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Lemuel Shattuck Hospital Cafe

170 Morton St

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

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

Inspection

Aug 25, 2026

Report filed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature

Official wording

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Chicken tenders in self service hot box in the cafeteria at 122F Hamburgers wrapped in foil 130F Ensure products are held at 135F Products removed at the time of the inspection and reheated to 170F A thermometer in the hot hold unit will assist in monitoring the holding temerature of the unit

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

Areas of the floor throughout the back kitchen including around drains and between tiles with missing grout allowing water to pool. Photographs were taken by the PIC at the time of the inspection to forward to facilities to make proper repairs.

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

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

Inspection

Aug 13, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature

Official wording

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Chicken tenders in self service hot box in the cafeteria at 122F Hamburgers wrapped in foil 130F Ensure products are held at 135F Products removed at the time of the inspection and reheated to 170F A thermometer in the hot hold unit will assist in monitoring the holding temerature of the unit

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

Areas of the floor throughout the back kitchen including around drains and between tiles with missing grout allowing water to pool. Photographs were taken by the PIC at the time of the inspection to forward to facilities to make proper repairs.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 13, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 15, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Daylight visible in corner of garage door on delivery dock. Repair/replace sweep to prevent pests from entering.

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date. Send photo of updated stiacker after cleaning is completed.

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, May 15, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 21, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Daylight visible in corner of garage door on delivery dock. Repair/replace sweep to prevent pests from entering.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date. Send photo of updated stiacker after cleaning is completed.

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 21, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 27, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 27, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 1, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

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