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Emmanuel College (Muddy River Cafe)

Latest: PASS October 30, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Longwood

🚇 Nearest Transit: Fenway (Green Line)

Address
400 FENWAY
Fenway, MA 02115
Inspection History
64 inspections
28 failures
License
License #27926
Last inspected: October 30, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS October 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
0 violations
PASS April 16, 2025 at 4:29 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): There was evidence of rodent activity in the dining hall.(droppings) Provide a full IPM report upon re-inspection. | 590.006/6-501.13-C - Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C): Clean floors to remove ...
FAIL April 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): There was evidence of rodent activity in the dining hall.(droppings) Provide a full IPM report upon re-inspection. | 590.006/6-501.13-C - Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C): Clean floors to remove ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 12, 2024 at 4:59 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed employee enter the building and went to do prep without washing hands Observed multiple employees leaving and returning to work stations and multitasking wearing single use gloves | 590.002/2-402.11-...
FAIL October 28, 2024 at 2:43 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed employee enter the building and went to do prep without washing hands Observed multiple employees leaving and returning to work stations and multitasking wearing single use gloves | 590.002/2-402.11-...
PASS March 1, 2024 at 4:23 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Multiple food handlers/staff leaving and returning to work station and resuming duties with out washing hands PIC started taking corrective action during inspection and I provided training materials via email...
FAIL February 21, 2024 at 6:00 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Multiple food handlers/staff leaving and returning to work station and resuming duties with out washing hands PIC started taking corrective action during inspection and I provided training materials via email...
PASS October 13, 2023 at 2:48 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Items at the noodle bar display reading 50-52F(soba noodles rice noodles tofu) for 60 min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC to r...
FAIL October 2, 2023 at 5:45 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Items at the noodle bar display reading 50-52F(soba noodles rice noodles tofu) for 60 min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC to r...
PASS February 14, 2023 at 4:44 PM
0 violations
PASS November 22, 2022 at 4:38 PM
0 violations
PASS February 8, 2022 at 3:46 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Interior chute of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
FAIL January 26, 2022 at 5:27 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Interior chute of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 15, 2021 at 4:07 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Turkey sandwiches for panini station at 55F. Sandwiches had been assembled and delivered from main kitchen in the last hour. Removed to freezer...
FAIL November 8, 2021 at 5:20 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Turkey sandwiches for panini station at 55F. Sandwiches had been assembled and delivered from main kitchen in the last hour. Removed to freezer...
PASS February 16, 2021 at 4:32 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 21, 2020 at 2:06 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.12-C - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C): Clean floor in the storage room to remove soils/debris.
PASS November 1, 2019 at 2:51 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Panini sandwiches produced in main cafe and transported to Muddy River at 52F in under counter refrigeration. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C...
FAIL October 24, 2019 at 3:21 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Panini sandwiches produced in main cafe and transported to Muddy River at 52F in under counter refrigeration. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C...
PASS May 6, 2019 at 7:09 PM
1 violation
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Prepared meatball sandwiches at service line at 105F-110F. Ensure product is held at 135For above. Removed and reheated to 165F
FAIL May 1, 2019 at 12:43 PM
1 violation
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Prepared meatball sandwiches at service line at 105F-110F. Ensure product is held at 135For above. Removed and reheated to 165F
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 12, 2018 at 12:22 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Refrigeration at pizza station at 48F- Repair Only refrigeration at pizza station. Not in use at time of reinspection. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Window sills above 3 bay si...
FAIL September 26, 2018 at 12:21 PM
5 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Multiple baked products out for self service in packages with no ingridient labels- Provide | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Macaroni and cheese served in paper cups and hot holding at 128F. Ensure products ar...
FAIL September 21, 2018 at 7:16 PM
5 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Multiple baked products out for self service in packages with no ingridient labels- Provide | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Macaroni and cheese served in paper cups and hot holding at 128F. Ensure products ar...
PASS February 2, 2018 at 7:45 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken/ peppers at service line at 125F. Must be maintained at 140F or above. Covered and unit temperature raised | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Grill top with heavy soils- Clean with proper frequency ...
FAIL January 26, 2018 at 8:32 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken/ peppers at service line at 125F. Must be maintained at 140F or above. Covered and unit temperature raised | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Grill top with heavy soils- Clean with proper frequency ...
PASS September 15, 2017 at 6:20 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Salad station; chicken 65F shrimp 53F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. Salad bar; yogurt 53F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: T...
FAIL September 6, 2017 at 3:55 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Salad station; chicken 65F shrimp 53F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. Salad bar; yogurt 53F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: T...
PASS February 17, 2017 at 3:47 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Students are observed bringing in their own cups and water bottles for the fountain drinks. There are single use containers available. Discontinue letting students use their personal cups for drinks. (The mana...
FAIL February 3, 2017 at 2:02 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Students are observed bringing in their own cups and water bottles for the fountain drinks. There are single use containers available. Discontinue letting students use their personal cups for drinks. (The mana...
PASS December 13, 2016 at 7:06 PM
1 violation
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: The packaged items in the grab and go section do not have complete labels. Provide complete labels with ingredients and allergen information.
FAIL December 5, 2016 at 4:57 PM
1 violation
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: The packaged items in the grab and go section do not have complete labels. Provide complete labels with ingredients and allergen information.
PASS May 9, 2016 at 3:30 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 7, 2015 at 6:39 PM
1 violation
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No conspicuous thermometers in multiple refrigerators- Provide
PASS April 17, 2015 at 12:37 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Rice in open warmer at 116F. Ensure hot holding at 140F or above. Removed by PIC and reheated to 168F | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Ham and cheese sandwiches in deep containers stacked in a layer of 4 at 60F. Croissan...
FAIL April 10, 2015 at 1:27 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Rice in open warmer at 116F. Ensure hot holding at 140F or above. Removed by PIC and reheated to 168F | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Ham and cheese sandwiches in deep containers stacked in a layer of 4 at 60F. Croissan...
PASS October 10, 2014 at 6:32 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Premade paninis placed in deep containers and placed in walkin at 56F-60F. Ensure properly cooling products before placing on line for service. Cooling procedures reviewed (Handout given) | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Gua...
FAIL October 1, 2014 at 4:06 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Premade paninis placed in deep containers and placed in walkin at 56F-60F. Ensure properly cooling products before placing on line for service. Cooling procedures reviewed (Handout given) | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Gua...
PASS April 4, 2013 at 3:43 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: tuna at service station at 48f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: no signage at 3 bay sink supply Wash Rinse Sanitize signage | 41-7-201/04.11 - Separation/Sanitize...
FAIL March 28, 2013 at 3:57 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: tuna at service station at 48f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: no signage at 3 bay sink supply Wash Rinse Sanitize signage | 41-7-201/04.11 - Separation/Sanitize...
PASS February 15, 2013 at 3:26 PM
1 violation
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: repair replace salad bar sneeze guard to allow proper access to food while also providing protection with a sneeze guard.
FAIL February 1, 2013 at 3:58 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: repair replace salad bar sneeze guard to allow proper access to food while also providing protection with a sneeze guard. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: to remove all construction dust and deb...
FAIL January 30, 2013 at 3:48 PM
4 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: to remove all construction dust and debris | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: repair timing on automatic faucet to send 20 seconds of hot and cold water under pressure to properly wash hand...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 3, 2012 at 5:08 PM
1 violation
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: not operational repair and fax or email repair receipt to Susan Aher @ 617 635 5388/ Susan.Ahern@cityof boston.gov
PASS November 30, 2011 at 4:52 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: cold turkey 50 degrees/provide proper storage of 41 degrees or below | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: ice machine/clean interior of units | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: repair loo...
FAIL November 14, 2011 at 5:42 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: cold turkey 50 degrees/provide proper storage of 41 degrees or below | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: ice machine/clean interior of units | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: repair loo...
PASS March 30, 2011 at 2:54 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: tuna 44 degrees and cold cut 47 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below greek yogurt 47 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: properly ...
FAIL March 1, 2011 at 4:30 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: tuna 44 degrees and cold cut 47 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below greek yogurt 47 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: properly ...
PASS September 23, 2010 at 5:17 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: slices turkey 45/yogurt 44 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide utensils only signage to all self service stations | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Su...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department