Gardner Museum Cafe
Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 31, 2025
Address
2 PALACE RD
Fenway, MA 02115
Inspection History
38 inspections
15 failures
License
License #74435
Last inspected: July 31, 2025
Inspection History (38 most recent)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 31, 2025
at 7:20 PM
13 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution between uses. | 590.003/3-304.15-P - (A) Gloves Use Limitation (P): Gloves not being used properly - Must be changed when contaminated/no co...
FAIL
July 3, 2025
at 4:15 PM
13 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution between uses. | 590.003/3-304.15-P - (A) Gloves Use Limitation (P): Gloves not being used properly - Must be changed when contaminated/no co...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 14, 2024
at 3:33 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Tongs stored on oven door handles Corrected on site | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Door and front of ice machine in disrepair (Basement) Door g...
FAIL
October 25, 2024
at 4:08 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Tongs stored on oven door handles Corrected on site | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Door and front of ice machine in disrepair (Basement) Door g...
PASS
February 22, 2024
at 3:22 PM
12 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Using milk crates for shelving No splash guard between hand sink and clean equipment - Ware washing | 590.003/3-602.11-C - Food Labels (C): Food containers wiith dry goods labeled Se...
FAIL
February 5, 2024
at 6:53 PM
12 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Using milk crates for shelving No splash guard between hand sink and clean equipment - Ware washing | 590.003/3-602.11-C - Food Labels (C): Food containers wiith dry goods labeled Se...
PASS
May 15, 2023
at 3:35 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters above te cook line observed with dust buildup.Clean to remove dust. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Commercial sanitizer dispensers no...
FAIL
May 8, 2023
at 3:03 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters above te cook line observed with dust buildup.Clean to remove dust. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Commercial sanitizer dispensers no...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 1, 2022
at 3:47 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): There is a small leak under the handwash sink next to the ice machine.PIC to locate the source/Repair
PASS
March 4, 2022
at 4:51 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 15, 2021
at 3:14 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff on proper glove use: when to wear gloves and hand washing between glove use. Establish system for filing shellfish tags. | 590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining ...
FAIL
October 7, 2021
at 7:13 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff on proper glove use: when to wear gloves and hand washing between glove use. Establish system for filing shellfish tags. | 590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining ...
PASS
May 12, 2021
at 3:11 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood sticker (yellow) observed expired on 1.14.21.Provide proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker. PIC instructed to forward Email confirmation of an apptointment to t...
FAIL
April 22, 2021
at 4:21 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Provide proper Allergy warning on the paper menu. Provide choke safe employee on site. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf):...
FAIL
April 12, 2021
at 4:06 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Provide proper Allergy warning on the paper menu. Provide choke safe employee on site. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf):...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 15, 2020
at 7:14 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 27, 2019
at 3:15 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Multiple squeeze bottles at service line with no labels | 590.006/6-501.12-C - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C): Floors under equipment with encrusted so...
PASS
July 23, 2018
at 7:02 PM
2 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Rinse gauge on high temperature dishwasher only reading a temperature of 160F- Repair AccuChem called at time of inspection. Machine not in use at time of inspection | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Mainten...
FAIL
July 9, 2018
at 7:20 PM
2 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Rinse gauge on high temperature dishwasher only reading a temperature of 160F- Repair AccuChem called at time of inspection. Machine not in use at time of inspection | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Mainten...
PASS
February 12, 2018
at 7:44 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Quiche stored on cookline on counter at 64F. Per PIC prepared at 10 am daily (2 hours prior to inspection) and cooled.Reviewed process at time of inspection with PIC. Quiche removed and placed in freezer to cool. Add...
FAIL
February 1, 2018
at 7:22 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Quiche stored on cookline on counter at 64F. Per PIC prepared at 10 am daily (2 hours prior to inspection) and cooled.Reviewed process at time of inspection with PIC. Quiche removed and placed in freezer to cool. Add...
PASS
August 4, 2017
at 3:08 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 26, 2017
at 3:55 PM
3 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: They have chlorine test strips but quats chemial in the sink. Provide corresponding test strips and sanitizer. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: The hood vent in the downstairs kitchen is...
FAIL
January 11, 2017
at 4:01 PM
3 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: They have chlorine test strips but quats chemial in the sink. Provide corresponding test strips and sanitizer. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: The hood vent in the downstairs kitchen is...
PASS
March 24, 2016
at 5:28 PM
4 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The rinse gauge on the high temperature dishwasher in the main kitchen is not reaching 180F; the wash is 160F and the rinse is 160F. Provide proper rinse temperature of 180F to ensure that equipment is g...
FAIL
March 14, 2016
at 3:14 PM
4 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The rinse gauge on the high temperature dishwasher in the main kitchen is not reaching 180F; the wash is 160F and the rinse is 160F. Provide proper rinse temperature of 180F to ensure that equipment is g...
PASS
October 13, 2015
at 3:10 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Front panel on soda dispenser missing- Replace | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Water at sanitizer bay 110F causing quats sanitizer to not test properly- Ensure water at 75F for proper sanitizin...
FAIL
October 5, 2015
at 7:12 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Front panel on soda dispenser missing- Replace | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Water at sanitizer bay 110F causing quats sanitizer to not test properly- Ensure water at 75F for proper sanitizin...
PASS
April 6, 2015
at 7:09 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Quiche on sheet pan in upper kitchen 71F on counter for an undermined amount of time. Ensure foods are cold held at 41F or below. Discarded by PIC | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: In use utensils stored in stagnant ...
FAIL
March 30, 2015
at 12:20 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Quiche on sheet pan in upper kitchen 71F on counter for an undermined amount of time. Ensure foods are cold held at 41F or below. Discarded by PIC | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: In use utensils stored in stagnant ...
PASS
September 29, 2014
at 4:12 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: No hot water at time of inspection at handsink in grill area- Repair Additional handsink available | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: 1)No handsoap or papertowels at handsink- Pro...
FAIL
September 22, 2014
at 4:12 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: No hot water at time of inspection at handsink in grill area- Repair Additional handsink available | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: 1)No handsoap or papertowels at handsink- Pro...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
October 2, 2013
at 3:39 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 17, 2012
at 4:37 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: change system for propping door open so that the hans sink is continuously accesible. Sufficient access at time of inspection as explained by manager
PASS
January 6, 2012
at 7:42 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide separation between handwash and food prep area with a divider along the edge of the sink to eliminate "splash" from hand sink when washing hands. Ensure soap and paper towels are on hand ...
FAIL
January 5, 2012
at 6:44 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide separation between handwash and food prep area with a divider along the edge of the sink to eliminate "splash" from hand sink when washing hands. Ensure soap and paper towels are on hand ...