Better Bagels
Latest: PASS
August 4, 2025
Address
77 SEAPORT BL
Boston, MA 02210
Inspection History
34 inspections
17 failures
License
License #312002
Last inspected: August 4, 2025
Inspection History (34 most recent)
PASS
August 4, 2025
at 12:48 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker exp 4/25. Provide proof of updated maintenance.
PASS
August 1, 2025
at 6:51 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker exp 4/25. Provide proof of updated maintenance.
FAIL
July 28, 2025
at 6:18 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker exp 4/25. Provide proof of updated maintenance.
FAIL
July 21, 2025
at 5:34 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker exp 4/25. Provide proof of updated maintenance.
PASS
February 10, 2025
at 6:02 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Prep sink observed with a bucket on the floor to catch water from the leaking pipe. Repair and remove bucket. | 590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling Pests (C): Rodent droppings observed behin...
FAIL
February 3, 2025
at 3:47 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Prep sink observed with a bucket on the floor to catch water from the leaking pipe. Repair and remove bucket. | 590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling Pests (C): Rodent droppings observed behin...
PASS
June 25, 2024
at 12:48 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker exp 5/24. Provide updated inspection sticker.
FAIL
June 21, 2024
at 6:04 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Observed food soils and rodent droppings on the base of the mixer. Clean to remove | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Oper...
FAIL
June 14, 2024
at 3:35 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Observed food soils and rodent droppings on the base of the mixer. Clean to remove | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Oper...
PASS
March 25, 2024
at 3:50 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Missing test strips for 3 compartment sink. Provide | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Observed soiled equipment in stacked in the hand...
FAIL
March 18, 2024
at 2:50 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Missing test strips for 3 compartment sink. Provide | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Observed soiled equipment in stacked in the hand...
PASS
October 26, 2023
at 2:07 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-204.11-PF - Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf): No handwashing sink at front service line where preparation of sandwiches occurs. One lone handsink in bakery area. Install additional handwash sink at front service line.
FAIL
August 31, 2023
at 2:40 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): No evidence of handwashing. Retrain staff. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean shelving and floors of visible food debris and crumbs. Ceiling with visible buildup of carbon soils....
FAIL
August 23, 2023
at 5:06 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): No evidence of handwashing. Retrain staff. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean shelving and floors of visible food debris and crumbs. Ceiling with visible buildup of carbon soils....
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 19, 2023
at 3:29 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Food worker without beard and hair restraint. Provide. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Crumbs and soils under and around equipment throughout dust and soiled equipment a...
FAIL
January 12, 2023
at 4:12 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Food worker without beard and hair restraint. Provide. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Crumbs and soils under and around equipment throughout dust and soiled equipment a...
PASS
April 12, 2022
at 5:34 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): NO VD kit on site. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Ice scoop is touching ice inside ice machine. COS. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Clo...
FAIL
April 5, 2022
at 3:21 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): NO VD kit on site. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Ice scoop is touching ice inside ice machine. COS. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Clo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 28, 2021
at 6:20 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Set up as discussed | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Ensure all foods used for baking /. cooking is stored in a clean and segragated location away from customer loca...
FAIL
October 21, 2021
at 7:01 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Set up as discussed | 590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf): No consumer advisory for eggs any st...
PASS
April 21, 2021
at 1:45 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Corrected on site. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Flour and debris behind large floor mixer. Clean and maintain to avoid accum...
FAIL
April 14, 2021
at 1:57 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Corrected on site. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Flour and debris behind large floor mixer. Clean and maintain to avoid accum...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 4, 2020
at 5:04 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Opened bottles of water soda scattered around the front counter use closed containers with a straw as discussed during inspection | 590.004/4-102.11-C - Characteristics-Single-Service ...
FAIL
October 28, 2020
at 6:26 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Opened bottles of water soda scattered around the front counter use closed containers with a straw as discussed during inspection | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): C...
PASS
June 11, 2019
at 2:58 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 14, 2019
at 4:28 PM
3 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Fruit cups at self service cooler not labeled. Provide proper label. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Ice machine with visible soils on outside of machine. Clean to remove. Clean crumbs fro...
FAIL
May 7, 2019
at 2:23 PM
3 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Fruit cups at self service cooler not labeled. Provide proper label. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Ice machine with visible soils on outside of machine. Clean to remove. Clean crumbs fro...
PASS
January 15, 2019
at 3:15 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean floors in walkin cooler and at cookline of visble crumbs and soils. | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: 8-303.20 Existing Establishments Permit Renewal and Change of Ownership. [590.008(C...
FAIL
January 8, 2019
at 3:59 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean floors in walkin cooler and at cookline of visble crumbs and soils. | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: 8-303.20 Existing Establishments Permit Renewal and Change of Ownership. [590.008(C...
PASS
April 26, 2018
at 2:51 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Ice being kept in cooler on floor with visible particles and crumbs in ice. Remove. Store foods in protected areas away from potential sources of contamination. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kit for ...
FAIL
April 19, 2018
at 3:13 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Ice being kept in cooler on floor with visible particles and crumbs in ice. Remove. Store foods in protected areas away from potential sources of contamination. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kit for ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 21, 2017
at 8:07 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 6, 2017
at 3:40 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove utensils stored on top of ice machine and keep clear as discussed | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Sanitizer basin is set up beside the hand sink - reverse and set up as discussed | 32-6-301.11-02.1...
FAIL
October 30, 2017
at 6:52 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove utensils stored on top of ice machine and keep clear as discussed | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Sanitizer basin is set up beside the hand sink - reverse and set up as discussed | 32-6-301.11-02.1...