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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Mother Juice

100 High St

Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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10 inspections

Inspection

Mar 23, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

No mop sink in stand. PIC stated mop water is dumped in prep sink drain. Discontinue. Provide mop sink or apply for variance.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.006/6-501.16-COther

Official wording

Drying Mops (C)

Inspector’s notes

Mop observed drying in food prep area. Discontinue.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 23, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 16, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

No mop sink in stand. PIC stated mop water is dumped in prep sink drain. Discontinue. Provide mop sink or apply for variance.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.006/6-501.16-COther

Official wording

Drying Mops (C)

Inspector’s notes

Mop observed drying in food prep area. Discontinue.

In plain English

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

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

Inspection

Feb 4, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

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System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

No water at hand sinks. No water in the bathroom for employees and customers. Repair

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
majorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No water at hand sinks. No water in the bathroom for employees and customers. Repair. Discontinue operations. Call the main Health office between 8am-4pm at 617 635 5326 to request to re open. If you wish to request to re open during off hours call the mayors hotline at 617-635-4500.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 4, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 3, 2026

Voluntarily closed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

No water at hand sinks. No water in the bathroom for employees and customers. Repair

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
majorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No water at hand sinks. No water in the bathroom for employees and customers. Repair. Discontinue operations. Call the main Health office between 8am-4pm at 617 635 5326 to request to re open. If you wish to request to re open during off hours call the mayors hotline at 617-635-4500.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 3, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 26, 2025

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee without hair restraints / provide proper hair restraints for all food prep workers

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed boxes of banana on the floor in the front area.Discussed with PIC to ensure food is properly stored elevated 6 inch off the floor

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple green cutting boards observed heavily scored in the kitchen area. Resurface/ Replace

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Interior of double door fridge gasket observed soiled/ clean to remove. kitchen/clean floor area under around and behind all reach in units clean the floor uinder 3 compartment sink to remove 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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 26, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 19, 2025

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee without hair restraints / provide proper hair restraints for all food prep workers

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed boxes of banana on the floor in the front area.Discussed with PIC to ensure food is properly stored elevated 6 inch off the floor

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple green cutting boards observed heavily scored in the kitchen area. Resurface/ Replace

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Interior of double door fridge gasket observed soiled/ clean to remove. kitchen/clean floor area under around and behind all reach in units clean the floor uinder 3 compartment sink to remove 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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 19, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 19, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 19, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 16, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 16, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 8, 2023

Passed

1 recorded violation

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

Qinuoa @ 110f ensure proper hot hold of 135f or above at all times

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 8, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 27, 2023

Failed

1 recorded violation

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

Qinuoa @ 110f ensure proper hot hold of 135f or above at all times

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 27, 2023 · Original Source

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