Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Blank Street Coffee

Name: Blank Street Coffee
Address: 123 Pinckney St, Boston, MA

123 Pinckney St

Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

Read Reviews on Google

Passed

Get the next inspection, free.

We'll email you when Blank Street Coffee has a new health inspection. No spam, one-click unsubscribe.

Own this restaurant? Add an inspection badge to your website · Inspection prep checklist

SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

14 inspections

Inspection

Jul 8, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

The handwashing sink at the barista area is broken and the person in charge states a work ticket has been placed for their maintenance team to fix the handwashing sink but it has been several weeks since the ticket has been placed. There is another handwashing sink on the same floor within fifteen feet that is working that staff have been using to wash their hands. Repair or replace the broken handwashing sink in the barista area. The utility sink directly next to the handwashing sink will be used as a temporary handwashing sink and all liquids will be placed in a bucket and brought to the back of house to be disposed of in the three compartment sink until the handwashing sink is fixed and the utility sink may be used as a utility sink again.

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 issues

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The shelves below the handwashing sink in the barista area are damaged or missing per the person in charge; repair or replace the missing shelves below the handwashing sink in the barista area.

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 8, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 26, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

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 issues

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The shelves below the handwashing sink in the barista area are damaged or missing per the person in charge; repair or replace the missing shelves below the handwashing sink in the barista area.

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 26, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 31, 2026

Passed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed two food handlers without effective hair restraints handling and preparing drinks and foods; provide effective hair restraints.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No vomit and diarrhea event cleanup procedures were able to be presented during the inspection; provide.

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

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple TCS milks and nondairy milks in the Summit reach-in refrigerator at 58-68F the internal thermometer reads 54F and the refrigerator is set to maximum cold setting. Per the person in charge all the milks had been put into the Summit unit within the last twenty minutes so they placed them back into the standing refrigerator next to the three compartment sink that is working properly. Hold TCS foods at 41F and below and have the Summit refrigerator serviced or replaced.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

In the first floor storage closet observed a hole in the ceiling; repair or replace the ceiling to prevent pest entry.

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 issues

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Post 2026 Health Permit Post signage stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available to view upon request." Post updated allergen awareness poster in back of house for staff

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 31, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 23, 2026

Failed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed two food handlers without effective hair restraints handling and preparing drinks and foods; provide effective hair restraints.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No vomit and diarrhea event cleanup procedures were able to be presented during the inspection; provide.

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

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

In the first floor storage closet observed a hole in the ceiling; repair or replace the ceiling to prevent pest entry.

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 issues

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Post 2026 Health Permit Post signage stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available to view upon request." Post updated allergen awareness poster in back of house for staff

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 23, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 23, 2025

Passed

3 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 certificate posted is from a former manager. Provide current or proof of enrollment. No Allergen certificate posted. Provide current

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean floors of visible soils and buildup.

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

minorCode 590.004/4-903.12-C1Other

Official wording

Prohibitions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Pans squeeze bottles utensils stored strewn on basement floors. Remove. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry. Store in protected areas.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 23, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 16, 2025

Failed

3 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 certificate posted is from a former manager. Provide current or proof of enrollment. No Allergen certificate posted. Provide current

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean floors of visible soils and buildup.

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

minorCode 590.004/4-903.12-C1Other

Official wording

Prohibitions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Pans squeeze bottles utensils stored strewn on basement floors. Remove. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry. Store in protected areas.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 16, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 24, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Health permit with outstanding FEES. Contact isdhealth@boston.gov to arrange for payment at once.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 24, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 17, 2025

Failed

1 recorded violation

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Health permit with outstanding FEES. Contact isdhealth@boston.gov to arrange for payment at once.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 17, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 13, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

Waste pipe in basement has been replaced. Provide copy of plumbing permit.

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 13, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 27, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

Waste pipe in basement has been replaced. Provide copy of plumbing permit.

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 27, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 11, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

Basement wall with slow leak around what appears to be a waste pipe with drip marks on wall. Make all necessary repairs. Clean and disinfect all affected areas. No backups occured in any sinks per on site PIC.

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 11, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 3, 2024

Failed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 3, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 23, 2024

Passed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

The three compartment sink is not setup properly. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters at the proper concentration and temperatures.

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

minorCode 590.004/4-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Frequency (C)

Inspector’s notes

Houseplants on three compartment sink. Remove.

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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Boxes and bag of trash blocking rear egress. Remove. Out of use ice machine. Repair or remove.

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 issues

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

No allergen statement on menu. Provide statement with proper verbiage. No allergen awarness certificate on site. Provide. Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. (a)Location. The notice must be included on printed menus and on indoor and outdoor menu boards including drive-through menu boards. Such food establishments shall have on staff a certified food protection manager who has been issued a Massachusetts certificate of allergen awareness training by an allergen awareness training verification program recognized by the Department. The certificate will be valid for five years.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 23, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 16, 2024

Failed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

The three compartment sink is not setup properly. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters at the proper concentration and temperatures.

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

minorCode 590.004/4-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Frequency (C)

Inspector’s notes

Houseplants on three compartment sink. Remove.

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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Boxes and bag of trash blocking rear egress. Remove. Out of use ice machine. Repair or remove.

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 issues

notedCode L1Other