L.A. Burdick Chocolate
Latest: PASS
June 23, 2025
Address
224 CLARENDON ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
33 inspections
12 failures
License
License #76420
Last inspected: June 23, 2025
Inspection History (33 most recent)
PASS
June 23, 2025
at 3:38 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Food workers are not washing hands with the proper frequency when leaving and returning to work areas. Retrain staff. | 590.004/4-602.11-C - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C): Inside ...
FAIL
June 16, 2025
at 5:13 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Food workers are not washing hands with the proper frequency when leaving and returning to work areas. Retrain staff. | 590.004/4-602.11-C - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C): Inside ...
PASS
October 15, 2024
at 12:28 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-101.11-P - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (P): Rubbermaid tote containers being used to store bulk chocolate powder. Replace with NSF grade materials or equivelant. | 590.009(E) - Anti-Choking: No choke save certif...
FAIL
October 1, 2024
at 5:22 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): No barrier between public and service line. Install barriers or provide signage. Cashier is present at passthrough. steps are taken to ensure that exposed food clean equipment ut...
FAIL
September 23, 2024
at 5:29 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): No barrier between public and service line. Install barriers or provide signage. Cashier is present at passthrough. steps are taken to ensure that exposed food clean equipment ut...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 3, 2024
at 8:23 PM
0 violations
PASS
June 26, 2023
at 3:13 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): High temp dish machine not operating leaking water. Repair | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Clean the i...
FAIL
June 16, 2023
at 4:28 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): High temp dish machine not operating leaking water. Repair | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Clean the i...
PASS
January 9, 2023
at 3:20 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Establishment is leaving refrigerated products on counter at the drink preparation area- Milk-48F Oat Milk-58F Product is shelf stable until o...
FAIL
December 28, 2022
at 7:35 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Establishment is leaving refrigerated products on counter at the drink preparation area- Milk-48F Oat Milk-58F Product is shelf stable until o...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 29, 2022
at 2:23 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Certified food managers certificate observed expired.Provide full time employee with a valid certifified food managers certificate or proof of scheduled test Upon re-inspection Man...
FAIL
July 19, 2022
at 6:14 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Certified food managers certificate observed expired.Provide full time employee with a valid certifified food managers certificate or proof of scheduled test | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-...
PASS
May 24, 2021
at 6:38 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf): They do not have an irreversible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher. Provide a maximum temperature thermometer or indicator stickers to be able to ...
FAIL
May 13, 2021
at 5:57 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf): They do not have an irreversible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher. Provide a maximum temperature thermometer or indicator stickers to be able to ...
PASS
November 18, 2020
at 8:10 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 17, 2019
at 4:59 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Interior of 2 door unit under espresso machine observed with excess water build up.Clean to remove excess water maintain clean & dry. | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characte...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 30, 2019
at 6:12 PM
1 violation
33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: Trash dumpster missing a lid.Replace
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 17, 2018
at 4:54 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Storage counter next to 3 bay sink observed worn with exposed wood.Resurface Maintain surface smooth durable cleanable | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior panel of ice machine observed...
FAIL
December 10, 2018
at 3:43 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Storage counter next to 3 bay sink observed worn ith exposed wood.Resurface Maintain surface smooth durable cleanable | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior panel of ice machine observed ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 24, 2018
at 6:04 PM
1 violation
36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: Flooring in lower storage removed due to damage. Replace to make smooth durable and cleanable
PASS
December 18, 2017
at 7:59 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Items stored on top of ice machine - prep area | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints while handling exposed foods | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: F...
FAIL
December 11, 2017
at 7:20 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Items stored on top of ice machine - prep area | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints while handling exposed foods | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: F...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 21, 2016
at 8:11 PM
10 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: All pre packaged baked goods for customer self service not labeled with a list of ingredients | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints | 14-4-202.11 - Foo...
FAIL
December 7, 2016
at 5:18 PM
10 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: All pre packaged baked goods for customer self service not labeled with a list of ingredients | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints | 14-4-202.11 - Foo...
PASS
September 14, 2015
at 6:28 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 19, 2015
at 5:22 PM
2 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Ice machine interior soiled. Clean and sanitize properly. | 41-7-201/04.11 - Separation/Sanitizer Criteria: Wiping cloths sanitizer solution registering over 500ppm. Maintain between 200-400ppm-Ok.
FAIL
May 12, 2015
at 6:49 PM
2 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Ice machine interior soiled. Clean and sanitize properly. | 41-7-201/04.11 - Separation/Sanitizer Criteria: Wiping cloths sanitizer solution registering over 500ppm. Maintain between 200-400ppm-Ok.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 18, 2014
at 3:48 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The exterior of bulk chocolate tubs soiled with food debris and chocolate powder. Clean properly.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
November 26, 2013
at 5:10 PM
5 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide thermometers to reach ins that are missing them. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide proper test kits for chemical sanitizer. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.:...
FAIL
November 19, 2013
at 4:37 PM
5 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide thermometers to reach ins that are missing them. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide proper test kits for chemical sanitizer. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.:...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
April 30, 2012
at 2:30 PM
0 violations