Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Capital One Cafe

Name: Capital One Cafe
Address: 711 Boylston St, Boston, MA

711 Boylston St

Last inspected May 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

9 inspections

Inspection

May 15, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

2 door under the counter refrigeration unit is still not working. The unit is empty and the PIC stated a work order was submitted. Please email over the date the unit is scheduled for repair.

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

Allergen certificate is still not posted. Post Allergen Certificate. Allergen Verbiage on the menus- PIC stated that the Allergen verbiage is being added to the menus. Please provide date when the menus will be updated.

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, May 15, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 8, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature

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Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Small 2 door refrigeration unit #4 not working. Repair or remove.

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

2 door under the counter refrigeration unit is still not working. The unit is empty and the PIC stated a work order was submitted. Please email over the date the unit is scheduled for repair.

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

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, May 8, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 1, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Open refrigeration case temperature 48F. Contact a licensed company to repair the unit. Yogurt- 60F- PIC removed all yogurt items and placed inside another refrigeration unit. Corrected on site Small 2 door refrigeration unit #4 not working. Repair or remove.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode L1Other

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No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Please post 2026 Health Permit Allergen certificate CFPM ChokeSafe and Site Cleanliness Allergen verbiage on the menus need to be updated with the proper verbiage. Allergen verbiage will be sent over with this report.

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, May 1, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 22, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 22, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 17, 2025

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Wall sill with peeling paint behind handsink. Seal.

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, Apr 17, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 7, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 7, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 15, 2024

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing

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Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Handwash sink at service line hot water 91F. Repair. Other sinks no issues.

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.

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

No allergen statement on QR code menu. 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.

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 15, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 8, 2024

Failed

2 recorded violations

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding

majorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Handwash sink at service line hot water 91F. Repair. Other sinks no issues.

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.