Inspection
Apr 15, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 15, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Blank Street Coffee
489 E Broadway
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The full inspection history
12 inspectionsInspection
Feb 12, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide documentation for repairs from Licensed Plumber due to pipe burst in establishment via email to ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV
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, Feb 12, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 30, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide documentation for repairs from Licensed Plumber due to pipe burst in establishment via email to ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV
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 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Responded to the location while on call for flooding. Upon arrival the establishment observed closed. No access to the insterior of the building . Bussiness Card was left on the door to contact : INCA.PRINCE@BOSTON.GOV Establishment Voluntarily closed.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 30, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 24, 2026
Voluntarily closed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Responded to the location while on call for flooding. Upon arrival the establishment observed closed. No access to the insterior of the building . Bussiness Card was left on the door to contact : INCA.PRINCE@BOSTON.GOV Establishment Voluntarily closed.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 24, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 8, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 23, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Staff observed without proper hair restraints while preparing foods. Provide at all times.
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 issuesmajorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther
Official wording
Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed a dog inside of the establishment at the time of inspection. Observed staff speak to customer to leave. Signage Missing prohibiting animals. Provide and post at all times.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
Missing allergen certificate. Provide and post at all times.
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, May 23, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 19, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Staff observed without proper hair restraints while preparing foods. Provide at all times.
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 issuesmajorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther
Official wording
Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed a dog inside of the establishment at the time of inspection. Observed staff speak to customer to leave. Signage Missing prohibiting animals. Provide and post at all times.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
Missing allergen certificate. Provide and post at all times.
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, May 19, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 14, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Expired Food safety certificate. Update and provide a current certificate. Post accordingly.
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 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther
Official wording
Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed a non service animal inside of the establishment at the time of inspection. Discussed with pic regarding proper protocol and to post signage in the window for Service animals allowed only. Retrain staff
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
2025 Fees outstanding for Health Permit. Provide payment. Expired Food Allergen Certificate. Update and provide a current certificate. Post accordingly.
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, Jan 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 7, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Expired Food safety certificate. Update and provide a current certificate. Post accordingly.
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 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther
Official wording
Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed a non service animal inside of the establishment at the time of inspection. Discussed with pic regarding proper protocol and to post signage in the window for Service animals allowed only. Retrain staff
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
2025 Fees outstanding for Health Permit. Provide payment. Expired Food Allergen Certificate. Update and provide a current certificate. Post accordingly.
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, Jan 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 29, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 29, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 17, 2024
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.005/5-501.17-COther
Official wording
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure the unisex restroom has the proper trash receptacles with tight fitting lids including one for feminine hygienic waste
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 17, 2024 · Original Source