FINAGLE-A-BAGEL
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS
October 29, 2025
Address
535 BOYLSTON ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
67 inspections
28 failures
1 closures
License
License #19886
Last inspected: October 29, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
October 29, 2025
at 3:50 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): No presence of sanitizer in wiping cloth buckets when tested. COS. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Avacado 43F. Product made ...
FAIL
October 21, 2025
at 5:27 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): No presence of sanitizer in wiping cloth buckets when tested. COS. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Avacado 43F. Product made ...
PASS
June 13, 2025
at 4:58 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-204.11-PF - Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf): No handsink accessible to bagel boiler and pastry dispensing area nearest handsink is opposit end of service line near grill around corner. Install additional handsink.
FAIL
May 15, 2025
at 2:16 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-204.11-PF - Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf): No handsink accessible to bagel boiler and pastry dispensing area nearest handsink is opposit end of service line near grill around corner. Install additional handsink.
FAIL
March 19, 2025
at 4:01 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-204.11-PF - Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf): No handsink accessible to bagel boiler and pastry dispensing area nearest handsink is opposit end of service line near grill around corner. Install additional handsink.
FAIL
March 12, 2025
at 3:07 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-204.11-PF - Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf): No handsink accessible to bagel boiler and pastry dispensing area nearest handsink is opposit end of service line near grill around corner. Install additional handsink.
PASS
October 16, 2024
at 2:23 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf): The irreversible indicator has a dead battery. Replace. | 590.004/4-501.112-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf...
FAIL
October 7, 2024
at 4:25 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf): The irreversible indicator has a dead battery. Replace. | 590.004/4-501.112-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf...
PASS
May 10, 2024
at 11:12 PM
10 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean floors of visible crumbs and soils. | 590.005/5-103.11-PF - Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf): No hot water in establishment. Water temperature running between 64F & 70F at multipl...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 27, 2023
at 5:03 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): upper restrooms/provide hot running water at 100 degrees or above/tested at 68 degrees/repair spoke to manager and facilities manager possible mixing valve issue temporary fix could be t...
FAIL
September 21, 2023
at 4:28 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): properly store all scoops in bulk food bins with handles presented | 590.003/3-501.18-P - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Disposition (P): pro...
FAIL
September 14, 2023
at 4:44 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): properly store all scoops in bulk food bins with handles presented | 590.003/3-501.18-P - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Disposition (P): pro...
PASS
May 19, 2023
at 3:51 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Ice machine in basement observed with soils. Clean to remove. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Ceiling vent has dust buil...
FAIL
May 11, 2023
at 4:35 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Ice machine in basement observed with soils. Clean to remove. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Ceiling vent has dust buil...
PASS
December 19, 2022
at 2:59 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): All equipment in the area of the sprinkler head break shall be cleaned and sanitized. Equipment includes but not limited to: All baking equip...
🚫 CLOSURE
December 15, 2022
at 1:37 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): All equipment in the area of the sprinkler head break shall be cleaned and sanitized. Equipment includes but not limited to: All baking equip...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 8, 2022
at 3:51 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean the exteriors of the bulk storage bins to remove soils. | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 19, 2022
at 3:56 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures and Kit missing: disposable shoe covers disposable aprons Caution tape for closing I provided code approved written procedures via email | 590.003/3-306.1...
FAIL
January 3, 2022
at 5:16 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures and Kit missing: disposable shoe covers disposable aprons Caution tape for closing I provided code approved written procedures via email | 590.003/3-306.1...
PASS
May 27, 2021
at 2:14 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Front glass entryway door with gaps around perameters. Seal with pest proof materials.
FAIL
April 15, 2021
at 5:48 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Mop sink enclosure with no door near bagel prep area with no door. Provide. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf):...
FAIL
April 8, 2021
at 5:51 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Mop sink enclosure with no door near bagel prep area with no door. Provide. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf):...
PASS
December 10, 2020
at 5:11 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): No evidence of hand being washed. Review with staff to properly wash hands with hot water and soap. | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): PIC will need to p...
FAIL
December 2, 2020
at 4:48 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): No evidence of hand being washed. Review with staff to properly wash hands with hot water and soap. | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): PIC will need to p...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 23, 2020
at 5:12 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean floor under soda syrup dispensing rack to remove spills.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 14, 2019
at 2:46 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-502.13-C - Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C): Remove cardboard from shelving in basement walk in. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean floors to remove soils & debris.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 9, 2019
at 3:55 PM
1 violation
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Storage room floor observed with exposed cement.Resurface Maintain floor smooth durable cleanable Service counter:Clean floor under bagel display to remove excess debris Metal floor strip observe...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 2, 2018
at 2:39 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Exteriors of bulk storage bins soiled.Clean to remove soils. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean floor to remove large spill in employee locker area. Re-attach metal strip on fl...
FAIL
September 21, 2018
at 3:10 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Exteriors of bulk storage bins soiled.Clean to remove soils. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean floor to remove large spill in employee locker area. Re-attach metal strip on fl...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 12, 2018
at 5:03 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Walls & ceiling above & behind lower prep table observed soiled.Clean to remove all soils. Counter: Floor behind front service counter observed with food debris & soils.Clean t...
PASS
November 20, 2017
at 7:46 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Racks of wrapped products stored at mop sink- Discontinue and stored in protected area | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Panini press in use in lower level heavily encrusted with soils- Discontinue...
FAIL
November 14, 2017
at 7:37 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Racks of wrapped products stored at mop sink- Discontinue and stored in protected area | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Panini press in use in lower level heavily encrusted with soils- Discontinue...
PASS
January 27, 2017
at 8:21 PM
3 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kit available for sanitizer- Provide | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior panel of ice machine with black mold like buildup- clean and sanitize | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed C...
FAIL
January 19, 2017
at 8:44 PM
3 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kit available for sanitizer- Provide | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior panel of ice machine with black mold like buildup- clean and sanitize | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed C...
PASS
May 9, 2016
at 3:14 PM
6 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Observed employee without hair restraint.Provide.PIC corrected on site. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: True upright unit reading 45F.Repair.Maintain refrigeration 41F or below | 22-4-601/...
FAIL
May 2, 2016
at 3:52 PM
6 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Observed employee without hair restraint.Provide.PIC corrected on site. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: True upright unit reading 45F.Repair.Maintain refrigeration 41F or below | 22-4-601/...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 16, 2016
at 3:49 PM
12 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bulk food containers stored under pipes. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cracked lids on bulk food containers. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Build UP on Star pro max | 23-4-602.13...
FAIL
February 1, 2016
at 6:44 PM
12 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bulk food containers stored under pipes. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cracked lids on bulk food containers. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Build UP on Star pro max | 23-4-602.13...
PASS
September 9, 2015
at 6:15 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Eggs at the salad unit registering 47F. Unit 46F. PIC voluntarily discarded the eggs. Repair to maintain at 41F or below. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Salad refrigerating unit registering 46F. Repair t...
FAIL
September 2, 2015
at 7:06 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Eggs at the salad unit registering 47F. Unit 46F. PIC voluntarily discarded the eggs. Repair to maintain at 41F or below. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Salad refrigerating unit registering 46F. Repair t...
PASS
February 12, 2015
at 5:38 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked Bufalo Chicken 47F. Unit 39F. PIC voluntarily discarded. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Some cutting boards heavily scored. Resurface or replace. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Kn...
FAIL
February 6, 2015
at 5:42 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked Bufalo Chicken 47F. Unit 39F. PIC voluntarily discarded. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Knife stored soiled with dried up debris at the clean knife holder. Clean and sanitize properly. Store pro...
PASS
August 29, 2014
at 6:26 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cut chicken in hot holding unit at front counter at 105F ( buffalo) and 127F (regular). Must be reheated above 165F and hot held at 140F. Monitor. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Exterior of bulk food co...
FAIL
August 22, 2014
at 2:34 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cut chicken in hot holding unit at front counter at 105F ( buffalo) and 127F (regular). Must be reheated above 165F and hot held at 140F. Monitor. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Exterior of bulk food co...
PASS
January 29, 2014
at 5:54 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 31, 2013
at 2:34 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Andouille sausage in hot holding 112F / Provide proper hot holding temperatures of 140F or above. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken in hot holding 118F / Provide proper hot holding temperatures of 140F or above.
FAIL
October 24, 2013
at 3:40 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Andouille sausage in hot holding 112F / Provide proper hot holding temperatures of 140F or above. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken in hot holding 118F / Provide proper hot holding temperatures of 140F or above.
PASS
April 11, 2013
at 3:53 PM
4 violations
16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Duct tape a long 3 bay sink. Properly repair or replace if unable to repair. Remove tape. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: 50 gallon hot water tank - Hot water must meet peak demands. (Plumber sche...
FAIL
April 1, 2013
at 2:06 PM
31 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Food containers not labeled | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discard all broken food containers. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open sugar not stored in covered container | 10-3-304.12 - ...
FAIL
March 29, 2013
at 3:09 PM
33 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Food containers not labeled | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discard all broken food containers. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open sugar not stored in covered container | 10-3-304.12 - ...