TRIDENT BOOKSELLERS AND CAFE
338 NEWBURY ST, BOSTON, MA 02115
Last inspected Oct 16, 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 TRIDENT BOOKSELLERS AND CAFE, spanning December 2018 to October 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
It has held passed across its last two inspections.
The most recent inspection noted 1 violation, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Oct 16, 2026
✓1 violation
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
Apr 16, 2026
✓Oct 24, 2025
✓May 2, 2025
✓4 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Apr 25, 2025
✕4 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Oct 10, 2024
✓Mar 12, 2024
✓2 violations
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Mar 5, 2024
✕2 violations
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Jan 3, 2024
–Jul 12, 2023
✓1 violation
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Dec 29, 2022
✓1 violation
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Oct 13, 2022
✓3 violations
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Oct 5, 2022
✕3 violations
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Mar 15, 2022
–Jan 11, 2022
✓3 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Sep 30, 2021
✓6 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
- Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)
- Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Jan 13, 2021
✓3 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Jan 6, 2021
✕3 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Aug 25, 2020
✓4 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)
Aug 19, 2020
✕4 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)
Dec 23, 2019
✓3 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C)
Dec 17, 2019
✕3 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C)
Mar 13, 2019
✓11 violations
- Food Protection
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
- Dishwashng Facilities
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
- Installed and Maintained
- Location Accessible
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- Premises Maintained
Mar 6, 2019
✕11 violations
- Food Protection
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
- Dishwashng Facilities
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
- Installed and Maintained
- Location Accessible
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- Premises Maintained
Dec 7, 2018
✓14 violations
- Food Container Labels
- Cooking Temperatures
- Separation Segregation Cross Contamination
- Food Protection
- Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Dishwashng Facilities
- Equipment Thermometers
- Installed and Maintained
- Number Convenient
- Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- Premises Maintained
- PIC Performing Duties
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