Museum of Fine Arts New American Cafe
Latest: PASS
August 21, 2025
Address
465 HUNTINGTON AV
Fenway, MA 02115
Inspection History
47 inspections
18 failures
License
License #73908
Last inspected: August 21, 2025
Inspection History (47 most recent)
PASS
August 21, 2025
at 6:21 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Food containers not labeled - Kitchen/prep areas | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution betw...
FAIL
August 7, 2025
at 3:48 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Food containers not labeled - Kitchen/prep areas | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution betw...
PASS
February 27, 2025
at 7:11 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): The interior chute of the ice machine was observed with soils.Clean to remove soils. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (...
FAIL
February 19, 2025
at 6:40 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): The interior chute of the ice machine was observed with soils.Clean to remove soils. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 5, 2024
at 5:07 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-901.11-C - Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C): Wet nesting clean equipment in ware washing area | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Soils on ceiling in food prep area | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Re...
PASS
April 12, 2024
at 6:03 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Food containers label fish do not contain fish food products - Provide proper labels for all food storage and bulk food containers throughout | 590.003/3-307.11-...
FAIL
April 3, 2024
at 5:54 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Food containers label fish do not contain fish food products - Provide proper labels for all food storage and bulk food containers throughout | 590.003/3-307.11-...
PASS
May 10, 2023
at 3:56 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 10, 2022
at 5:52 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Clean the ceiling tiles to remove dust build up around the air conditioning vents. | 590.006/6-303.11-C - Intensity-Lighting (C): 2 overhead lights observed not operating.Repair
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 28, 2022
at 4:15 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.12-C - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C): Clean the ceiling tiles around the vents to remove dust buildup.
PASS
December 9, 2021
at 5:08 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Personal bags and backpacks belonging to staff stored on shelf in kitchen. Provide space outside of kitchen away from food preparation for storing personal items to avoid possible c...
FAIL
December 2, 2021
at 6:26 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Personal bags and backpacks belonging to staff stored on shelf in kitchen. Provide space outside of kitchen away from food preparation for storing personal items to avoid possible c...
PASS
July 2, 2021
at 1:54 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Multiple falafel wraps in kitchen cooler and retail cooler temping at 48-53F at 2pm. Wraps delivered by third party wholesaler every morning at...
FAIL
July 1, 2021
at 6:31 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Multiple falafel wraps in kitchen cooler and retail cooler temping at 48-53F at 2pm. Wraps delivered by third party wholesaler every morning at...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 8, 2019
at 5:13 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Multiple areas throughout kitchen and in lower prep/ warewashing area with missing/ worn grout.
PASS
March 19, 2019
at 6:30 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple products stored in metal containers over ice on counter including beans roasted fennel and coleslaw at 47F-54F. Ensure products are maintained at 41F or below. Products removed placed on sheet pans and pla...
FAIL
March 12, 2019
at 12:37 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple products stored in metal containers over ice on counter including beans roasted fennel and coleslaw at 47F-54F. Ensure products are maintained at 41F or below. Products removed placed on sheet pans and pla...
PASS
October 5, 2018
at 7:22 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut fruit in metal pan not fully immersed in ice below it at 51F. Ensure product is properly held at 41F or below. Discarded at time of inspection | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boards heavily-...
FAIL
September 25, 2018
at 6:56 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut fruit in metal pan not fully immersed in ice below it at 51F. Ensure product is properly held at 41F or below. Discarded at time of inspection | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boards heavily-...
PASS
April 30, 2018
at 6:14 PM
1 violation
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Dishwasher with final rinse of 170F. Ensure temperature maintained at 180F-194F. Not in use at time of inspection- Repair
FAIL
April 20, 2018
at 6:58 PM
1 violation
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Dishwasher with final rinse of 170F. Ensure temperature maintained at 180F-194F. Not in use at time of inspection- Repair
PASS
August 29, 2017
at 4:46 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 22, 2017
at 6:48 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean under floor mats to remove any standing water. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Observed a large spill on the wall next to the handwash sink.Clean to remove.
PASS
October 4, 2016
at 6:46 PM
1 violation
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Refrigerated drawers have some items that are elevated rice 48F cake 45F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below.
FAIL
September 26, 2016
at 4:44 PM
1 violation
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Refrigerated drawers have some items that are elevated rice 48F cake 45F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below.
PASS
February 10, 2016
at 4:16 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: The chili in the hot holding cabinet is 120F. Provide proper hot holding of 140F or above. (The chef was able to reheat to 165F) | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: The handisnk in the kitchen is 56F and the on...
FAIL
February 3, 2016
at 5:52 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: The chili in the hot holding cabinet is 120F. Provide proper hot holding of 140F or above. (The chef was able to reheat to 165F) | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: The handisnk in the kitchen is 56F and the on...
PASS
July 31, 2015
at 12:24 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple foods in under counter refrigeration above 41F. Raw beef 45F Chicken salad 45F. Ensure foods are cold held at 41F. Removed by PIC and placed in upright refrigerator. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Seg...
FAIL
July 23, 2015
at 5:36 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple foods in under counter refrigeration above 41F. Raw beef 45F Chicken salad 45F. Ensure foods are cold held at 41F. Removed by PIC and placed in upright refrigerator. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Seg...
PASS
February 3, 2015
at 7:56 PM
1 violation
M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: 8-303.20 Violation is a condition of issuance for nonpayment of 2015 Health Permit. Contact Health Department to make payment.
FAIL
January 22, 2015
at 5:58 PM
1 violation
M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: 8-303.20 Violation is a condition of issuance for nonpayment of 2015 Health Permit. Contact Health Department to make payment.
PASS
July 8, 2014
at 4:29 PM
2 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Black mold on interior panel of icemachine- Clean to remove | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: Multiple brooms and mops stored on floor at mopsink- Ensure stored 6"off of floor when not i...
FAIL
June 24, 2014
at 5:04 PM
2 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Black mold on interior panel of icemachine- Clean to remove | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: Multiple brooms and mops stored on floor at mopsink- Ensure stored 6"off of floor when not i...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
March 7, 2013
at 3:50 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood vents over grill with carbon and grease build up clean to remove
FAIL
February 28, 2013
at 6:53 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood vents over grill with carbon and grease build up clean to remove
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
June 18, 2012
at 3:27 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 7, 2012
at 5:12 PM
4 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: repair pressure guauge at dish washer to provide correct pressure of 15-25 psi | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: ensure rinse water is 180 for every cycle before use | 37-6...
PASS
November 10, 2011
at 4:17 PM
1 violation
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: provide proper plumbing to bar handsink
FAIL
October 27, 2011
at 3:55 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: new american kitchen/chicken breast 50 degrees/provide prooer temperature of 41 degrees or below | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: new american cafe/repair freezer | 12-3--301.11 - Preve...
FAIL
October 13, 2011
at 3:55 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: new american kitchen/chicken breast 50 degrees/provide prooer temperature of 41 degrees or below | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: new american cafe/repair freezer | 12-3--301.11 - Preve...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 21, 2011
at 4:49 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: upstairs kitchen/hot sandwich 120 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: upstairs kitchen/resurface worn cutting boards | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Th...
FAIL
March 4, 2011
at 3:25 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: upstairs kitchen/hot sandwich 120 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: upstairs kitchen/resurface worn cutting boards | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Th...
PASS
December 16, 2010
at 5:34 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: dishroom ice machine/replace cracked ice scoop 4th floor/provide ice scoop | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: 4th floor/provide test kit | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: 4th fl...
FAIL
December 8, 2010
at 5:12 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: dishroom ice machine/replace cracked ice scoop 4th floor/provide ice scoop | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: 4th floor/provide test kit | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: 4th fl...
PASS
November 12, 2010
at 4:06 PM
0 violations