Thinking Cup Newbury
85 NEWBURY ST, BOSTON, MA 02116
Last inspected Apr 15, 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 Thinking Cup Newbury, spanning October 2020 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 1 violation, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Apr 15, 2026
✓1 violation
- Backflow Prevention (P)
Mar 23, 2026
✕7 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Mar 17, 2026
✕7 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Nov 26, 2025
✓Jun 23, 2025
✓1 violation
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Jan 3, 2025
✓6 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Prohibitions (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Anti-Choking
Dec 24, 2024
✕6 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Prohibitions (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Anti-Choking
Jul 10, 2024
✓5 violations
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Jul 5, 2024
✕5 violations
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Jan 23, 2024
✓1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jan 12, 2024
✕1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jan 5, 2024
✕1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Oct 13, 2023
✓4 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Dispensing Equipment Protection of Equipment and Food (C)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Oct 4, 2023
✕4 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Dispensing Equipment Protection of Equipment and Food (C)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Jun 16, 2023
✓4 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Closing Toilet Room Doors (C)
Jun 9, 2023
✕4 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Closing Toilet Room Doors (C)
Nov 4, 2022
✓8 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
- Storage-Other Personal Care Items (C)
Oct 26, 2022
✕8 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
- Storage-Other Personal Care Items (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Feb 15, 2022
✓1 violation
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Dec 13, 2021
✓2 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Aug 10, 2021
✓3 violations
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Aug 3, 2021
✕3 violations
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Dec 8, 2020
✓1 violation
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Oct 8, 2020
✓8 violations
- Assignment (Pf)
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
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