Hare Krishna Food For Life
Latest: PASS
October 23, 2025
Address
72 COMMONWEALTH AV
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
37 inspections
15 failures
License
License #20417
Last inspected: October 23, 2025
Inspection History (37 most recent)
PASS
October 23, 2025
at 2:40 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters observed with soils.Clean to remove soils. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the interior of the hood above the single burner unit to remove food soi...
FAIL
October 16, 2025
at 8:21 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters observed with soils.Clean to remove soils. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the interior of the hood above the single burner unit to remove food soi...
PASS
October 9, 2024
at 8:36 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 14, 2023
at 9:13 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 4, 2022
at 5:08 PM
2 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Posted certified food managers no longer works at this facility.Provide current certified food managers certificate on site or proof that someone has signed up to take the test. | ...
FAIL
October 25, 2022
at 9:29 PM
2 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Posted certified food managers no longer works at this facility.Provide current certified food managers certificate on site or proof that someone has signed up to take the test. | ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 14, 2021
at 5:54 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Food worker observed washing hands in wash bay of three compartment sink. COS. | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No VD kit on site. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Re...
FAIL
October 6, 2021
at 9:38 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Food worker observed washing hands in wash bay of three compartment sink. COS. | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No VD kit on site. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Re...
PASS
December 10, 2020
at 7:45 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood sticker expired 12.10.19.Provide proper hood service. Post new sticker PIC has provide E-mail confirmation of an appt on 12.8.20
FAIL
December 2, 2020
at 10:21 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood sticker expired 12.10.19.Provide proper hood service. Post new sticker PIC has provide E-mail confirmation of an appt on 12.8.20
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 29, 2019
at 8:45 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters observed soiled with grease build up.Clean to remove soils.
PASS
October 29, 2018
at 5:48 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood filters soiled.Clean to remove soils. Large hole in ceiling observed.PIC states repairs are on going.Repair ceiling. | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Allergen awareness certifica...
FAIL
October 18, 2018
at 11:33 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood filters soiled.Clean to remove soils. Large hole in ceiling observed.PIC states repairs are on going.Repair ceiling. | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Allergen awareness certifica...
PASS
September 18, 2017
at 6:19 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Exteriors of multiple bulk food containers heavily soiled- Clean with proper frequency | M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: Certificate for CFPM expired June 2017. Provide documentation of employee enrollmen...
FAIL
September 6, 2017
at 12:09 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Exteriors of multiple bulk food containers heavily soiled- Clean with proper frequency | M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: Certificate for CFPM expired June 2017. Provide documentation of employee enrollmen...
PASS
December 22, 2016
at 4:29 PM
3 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Provide proper dilution of chlorine sanitizer solution in all kitchen and prep areas. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean the interior of the upright refrigeration unit to remove soi...
FAIL
December 15, 2016
at 12:21 AM
3 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Provide proper dilution of chlorine sanitizer solution in all kitchen and prep areas. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean the interior of the upright refrigeration unit to remove soi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 22, 2015
at 5:57 PM
2 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Some cutting boards heavily scored. Re-surface or replace. | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed Clean: Waste bin at the Unisex Restroom without lid. Provide.
PASS
December 1, 2014
at 7:04 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
March 13, 2013
at 4:41 PM
2 violations
34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Properly remove any/all uneccesary storage items from rear alleyway of building if not needed. | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: Properly clean and remove all miscellaneous items ...
FAIL
January 24, 2013
at 3:15 PM
7 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Properly resurface or replace all scored and stained cutting boards in kitchen area. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper commercial grade sanitizer for 3 compartment sink in kitch...
FAIL
January 2, 2013
at 3:30 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Properly label all white food storage containers in kitchen area. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Properly store all open food products in covered labeled food grade storage containers. | 14-...
FAIL
December 31, 2012
at 3:58 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Properly label all white food storage containers in kitchen area. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Properly store all open food products in covered labeled food grade storage containers. | 14-...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
May 21, 2012
at 6:02 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open tomatoes stored in original tin can discontinue and transfer to food grade container. | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: Food handler cutting fruit for service with bare hands. Discon...
FAIL
May 9, 2012
at 2:56 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open tomatoes stored in original tin can discontinue and transfer to food grade container. | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: Food handler cutting fruit for service with bare hands. Discon...
PASS
November 4, 2011
at 2:48 PM
5 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide test strips for sanitixer provided | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: water is murky and needs to be changed and no test strips are present. Change water frequently | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Con...
FAIL
October 18, 2011
at 4:27 PM
5 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide test strips for sanitixer provided | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: water is murky and needs to be changed and no test strips are present. Change water frequently | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Con...
PASS
January 20, 2011
at 5:26 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide proper food storage food in closed containers and protected from contamination | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: all staff in kitchen must wear shirts at all times | 22-4-601/602.11 - Foo...
FAIL
October 28, 2010
at 4:05 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide proper food storage food in closed containers and protected from contamination | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: all staff in kitchen must wear shirts at all times | 22-4-601/602.11 - Foo...
PASS
May 6, 2010
at 2:37 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide food protection for all bagged items while in storage. plastic or metal sealed containers are encouraged however proper storage can be achieved in plastic bags as well | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfa...
FAIL
April 29, 2010
at 2:47 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide food protection for all bagged items while in storage. plastic or metal sealed containers are encouraged however proper storage can be achieved in plastic bags as well | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfa...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 21, 2009
at 3:42 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Seal the hole in the hallway floor to eliminate a route of access for pests. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Seal the hole around the grease trap to eliminate a route of...
PASS
January 23, 2009
at 5:03 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food products are stored on the floor of the walk-in. Store elevated. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: There is no thermometer on the interior of kitchen refrigerator. Provide. | 17-4-302.14 - Test K...
FAIL
January 8, 2009
at 3:52 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food products are stored on the floor of the walk-in. Store elevated. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: There is no thermometer on the interior of kitchen refrigerator. Provide. | 17-4-302.14 - Test K...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 19, 2007
at 5:48 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean the walk in refrigerator floor to remove the food soil.