Inspection
May 5, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 5, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Blackbird Donuts
1321 Boylston St
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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
10 inspectionsInspection
Oct 8, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No chlorine test kit available. Provide. Test kits present are for lactic acid & food PH strips.
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 problemscriticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
No presence of chlorine when tested. Make any necessary repairs.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelycriticalCode 590.004/4-502.12-PEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Required Use (P)
Inspector’s notes
Low temp dish machine is not sanitizing properly. Establishment shall move to all disposables until repairs are made.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 1, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No chlorine test kit available. Provide. Test kits present are for lactic acid & food PH strips.
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 problemscriticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
No presence of chlorine when tested. Make any necessary repairs.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelycriticalCode 590.004/4-502.12-PEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Required Use (P)
Inspector’s notes
Low temp dish machine is not sanitizing properly. Establishment shall move to all disposables until repairs are made.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 1, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 24, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 24, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 16, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
CFPM & Allergen posted is for a former employee per PIC on site. Provide current or proof of enrollment.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
No presence of chlorine sanitizer after dish machine ran twice and primed. Make all necessary repairs. PIC to sanitize at equipment at sister location until repairs are made. (coffee brewer components) all other wares are disposable.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 16, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 9, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
CFPM & Allergen posted is for a former employee per PIC on site. Provide current or proof of enrollment.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
No presence of chlorine sanitizer after dish machine ran twice and primed. Make all necessary repairs. PIC to sanitize at equipment at sister location until repairs are made. (coffee brewer components) all other wares are disposable.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 9, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 20, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Low temp dish machine is not registering presence of chlorine sanitizer. Repair.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelycriticalCode 590.004/4-502.12-PEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Required Use (P)
Inspector’s notes
Low temp dish machine not sanitizing. All disposables shall be used.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 20, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 13, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Low temp dish machine is not registering presence of chlorine sanitizer. Repair.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelycriticalCode 590.004/4-502.12-PEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Required Use (P)
Inspector’s notes
Low temp dish machine not sanitizing. All disposables shall be used.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 13, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 6, 2023
Passed
10 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove all unnecessary item from bathroom and behind counter
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.
More about building upkeep issuesmajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Paper towel dispenser empty - Corrected on site
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Assignment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No person in charge
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesmajorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No proof of a full time on site certified food protection manager (repeat violation)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
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 problemsminorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther
Official wording
Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Using sponges in ware washing
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Low temp dishmachine 0 PPM Dish washing company called All ware washing equipment will go back to the Commissary at Holden Street Boston MA
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyminorCode 590.005/5-501.18-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Implements and Supplies (C)
Inspector’s notes
Mops brooms etc not raised 6" above the floor - Behind counter
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Tape on exterior of ice machine
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.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
No proof of a CFPM that is certified in allergen awareness
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 6, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 4, 2023
Failed
10 recorded violations
notedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
No proof of a CFPM that is certified in allergen awareness
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingmajorCode 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Assignment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No person in charge
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesmajorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No proof of a full time on site certified food protection manager (repeat violation)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
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 problemsminorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther
Official wording
Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Using sponges in ware washing
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Low temp dishmachine 0 PPM Dish washing company called All ware washing equipment will go back to the Commissary at Holden Street Boston MA
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyminorCode 590.005/5-501.18-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Implements and Supplies (C)
Inspector’s notes
Mops brooms etc not raised 6" above the floor - Behind counter
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 problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Paper towel dispenser empty - Corrected on site
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove all unnecessary item from bathroom and behind counter
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.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Tape on exterior of ice machine
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 4, 2023 · Original Source