Caffe Bene
Latest: PASS
June 16, 2025
Address
333 MASSACHUSETTS AV
Fenway, MA 02115
Inspection History
39 inspections
14 failures
License
License #125889
Last inspected: June 16, 2025
Inspection History (39 most recent)
PASS
June 16, 2025
at 4:37 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 23, 2024
at 3:57 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Brushes used for ground coffee worn at serving area | L1 - : Post new allergen poster (provided during inspection) No proof of an employee on the premises trained in a...
PASS
June 13, 2024
at 4:16 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures - I provided via email No kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): In use wiping cloth...
FAIL
June 5, 2024
at 5:54 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures - I provided via email No kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): In use wiping cloth...
PASS
September 15, 2023
at 4:13 PM
1 violation
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Posted certified food managers certificate observed expired.Provide current certificate from a full time employee
FAIL
September 7, 2023
at 3:17 PM
1 violation
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Posted certified food managers certificate observed expired.Provide current certificate from a full time employee
PASS
January 17, 2023
at 7:00 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 12, 2022
at 6:14 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 2, 2022
at 2:27 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Provide labels on the individual cups of orange juice in the front display case. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean the ext...
FAIL
April 25, 2022
at 4:07 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Provide labels on the individual cups of orange juice in the front display case. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean the ext...
PASS
January 12, 2022
at 5:02 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): 2 door M3 turbo air refrigeration unit not operating.Repair Unit is empty PIC stating parts are on order | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Non...
FAIL
January 3, 2022
at 4:14 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): 2 door M3 turbo air refrigeration unit not operating.Repair Unit is empty PIC stating parts are on order | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Non...
PASS
July 9, 2021
at 2:19 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-303.12-C - Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C): Bean sprouts stored in refrigerator in water. Discontinue storing bean sprouts in water to avoid possible contamination from pathogens. | 590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food ...
FAIL
June 30, 2021
at 6:59 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-303.12-C - Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C): Bean sprouts stored in refrigerator in water. Discontinue storing bean sprouts in water to avoid possible contamination from pathogens. | 590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 14, 2021
at 3:29 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean around coffee grinder to remove spilled beans. | L1 - : 8-304.11(A)---Post the current permit in a location in the food establishm...
PASS
December 4, 2020
at 3:42 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Items in the 2 door upright unit missing datemarkings.Provide proper datemarking on all items held 41F or below for more than 24 hours | 590.003/3-602....
FAIL
November 25, 2020
at 3:22 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Items in the 2 door upright unit missing datemarkings.Provide proper datemarking on all items held 41F or below for more than 24 hours | 590.003/3-602....
PASS
August 19, 2020
at 3:59 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 10, 2020
at 5:05 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employees unable to properly wash hands in back prep area- Review procedures | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC at establishment at the time of inspection unable to properly ...
FAIL
January 2, 2020
at 6:47 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employees unable to properly wash hands in back prep area- Review procedures | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC at establishment at the time of inspection unable to properly ...
PASS
June 28, 2019
at 7:16 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths on counters throughout | 590.004/4-703.11-P - Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P): Interior panel of ice machine with black mold like buildup | 590.007/7-204.11-P - Saniti...
FAIL
June 20, 2019
at 12:38 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths on counters throughout | 590.004/4-703.11-P - Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P): Interior panel of ice machine with black mold like buildup | 590.007/7-204.11-P - Saniti...
PASS
February 5, 2019
at 1:10 PM
4 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Observed frozen cooked ham defrosting on shelves- Defrost foods properly Reviewed procedures with PIC | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Employees unable to properly wash hands at han...
FAIL
January 28, 2019
at 3:10 PM
4 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Observed frozen cooked ham defrosting on shelves- Defrost foods properly Reviewed procedures with PIC | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Employees unable to properly wash hands at han...
PASS
September 4, 2018
at 7:15 PM
4 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Eggs stored above RTE foods in refrigeration. Store foods properly- Corrected | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Sponges used in kitchen- Discontinue | 41-7-201/04.11...
FAIL
August 27, 2018
at 6:46 PM
4 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Eggs stored above RTE foods in refrigeration. Store foods properly- Corrected | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Sponges used in kitchen- Discontinue | 41-7-201/04.11...
PASS
April 19, 2018
at 8:48 PM
3 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Multiple products at self service area packaged with no ingredients provided- Provide list of ingredients with products | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Spinach and cheese croissant in self service area in...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 17, 2018
at 7:09 PM
10 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Multiple products at self service area packaged with no ingredients provided- Provide list of ingredients with products | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Spinach and cheese croissant in self service area in...
FAIL
April 6, 2018
at 7:17 PM
9 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Multiple products at self service area packaged with no ingredients provided- Provide list of ingredients with products | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Spinach and cheese croissant in self service area in...
PASS
December 6, 2017
at 3:40 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 2, 2017
at 6:10 PM
1 violation
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: 1) There are pastries stored at room temperature that by the code definition would require temperature control for safety; hot dog bun 70F. Store hot dog buns red bean pudding filled pastries and similar items un...
FAIL
April 25, 2017
at 3:05 PM
1 violation
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: 1) There are pastries stored at room temperature that by the code definition would require temperature control for safety; hot dog bun 70F. Store hot dog buns red bean pudding filled pastries and similar items un...
PASS
December 8, 2016
at 7:41 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 25, 2016
at 6:31 PM
1 violation
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: The front display refrigerator is running at 50F. Provide proper temperature of 41F or below.
FAIL
March 15, 2016
at 2:50 PM
1 violation
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: The front display refrigerator is running at 50F. Provide proper temperature of 41F or below.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 14, 2015
at 12:54 PM
1 violation
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Multiple damp wiping cloths on counters throughout. Must be maintained in Quats sanitizer at 200-400ppm. Corrected at time of inspection
PASS
May 19, 2015
at 6:38 PM
3 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No conspicuous thermometers in multiple refrigeration units- Provide | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Multiple wet wiping cloths on counters throughout- Ensure wiping cloths arev maintaine...
FAIL
May 11, 2015
at 2:44 PM
3 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No conspicuous thermometers in multiple refrigeration units- Provide | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Multiple wet wiping cloths on counters throughout- Ensure wiping cloths arev maintaine...
PASS
August 13, 2014
at 3:13 PM
0 violations