Common Ground Cafe @ Simmons College
Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 14, 2025
Address
300 FENWAY
Fenway, MA 02115
Inspection History
47 inspections
17 failures
License
License #73675
Last inspected: October 14, 2025
Inspection History (47 most recent)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 14, 2025
at 6:19 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed food handlers not washing hand prior to donning on clean gloves and returning to work stations | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Multiple food handlers wearing disposab...
FAIL
October 2, 2025
at 4:01 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed food handlers not washing hand prior to donning on clean gloves and returning to work stations | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Multiple food handlers wearing disposab...
PASS
February 26, 2025
at 5:14 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 31, 2024
at 7:15 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 10, 2024
at 2:34 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Rice 52 F Removed from unit (products on this unit are on ice)
FAIL
September 26, 2024
at 4:25 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Rice 52 F Removed from unit (products on this unit are on ice)
PASS
February 22, 2024
at 3:58 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-306.13-PF - (B) and (C) Consumer Self-Service Operations (Pf): No one monitoring Bistro Customer PIC up area | 590.004/4-501.112-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf): Final rinse 195 F irreversi...
FAIL
February 14, 2024
at 6:15 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-306.13-PF - (B) and (C) Consumer Self-Service Operations (Pf): No one monitoring Bistro Customer PIC up area | 590.004/4-501.112-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf): Final rinse 195 F irreversi...
PASS
November 3, 2023
at 2:38 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked Quinoa at the prep line reading 91F for 20-30 min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC removed to cool/hold 41F or below Disc...
FAIL
October 25, 2023
at 5:42 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked Quinoa at the prep line reading 91F for 20-30 min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC removed to cool/hold 41F or below Disc...
PASS
February 28, 2023
at 5:24 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 18, 2023
at 3:24 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 27, 2022
at 4:40 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 1, 2022
at 7:19 PM
2 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): 2022 Health Permit has not been paid.Provide payment Post 2022 Health Permit in a conspicuous location when received. | L1 - : Provide 2022 Health Permit payment
FAIL
February 17, 2022
at 6:33 PM
2 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): 2022 Health Permit has not been paid.Provide payment Post 2022 Health Permit in a conspicuous location when received. | L1 - : Provide 2022 Health Permit payment
PASS
October 27, 2021
at 3:27 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Quinoa and cracked wheat at 60F at salad station. Store TCS foods under refrigeration or on ice to maintain temperature of 41F or below. Grains...
FAIL
October 19, 2021
at 4:24 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Quinoa and cracked wheat at 60F at salad station. Store TCS foods under refrigeration or on ice to maintain temperature of 41F or below. Grains...
PASS
September 27, 2019
at 4:13 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chiroshi bowl 65F Califorornia roll 55F. Prepared less than 30 min prior to inspection at sushi station and placed in grab and go cooler. Remo...
FAIL
September 19, 2019
at 4:32 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chiroshi bowl 65F Califorornia roll 55F. Prepared less than 30 min prior to inspection at sushi station and placed in grab and go cooler. Remo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 12, 2019
at 7:48 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Gasket on small Pepsi refrigerator heavily damaged- replace Refrigerator at 39F | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Dishwasher at service line out of service- Repair Equipment being washed at main ki...
PASS
October 10, 2018
at 7:06 PM
1 violation
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sushi in grab and go area received from AFC Sushi in lower level at 56F. Employees must ensure product is maintained at 41F or below. Employees must log temperatures of product before receiving and return it to AFC S...
FAIL
September 26, 2018
at 12:44 PM
1 violation
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sushi in grab and go area received from AFC Sushi in lower level at 56F. Employees must ensure product is maintained at 41F or below. Employees must log temperatures of product before receiving and return it to AFC S...
PASS
March 19, 2018
at 6:58 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 12, 2017
at 4:15 PM
4 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: The yogurt parfaits do not have labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Shrimp on the line is 75F. Provide proper cold holding and be sure that items are cooling properly form 140F to 70F in tw...
FAIL
October 4, 2017
at 5:26 PM
4 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: The yogurt parfaits do not have labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Shrimp on the line is 75F. Provide proper cold holding and be sure that items are cooling properly form 140F to 70F in tw...
PASS
March 23, 2017
at 5:04 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 26, 2016
at 6:00 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 5, 2016
at 4:31 PM
1 violation
M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: There is no allergy trained manager. Provide.
FAIL
April 29, 2016
at 6:14 PM
1 violation
M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: There is no allergy trained manager. Provide.
PASS
October 9, 2015
at 7:05 PM
1 violation
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sushi prepared on site 54F in open air cooler- Ensure products are received and displayed at 41F or below. Removed from service and placed in walkin cooler at time of inspection. Cooled to 39F
FAIL
September 30, 2015
at 3:59 PM
1 violation
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sushi prepared on site 54F in open air cooler- Ensure products are received and displayed at 41F or below. Removed from service and placed in walkin cooler at time of inspection. Cooled to 39F
PASS
May 1, 2015
at 3:13 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Water from handwash sink splashing over onto counter used for food prep- Provide barrier No food prep at time of inspection | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Water at handsink- Temperature fluctu...
FAIL
April 21, 2015
at 6:56 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Water from handwash sink splashing over onto counter used for food prep- Provide barrier No food prep at time of inspection | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Water at handsink- Temperature fluctu...
PASS
April 22, 2014
at 6:00 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sushi self serve cooler at 46F yogurt at 48F. Ensure cold hoding is maintained at 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Observed food preparation at handwash station.In use cutting board stored on hands...
FAIL
April 15, 2014
at 5:00 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sushi self serve cooler at 46F yogurt at 48F. Ensure cold hoding is maintained at 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Observed food preparation at handwash station.In use cutting board stored on hands...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
October 4, 2013
at 3:39 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: upright cold unit not operating repair
FAIL
September 26, 2013
at 3:45 PM
2 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: blender cup broken replace | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: upright cold unit not operating repair
FAIL
September 19, 2013
at 4:44 PM
2 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: blender cup broken replace | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: upright cold unit not operating repair
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
August 24, 2012
at 3:06 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 5, 2012
at 5:27 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 18, 2011
at 4:37 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: replace worn door gasket to 1 door reach in
PASS
February 15, 2011
at 5:32 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: display case milk 50 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: repair display case to operate at 41 degrees or below | 17-4-204.112/.115...
FAIL
February 8, 2011
at 6:14 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: display case milk 50 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: repair display case to operate at 41 degrees or below | 17-4-204.112/.115...
PASS
September 30, 2010
at 3:30 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly label all yogurts | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide metal stem cooks thermometer | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide thermometers to reach in units | 21...
FAIL
September 16, 2010
at 3:10 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly label all yogurts | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide metal stem cooks thermometer | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide thermometers to reach in units | 21...