Inspection
Sep 4, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 4, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Freeport Street Cafeteria
179 Freeport St
Last inspected Sep 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
10 inspectionsInspection
May 12, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 12, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 4, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 4, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 7, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Chicken and egg salad sandwiches in grab and go reach in without labels / Provide lables with all ingredients
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemscriticalCode 590.004/4-703.11-PChemicals
Official wording
Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
Inspector’s notes
Sanitizer is not registering in the low temp dish machine / Machine will be taken out of service until chlorine can be verified 50ppm-100ppm / 3 bay sink can be used. Establishment does not use glass and all plates are disposable
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyminorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood tag expired in November 2024 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP
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, Mar 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 7, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Chicken and egg salad sandwiches in grab and go reach in without labels / Provide lables with all ingredients
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemscriticalCode 590.004/4-703.11-PChemicals
Official wording
Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
Inspector’s notes
Sanitizer is not registering in the low temp dish machine / Machine will be taken out of service until chlorine can be verified 50ppm-100ppm / 3 bay sink can be used. Establishment does not use glass and all plates are disposable
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyminorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood tag expired in November 2024 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP
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 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 30, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 30, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 20, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.004/4-703.11-PChemicals
Official wording
Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
Inspector’s notes
Low temperature dish machine - Sanitizer not registering / Machine will be taken out of service until repaired. Provide 50-100ppm of chlorine. 3 bay sink can be used. **update 3/4/2024 - part has been replaced on the back of the machine - Sanitizer is still not registering. Digital temperature gauge appear to be broken. Wash 99F rinse 45F provide 120F-140F on the wash and rinse
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 20, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 4, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.004/4-703.11-PChemicals
Official wording
Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
Inspector’s notes
Low temperature dish machine - Sanitizer not registering / Machine will be taken out of service until repaired. Provide 50-100ppm of chlorine. 3 bay sink can be used. **update 3/4/2024 - part has been replaced on the back of the machine - Sanitizer is still not registering. Digital temperature gauge appear to be broken. Wash 99F rinse 45F provide 120F-140F on the wash and rinse
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelynotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
2024 health permit has not been paid for / Please make payment ASAP
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, Mar 4, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 8, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
notedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
2024 health permit has not been paid for / Please make payment ASAP
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingcriticalCode 590.004/4-703.11-PChemicals
Official wording
Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
Inspector’s notes
Low temperature dish machine - Sanitizer not registering / Machine will be taken out of service until repaired. Provide 50-100ppm of chlorine. 3 bay sink can be used.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 8, 2024 · Original Source