Inspection
Sep 29, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 29, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Center Stage @ Emerson
116 Boylston St
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Quick Answers
- When was Center Stage @ Emerson last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 29, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 11 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Sep 29, 2026.
- Has Center Stage @ Emerson ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 11 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
11 inspectionsInspection
Jan 21, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Inspector’s Notes
No hot water in the bathrooms. Plumber is on site working on the issue. Kitchen and hand sinks 100F. PIC spoke with the staff and they are aware of the issue and if they use the bathroom they are to wash their hands at the hand sink in the kitchen.
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
Provide proper allergen awareness verbiage on all menu's and menu boards.
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 21, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 15, 2026
Failed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Inspector’s Notes
No hot water in the bathrooms. Plumber is on site working on the issue. Kitchen and hand sinks 100F. PIC spoke with the staff and they are aware of the issue and if they use the bathroom they are to wash their hands at the hand sink in the kitchen.
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
Provide proper allergen awareness verbiage on all menu's and menu boards.
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, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 21, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.003/3-305.14-COther
Official Wording
Food Preparation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Turbo oven added to cafe with food staging area in close proximity to customer opening on counter. Install adequate food guard to ensure food protection during preparation. Place "employees only sign" at passthrough. 'Persons unnecessary to the food establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation food storage or ware-washing areas except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the PIC if steps are taken to ensure that exposed food clean equipment utensils linens and unwrapped single-service and singleuse articles are protected from contamination; "
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, Oct 21, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 14, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.003/3-305.14-COther
Official Wording
Food Preparation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Turbo oven added to cafe with food staging area in close proximity to customer opening on counter. Install adequate food guard to ensure food protection during preparation. Place "employees only sign" at passthrough. 'Persons unnecessary to the food establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation food storage or ware-washing areas except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the PIC if steps are taken to ensure that exposed food clean equipment utensils linens and unwrapped single-service and singleuse articles are protected from contamination; "
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, Oct 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 7, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.003/3-305.14-COther
Official Wording
Food Preparation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Turbo oven added to cafe with food staging area in close proximity to customer opening on counter. Install adequate food guard to ensure food protection during preparation. Place "employees only sign" at passthrough. 'Persons unnecessary to the food establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation food storage or ware-washing areas except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the PIC if steps are taken to ensure that exposed food clean equipment utensils linens and unwrapped single-service and singleuse articles are protected from contamination; "
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, Oct 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 17, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 13, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hole in ceiling around vent pipe in water heater closet. Seal.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 13, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 5, 2024
Failed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hole in ceiling around vent pipe in water heater closet. Seal.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 5, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 4, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 4, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 3, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source