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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Cuppacoffee

1 Merrimac St

Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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11 inspections

Inspection

Mar 25, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted no hot water or cold water in the hand sink in the restaurant.Repair

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 problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 25, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 16, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Provide Irreversible thermometer for the high temp dish machine.

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 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted ice machine cover broken.Repair

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.004/4-903.12-COther

Official wording

Prohibitions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Remove all single use items from the toilet room.

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted no hot water or cold water in the hand sink in the restaurant.Repair

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 problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 16, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 9, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Provide Irreversible thermometer for the high temp dish machine.

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 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted ice machine cover broken.Repair

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.004/4-903.12-COther

Official wording

Prohibitions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Remove all single use items from the toilet room.

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, Mar 9, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 29, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.004/4-202.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

1) Counter under Latte Machine with spills and debris clean to remove 2) Runner of hot hold unit with crumbs clean to 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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 29, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 22, 2025

Failed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.004/4-202.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

1) Counter under Latte Machine with spills and debris clean to remove 2) Runner of hot hold unit with crumbs clean to 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

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

Inspection

Jan 16, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

Inspection

Apr 3, 2024

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Utensils observed in standing water. Person in charge corrected.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
majorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Chemical spray bottle observed without label. Provide.

In plain English

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

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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

Soils inside the interior of the ice machine. Clean to 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

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

Inspection

Mar 27, 2024

Failed

3 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

Soils inside the interior of the ice machine. Clean to 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 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Utensils observed in standing water. Person in charge corrected.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
majorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Chemical spray bottle observed without label. Provide.

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, Mar 27, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 2, 2023

Passed

1 recorded violation

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Expired Allergen certificate. Provide updated certificate and post.

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, Nov 2, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 30, 2023

Failed (extension granted)

3 recorded violations

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Expired Allergen certificate. Provide updated certificate and post.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s notes

Heavy soils and debri on interior and exterior of ice machine. Clean to 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 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed interior and exterior of handsink heavily soiled. Clean to remove

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 30, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 20, 2023

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s notes

Heavy soils and debri on interior and exterior of ice machine. Clean to 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 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed interior and exterior of handsink heavily soiled. Clean to remove

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Expired Allergen certificate. Provide updated certificate and post.

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, Oct 20, 2023 · Original Source

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