THE CATERED AFFAIR @ BOS. PUBLIC LIBRARY(T.O.)
Latest: PASS
June 9, 2025
Address
700 BOYLSTON ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
49 inspections
16 failures
License
License #32909
Last inspected: June 9, 2025
Inspection History (49 most recent)
PASS
June 9, 2025
at 2:32 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): The dish machine & booster are leaking.Repair | 590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C): Hig...
FAIL
June 2, 2025
at 5:17 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): The dish machine & booster are leaking.Repair | 590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C): Hig...
PASS
October 2, 2024
at 3:49 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 13, 2024
at 4:40 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C): High temp dish machine wash guage not operating.Repair Rinse reading 188F | 590.006/6-501.13-C - Cleaning Floors Dustless M...
FAIL
February 27, 2024
at 5:11 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C): High temp dish machine wash guage not operating.Repair Rinse reading 188F | 590.006/6-501.13-C - Cleaning Floors Dustless M...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 17, 2023
at 3:15 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Multiple containers of tea obsevred without covers. Cover to prevent potential contamination. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Stora...
FAIL
October 10, 2023
at 4:26 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Multiple containers of tea obsevred without covers. Cover to prevent potential contamination. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Stora...
PASS
March 29, 2023
at 6:30 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Multiple food items in low boy production unit at 55F. Tuna salad 55F. Thermometer inside unit reading 48F. Person in charge discarded all f...
FAIL
March 21, 2023
at 4:43 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Multiple food items in low boy production unit at 55F. Tuna salad 55F. Thermometer inside unit reading 48F. Person in charge discarded all f...
PASS
October 25, 2022
at 5:45 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Bar hand sink being used for dump sink. Hand sink should only be used for hand washing. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Production line ha...
FAIL
October 13, 2022
at 6:13 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Bar hand sink being used for dump sink. Hand sink should only be used for hand washing. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Production line ha...
PASS
April 13, 2022
at 6:52 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 17, 2022
at 4:21 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-203.11-PF - Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf): Only sink in bar area being used as dump sink only. Spoke with PIC reguarding handwash sink placement. Person in charge provided soap and paper towels and removed strainer from...
FAIL
March 10, 2022
at 4:46 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-203.11-PF - Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf): Only sink in bar area being used as dump sink only. Spoke with PIC reguarding handwash sink placement. Person in charge provided soap and paper towels and removed strainer from...
PASS
November 24, 2021
at 3:54 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-501.114-PF - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf): Low temp dish machine not reading Chlorine sanitizer.Repair Maintain chlorine sanitizer 50PPM or per manufa...
FAIL
November 18, 2021
at 5:32 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-501.114-PF - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf): Low temp dish machine not reading Chlorine sanitizer.Repair Maintain chlorine sanitizer 50PPM or per manufa...
PASS
August 17, 2021
at 3:53 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker observed expired on 5.19.21.Provide proper cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker.
FAIL
July 22, 2021
at 3:30 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker observed expired on 5.19.21.Provide proper cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 14, 2019
at 3:01 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): bar/cut fruit 57 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equ...
FAIL
August 7, 2019
at 5:25 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): bar/cut fruit 57 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 14, 2019
at 2:42 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: kitchen/regrout floor | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: repair wall at stairway
FAIL
March 7, 2019
at 5:30 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: kitchen/regrout floor | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: clean interior hood piping repair wall at stairway
PASS
October 1, 2018
at 3:24 PM
6 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: 2 door reach in/provide internal thermometer high temp/repair gauges | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide new quat test kit | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all silver shelvin...
FAIL
September 24, 2018
at 2:34 PM
6 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: 2 door reach in/provide internal thermometer high temp/repair gauges | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide new quat test kit | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all silver shelvin...
PASS
February 28, 2018
at 3:27 PM
3 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: 2 door sandwich station/provide accurate internal thermometer | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: front line black cabinets/remove evidence of rodent droppings/seal all cabinet holes around ...
FAIL
February 21, 2018
at 3:28 PM
3 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: 2 door sandwich station/provide accurate internal thermometer | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: front line black cabinets/remove evidence of rodent droppings/seal all cabinet holes around ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 4, 2017
at 3:38 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Mop sink with visible holes in basin area pooling water observed.Repair. PIC states repairs are in progress
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 28, 2017
at 3:58 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Mop sink observed with several holes where standing water has accumulated.Repair Remove any standing water.Maintain clean & Dry to avoid possible pest access.
PASS
February 10, 2016
at 4:51 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 21, 2015
at 4:35 PM
2 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: kitchen/remove evidence of fruit flies | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: kitchen/regrout floor as needed
FAIL
September 14, 2015
at 4:28 PM
2 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: kitchen/remove evidence of fruit flies | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: kitchen/clean all floor drains to remove all organic matter kitchen/regrout floor as needed
PASS
March 27, 2015
at 5:19 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: yogurt 60 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide proper cover to all ice bins | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide proper quat test kit | 21-3-304...
FAIL
March 13, 2015
at 2:02 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: yogurt 60 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide proper cover to all ice bins | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide proper quat test kit | 21-3-304...
PASS
August 19, 2014
at 5:14 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: handsink/provide proper divider to sink 2 door reach in/repair electrical outlet to unit | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: repair/remove flaking paint from wall
FAIL
August 12, 2014
at 3:37 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: handsink/provide proper divider to sink 2 door reach in/repair electrical outlet to unit | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: repair/remove flaking paint from wall
PASS
February 25, 2014
at 4:15 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
July 22, 2013
at 3:08 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
July 30, 2012
at 3:31 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 21, 2012
at 5:45 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 14, 2011
at 6:32 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 29, 2011
at 3:17 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of microwave with dried spills clean to remove.
PASS
August 9, 2010
at 4:05 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 12, 2010
at 4:30 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 10, 2009
at 5:21 PM
1 violation
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Thermometer used by establishment supervisor to temp parfait wasn't calibrated.Properly monitor and adjust all equipment as required.Temp taken by Inspector was proper.
PASS
June 4, 2009
at 4:27 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Tuna Sandwich at 5OF.Cooked chicken on Salad temperatured at 45 F(please ensure product is at 41F). | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Muffins and assorted Pastry out for customer service without any Food Protectio...
FAIL
May 28, 2009
at 4:25 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Tuna Sandwich at 5OF.Cooked chicken on Salad temperatured at 45 F(please ensure product is at 41F). | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Muffins and assorted Pastry out for customer service without any Food Protectio...
PASS
May 1, 2009
at 2:30 PM
0 violations