Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

The Juicery

Name: The Juicery
Address: 700 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA

700 Commonwealth Av

Last inspected Oct 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was The Juicery last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 14, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 11 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Oct 14, 2026.
Has The Juicery ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 11 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

11 inspections

Inspection

Oct 14, 2026

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

Observed plastic cups used to dispense bulk foods. Discontinue use handled utensils.

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 590.004/4-101.16-COther

Official Wording

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observe a sponge used in wareashing. Discontinue use.

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

Freezer at serving line with thick layer of ice. Remove and clean properly. Reach-in freezer with bottom interior soiled. Clean properly.

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, Oct 14, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 7, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed plastic cups used to dispense bulk foods. Discontinue use handled utensils.

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 590.004/4-101.16-COther

Official Wording

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observe a sponge used in wareashing. Discontinue use.

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

Freezer at serving line with thick layer of ice. Remove and clean properly. Reach-in freezer with bottom interior soiled. Clean properly.

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, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 13, 2026

Report filed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther

Official Wording

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Sponges in use at three bay sink area. Discontinue use.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official Wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Cutting board heavily scored. Resurface or 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

Some storage shelves soiled. Clean to remove. One of the magnetic strips for knives storage (currently not in use) with rust build up. Clean to remove or replace.

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 13, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 6, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther

Official Wording

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Sponges in use at three bay sink area. Discontinue use.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official Wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Cutting board heavily scored. Resurface or 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

Some storage shelves soiled. Clean to remove. One of the magnetic strips for knives storage (currently not in use) with rust build up. Clean to remove or replace.

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 6, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 2, 2025

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Food handlers without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.

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 590.004/4-101.16-COther

Official Wording

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Sponges observed at warewashing station. Discard sponges and discontinue using to wash food contact surfaces.

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, Dec 2, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 14, 2025

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther

Official Wording

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Sponges in use at the 3 bay sink for warewashing- Discontinue

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, Apr 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 28, 2024

Passed

4 recorded violations

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

Official Wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s Notes

CFPM for the location is a regional manager- Per staff she is at the location once a week Provide a full time CFPM for the location

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

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official Wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Oat milk used for products and stored in ambient air on the counter at 51F- Removed and placed in refrigeration at 38F Store products in refrigeration when not in use

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

Floor in the dry storage area located in the parking garage behind the establishment with soils and debris Clean area with proper frequency

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 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Tarp with hose attached is affixed below the compressor in the walkin refrigeration Per the PiC there may have been a prior issue with a leak but there is no active leak at this time Remove from compressor

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, Oct 28, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 21, 2024

Failed

4 recorded violations

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

Official Wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s Notes

CFPM for the location is a regional manager- Per staff she is at the location once a week Provide a full time CFPM for the location

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

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official Wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Oat milk used for products and stored in ambient air on the counter at 51F- Removed and placed in refrigeration at 38F Store products in refrigeration when not in use

In Plain English

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

Floor in the dry storage area located in the parking garage behind the establishment with soils and debris Clean area with proper frequency

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 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

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, Oct 21, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 1, 2024

Passed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Staff without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets to prevent contamination

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 590.004/4-101.16-COther

Official Wording

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Sponges at warewashing for food contact surfaces. Discard sponges and discontinue using to wash food contact surfaces. Sponges can harbor bacteria

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No test strips for either chlorine or quats sanitizer. Provide test strips for all chemical sanitizers in use.

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 590.005/5-501.17-COther

Official Wording

Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector’s Notes

No coverer for bathroom trash bin. Provide cover for restroom trash bin.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

criticalCode 590.007/7-204.11-PChemicals

Official Wording

Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Bleach solution over 100ppm. Diluted to 50ppm Standardize bleach solution procedure not to exceed 100ppm for juicer

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 unsafely

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 1, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 26, 2024

Failed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Staff without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets to prevent contamination

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 590.004/4-101.16-COther

Official Wording

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Sponges at warewashing for food contact surfaces. Discard sponges and discontinue using to wash food contact surfaces. Sponges can harbor bacteria

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No test strips for either chlorine or quats sanitizer. Provide test strips for all chemical sanitizers in use.

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 590.005/5-501.17-COther

Official Wording

Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector’s Notes

No coverer for bathroom trash bin. Provide cover for restroom trash bin.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

criticalCode 590.007/7-204.11-PChemicals

Official Wording

Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Bleach solution over 100ppm. Diluted to 50ppm Standardize bleach solution procedure not to exceed 100ppm for juicer

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 unsafely

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 26, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection