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Aug 21, 2025
✓9 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Aug 7, 2025
✕9 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Feb 27, 2025
✓3 violations
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Feb 19, 2025
✕3 violations
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Sep 5, 2024
✓3 violations
- Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Apr 12, 2024
✓4 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
Apr 3, 2024
✕4 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
Jan 3, 2024
–May 10, 2023
✓Jun 10, 2022
✓2 violations
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Intensity-Lighting (C)
Mar 28, 2022
✓1 violation
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Dec 9, 2021
✓3 violations
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Dec 2, 2021
✕3 violations
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Jul 2, 2021
✓1 violation
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Jul 1, 2021
✕1 violation
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Oct 8, 2019
✓1 violation
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Mar 19, 2019
✓3 violations
- Cold Holding
- Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
- Premises Maintained
Mar 12, 2019
✕3 violations
- Cold Holding
- Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
- Premises Maintained
Oct 5, 2018
✓3 violations
- Cold Holding
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Sep 25, 2018
✕3 violations
- Cold Holding
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Apr 30, 2018
✓1 violation
- Dishwashng Facilities
Apr 20, 2018
✕1 violation
- Dishwashng Facilities
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