Inspection
Sep 18, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 18, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Blue Bottle Coffee
43-61 Pier 4 Bl
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The full inspection history
14 inspectionsInspection
Apr 13, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed heavy coffee grind spills on equipment / wall / floor underneath grinder rack in back stock room. Clean with frequency to remove all spills
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 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s notes
Pest report reviewed due to information of roach activity along warewashing area. Contact pest control for increase services until remedied and provide detailed report to the health division upon completed service
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 13, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 6, 2026
Failed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed heavy coffee grind spills on equipment / wall / floor underneath grinder rack in back stock room. Clean with frequency to remove all spills
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 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s notes
Pest report reviewed due to information of roach activity along warewashing area. Contact pest control for increase services until remedied and provide detailed report to the health division upon completed service
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 6, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 30, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 30, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 11, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
notedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
Post a valid Allergen certificate to reflect current staff and posted Servesafe 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, Jun 11, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 5, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
1 recorded violation
notedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
Post a valid Allergen certificate to reflect current staff and posted Servesafe 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, Jun 5, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 28, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
notedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
Post a valid Allergen certificate to reflect current staff and posted Servesafe 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 28, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 15, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
notedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
8-301.11 Condition of issuance for nonpayment of the 2025 Health Permit. Contact the Health Department for immediate payment.
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 15, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 14, 2025
Hearing scheduled
1 recorded violation
notedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
8-301.11 Condition of issuance for nonpayment of the 2025 Health Permit. Contact the Health Department for immediate payment.
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 6, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
notedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
8-301.11 Condition of issuance for nonpayment of the 2025 Health Permit. Contact the Health Department for immediate payment.
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 6, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 13, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 13, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 13, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 13, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 2, 2023
Passed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.004/4-101.11-PFacility maintenance
Official wording
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (P)
Inspector’s notes
Cold press coffee machine with peeling paint. No apparent NSF stickers on unit. Email equipment specifications to thomas.curran@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 590.004/4-501.112-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
High temp dish machine 158F with plate thermometer inside outside gauge 171F. Repair. Alternative means to sanitize equipment in three compartment sink with quats sanitizer in place until unit can be repaired.
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 temperatureminorCode 590.005/5-202.12-CHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Sinks Installation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Mens room automatic faucet at handsink does not run for 15 seconds. Adjust.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 2, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 26, 2023
Failed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.004/4-101.11-PFacility maintenance
Official wording
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (P)
Inspector’s notes
Cold press coffee machine with peeling paint. No apparent NSF stickers on unit. Email equipment specifications to thomas.curran@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 590.004/4-501.112-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
High temp dish machine 158F with plate thermometer inside outside gauge 171F. Repair. Alternative means to sanitize equipment in three compartment sink with quats sanitizer in place until unit can be repaired.
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 temperatureminorCode 590.005/5-202.12-CHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Sinks Installation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Mens room automatic faucet at handsink does not run for 15 seconds. Adjust.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 26, 2023 · Original Source