The Bittersweet Shoppe on Newbury
257 NEWBURY ST, BOSTON, MA 02116
Last inspected Jun 29, 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 The Bittersweet Shoppe on Newbury, spanning May 2020 to June 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 1 violation, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Jun 29, 2026
✓1 violation
- Backflow Prevention (P)
Jun 8, 2026
✕8 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Jun 1, 2026
✕8 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Aug 15, 2025
✓5 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Aug 7, 2025
✕5 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Mar 10, 2025
✓3 violations
- Juice Treated-Commercially Processed (P)
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Mar 3, 2025
✕3 violations
- Juice Treated-Commercially Processed (P)
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Sep 16, 2024
✓5 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Labels (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Sep 9, 2024
✕5 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Labels (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Mar 18, 2024
✓2 violations
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Mar 11, 2024
✕2 violations
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Oct 5, 2023
✓5 violations
- Compliance with Food Law (P)
- Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Restriction and Storage-Medicines ( Pf)
Sep 26, 2023
✕5 violations
- Compliance with Food Law (P)
- Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Restriction and Storage-Medicines ( Pf)
Mar 1, 2023
✓3 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Feb 21, 2023
✕3 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Jan 18, 2023
–Aug 17, 2022
✓1 violation
- Food Labels (Pf)
Aug 2, 2022
✕1 violation
- Food Labels (Pf)
Mar 15, 2022
–Feb 2, 2022
✓5 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
- Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
Jan 19, 2022
✕5 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
- Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
Aug 19, 2021
✓4 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Aug 12, 2021
✕4 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Dec 10, 2020
✓3 violations
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
- Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
May 28, 2020
✓
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