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Intelligentsia Coffee

225 Franklin St

Last inspected Jul 23, 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 inspections

Inspection

Jul 23, 2026

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Coffee spillage observed on shelfing. 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, Jul 23, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 6, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No detergent connected to high temperature dish machine. Provide or call for service.

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, Feb 6, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 30, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No detergent connected to high temperature dish machine. Provide or call for service.

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, Jan 30, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 1, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther

Official wording

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sponges observed at warewashing 3 compartment sinks. Discontinue using sponge to wash food contact surfaces. PIC discarded (COS)

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

There is some coffee buildup on the shelves behind the equipment and along the counters. Clean to remove accumulated debris.

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
majorCode 590.004/4-204.115-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No temperature measuring devices for dishmachine :Provide an irreversible thermometer to high temp dishmachine or 160 thermal strips.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 1, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 21, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther

Official wording

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sponges observed at warewashing 3 compartment sinks. Discontinue using sponge to wash food contact surfaces. PIC discarded (COS)

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

There is some coffee buildup on the shelves behind the equipment and along the counters. Clean to remove accumulated debris.

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
majorCode 590.004/4-204.115-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No temperature measuring devices for dishmachine :Provide an irreversible thermometer to high temp dishmachine or 160 thermal strips.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 21, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 13, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

The employees were not familiar with a vommit kit or procedures. Provide procedures to celanup a vommit or diarrhea accident.

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
majorCode 590.004/4-204.112-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

There is no irreversible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher. Provide. The thermometer inside the milk refrigerator is not working. Provide a thermometer in all the milk refrigerators.

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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

There is some dust and coffee buildup on the shelves behind the equipment and along the counters. Clean to remove accumulated debris. There is dust buildup on the equipment compressors. 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, Jun 13, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 4, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

The employees were not familiar with a vommit kit or procedures. Provide procedures to celanup a vommit or diarrhea accident.

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
majorCode 590.004/4-204.112-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

There is no irreversible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher. Provide. The thermometer inside the milk refrigerator is not working. Provide a thermometer in all the milk refrigerators.

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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

There is some dust and coffee buildup on the shelves behind the equipment and along the counters. Clean to remove accumulated debris. There is dust buildup on the equipment compressors. 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, Jun 4, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 20, 2024

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s notes

No one on site with a current Faood Allergen Certification. Provide.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 20, 2024 · 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

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

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