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The Upper Crust
20 CHARLES ST, BOSTON, MA 02108
Last inspected Dec 8, 2025
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 Upper Crust, spanning June 2021 to December 2025 — 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
Dec 8, 2025
✓1 violation
- Controlling Pests (C)
Dec 1, 2025
✕5 violations
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Nov 21, 2025
✕5 violations
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Mar 14, 2025
✓8 violations
- Cleaning Procedure (P)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Tracking Powders Pest Control and Monitoring (P)
Mar 11, 2025
✕8 violations
- Cleaning Procedure (P)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Tracking Powders Pest Control and Monitoring (P)
Oct 1, 2024
✓11 violations
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Time as a Public Health Control ( Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C)
- Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Sep 24, 2024
✕11 violations
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Time as a Public Health Control ( Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C)
- Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jan 4, 2024
✓9 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)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Toilet Tissue Availability (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Jan 3, 2024
✕9 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)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Toilet Tissue Availability (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Nov 22, 2023
✓2 violations
- Intensity-Lighting (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
Nov 14, 2023
✕9 violations
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Intensity-Lighting (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Nov 1, 2023
✕8 violations
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Jan 18, 2023
–Dec 19, 2022
✓15 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Intensity-Lighting (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Dec 12, 2022
✕15 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Intensity-Lighting (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Aug 8, 2022
✓5 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jul 28, 2022
✕5 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
May 25, 2022
✓13 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- (A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
- Drain boards (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
May 12, 2022
–26 violations
- Cleaning Procedure (P)
- When to Wash (P)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- Assignment (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Drain boards (C)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
- Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
May 9, 2022
✕22 violations
- Cleaning Procedure (P)
- When to Wash (P)
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- Assignment (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- (A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
- Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Sep 28, 2021
✓12 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Time as a Public Health Control ( Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Sep 20, 2021
✕12 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Time as a Public Health Control ( Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jun 23, 2021
✓11 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Time as a Public Health Control ( Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- uspension of Permit with Notice (P)
Jun 14, 2021
✕11 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Time as a Public Health Control ( Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- uspension of Permit with Notice (P)
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