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Berklee Noodles

Latest: PASS August 28, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: Longwood

🚇 Nearest Transit: Hynes Convention Center (Green Line)

Address
173 MASSACHUSETTS AV
Fenway, MA 02115
Inspection History
38 inspections
18 failures
License
License #309657
Last inspected: August 28, 2025

Inspection History (38 most recent)

PASS August 28, 2025 at 2:17 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-202.13-P - Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P): 08/21/25 At prep sink provide proper air gap. 8/14/25: On compliance visit PIC stated there is a plumber coming in the next day or two to evaluate the air gap at the prep sink. Send plumbers...
FAIL August 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Provide training in food protection temperatures to all employees and PIC when CFPM is not present. 8/14/25: On compliance visit there was still improper storage of raw chicken stor...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 14, 2025 at 3:34 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Provide training in food protection temperatures to all employees and PIC when CFPM is not present. 8/14/25: On compliance visit there was still improper storage of raw chicken stor...
FAIL August 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
27 violations
590.002/2-103.11-PF - (O) Person in Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC states there is no documentation for employees to verify they understand the employee illness policy. Provide method for employees to verify they understand the employee illness policy. ...
FAIL August 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM
26 violations
590.002/2-103.11-PF - (O) Person in Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC states there is no documentation for employees to verify they understand the employee illness policy. Provide method for employees to verify they understand the employee illness policy. ...
PASS January 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters with soils above the fryers & wok stations.Clean to remove soils. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): Provide an internal thermomete...
FAIL January 13, 2025 at 5:24 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters with soils above the fryers & wok stations.Clean to remove soils. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): Provide an internal thermomete...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 1, 2024 at 6:43 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Open foods in basement not stored in food grade containers with tight fitting lids Raise all boxes 6" above the floor on shelving | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors ...
PASS July 15, 2024 at 4:20 PM
17 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures and kit I provided and reviewed the written procudes and reviewed what is needed in the kit | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)...
FAIL June 10, 2024 at 6:32 PM
17 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures and kit I provided and reviewed the written procudes and reviewed what is needed in the kit | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 12, 2023 at 5:46 PM
4 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Posted certified food managers certificate employee no longer works at this location. Provide current certifcate from a full time employee | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preve...
FAIL June 1, 2023 at 4:52 PM
4 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Posted certified food managers certificate employee no longer works at this location. Provide current certifcate from a full time employee | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preve...
PASS March 29, 2023 at 6:02 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Business name has changed to "Berklee noodles" per the PIC. Signage observed posted above front entrance. Provide all DBA change documentation to ISDHealth@boston.gov Fillab...
FAIL March 14, 2023 at 5:47 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Business name has changed to "Berklee noodles" per the PIC. Signage observed posted above front entrance. Provide all DBA change documentation to ISDHealth@boston.gov Fillab...
PASS December 15, 2022 at 6:36 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters observed with dust & soils.Clean to remove soils. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide chlorine test kit (test done using the inspe...
FAIL December 1, 2022 at 7:09 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters observed with dust & soils.Clean to remove soils. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide chlorine test kit (test done using the inspe...
PASS May 27, 2022 at 2:14 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-204.112-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf): Provide an irreversible thermometer for the high temp dish machine. | 590.006/6-501.112-C - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C): Remove/replac...
FAIL May 17, 2022 at 4:42 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-204.112-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf): Provide an irreversible thermometer for the high temp dish machine. | 590.006/6-501.112-C - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C): Remove/replac...
PASS January 13, 2022 at 7:04 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Posted certified food manager & allergen awareness certificate of a full time employee no longer works at the location. Provide updated certifications from a full time employee...
FAIL January 6, 2022 at 5:35 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Posted certified food manager & allergen awareness certificate of a full time employee no longer works at the location. Provide updated certifications from a full time employee...
PASS June 25, 2021 at 7:01 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all bulk storage containers(kitchen/basement) | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces an...
FAIL June 4, 2021 at 4:38 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all bulk storage containers(kitchen/basement) | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces an...
PASS February 3, 2021 at 4:51 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide a vomit /diarrhea clean up kit on site. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items in the large walk in freezer observed s...
FAIL January 21, 2021 at 6:13 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide a vomit /diarrhea clean up kit on site. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items in the large walk in freezer observed s...
PASS September 18, 2020 at 6:17 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): utensils stored in stagnant water | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Multiple containers with no labels indicating produc...
FAIL September 11, 2020 at 3:35 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): utensils stored in stagnant water | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Multiple containers with no labels indicating produc...
PASS August 13, 2019 at 6:33 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Sprouts on counter 85F. Removed and discarded | 590.004/4-204.13-C - Dispensing Equipment Protection of Equipment and Food (C): Bowls used as ...
FAIL August 6, 2019 at 12:16 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Sprouts on counter 85F. Removed and discarded | 590.004/4-204.13-C - Dispensing Equipment Protection of Equipment and Food (C): Bowls used as ...
PASS March 22, 2019 at 12:16 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Large deep plastic bucket of cooked meat in 2 door upright refrigeration at 70F. Per interview with PIC product cooked on previous business day. Review procedures with staff for following proper cooling perimeters. Product (...
FAIL March 14, 2019 at 6:37 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Large deep plastic bucket of cooked meat in 2 door upright refrigeration at 70F. Per interview with PIC product cooked on previous business day. Review procedures with staff for following proper cooling perimeters. Product (...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 24, 2018 at 1:49 PM
2 violations
10-4.302.11 - Food Utensil Storage: Knives stored between equipment at cookline- Discontinue | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Pipe below handsink with small leak- Repair
PASS August 15, 2018 at 5:00 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Large bags of flour in lower storage with holes causing product to spill on the floor. Provide proper container to protect foos during storage | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Utensils stored between equipme...
FAIL August 7, 2018 at 6:34 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Large bags of flour in lower storage with holes causing product to spill on the floor. Provide proper container to protect foos during storage | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Utensils stored between equipme...
PASS March 2, 2018 at 6:37 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Multiple squeeze bottles along service line with no labels- Provide | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked eggs on counter 63F. Disarded at time of inspection Fried octopus ball in refrigerator at...
FAIL February 21, 2018 at 4:32 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Multiple squeeze bottles along service line with no labels- Provide | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked eggs on counter 63F. Disarded at time of inspection Fried octopus ball in refrigerator at...
PASS September 19, 2017 at 4:15 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: The sliced pork is on the counter cooling at 92F. Provide proper cooling methods to be sure that items are cooled from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - ...
FAIL September 7, 2017 at 6:09 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: The sliced pork is on the counter cooling at 92F. Provide proper cooling methods to be sure that items are cooled from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - ...
PASS June 13, 2017 at 11:57 AM
0 violations
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department