Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Ben & Jerry's

Name: Ben & Jerry's
Address: 174 Newbury St, Boston, MA

174 Newbury St

Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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7 inspections

Inspection

Apr 6, 2026

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

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Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

At the front door observed gaps at the bottom of the door and at the left of the door that allow daylight to be seen when closed; repair or replace the door and frame or add a door sweep to prevent pest entry.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode L1Other

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No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Provide and post allergen awareness poster in back of house for employees Provide and post 2026 Site Cleanliness License

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 6, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 29, 2025

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-501.17-COther

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Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector’s notes

Trash bin without cover. Provide covered waste bin for restroom.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 29, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 3, 2025

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-501.17-COther

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Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector’s notes

Trash bin in bathroom without cover. Provide covered waste bin.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 3, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 9, 2024

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

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Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Missing floor tiles in back hallway. Repair as needed for smooth cleanable surface

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 9, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 26, 2024

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Mouse droppings in catering storage area under shelves around hot water tanks and in electrical closet. Clean and monitor for activity

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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minorCode 590.006/6-202.14-COther

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Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)

Inspector’s notes

Spring on bathroom door is broken. Repair/replace as needed so bathroom door is self-closing

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests

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Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector’s notes

Dead mouse and roaches under scoop station table. Discard dead pests to prevent contamination

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 26, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 18, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-202.14-COther

Official wording

Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)

Inspector’s notes

Spring on bathroom door is broken. Repair/replace as needed so bathroom door is self-closing

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests

Official wording

Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector’s notes

Dead mouse and roaches under scoop station table. Discard dead pests to prevent contamination

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Mouse droppings in catering storage area under shelves around hot water tanks and in electrical closet. Clean and monitor for activity

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 18, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection