Thinking Cup Newbury
Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 23, 2025
Address
85 NEWBURY ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
43 inspections
19 failures
License
License #127122
Last inspected: June 23, 2025
Inspection History (43 most recent)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 23, 2025
at 2:54 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): Broken and missing floor tiles in front of meat slicer next to dry storage shelf. Repair to prevent water and soils accumulating.
PASS
January 3, 2025
at 4:06 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Food worker did not wash hands after changing gloves. Retrain staff. Corrected on site. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Visible soils and food debir under sandwich station. Clean to remov...
FAIL
December 24, 2024
at 1:59 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Food worker did not wash hands after changing gloves. Retrain staff. Corrected on site. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Visible soils and food debir under sandwich station. Clean to remov...
PASS
July 10, 2024
at 6:21 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): House-made pickles without date marking. Roasted garlic in oil without date marking. PIC stated pickles made within past week. Ensure all prepped foods...
FAIL
July 5, 2024
at 3:11 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): House-made pickles without date marking. Roasted garlic in oil without date marking. PIC stated pickles made within past week. Ensure all prepped foods...
PASS
January 23, 2024
at 12:54 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date
FAIL
January 12, 2024
at 3:28 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date
FAIL
January 5, 2024
at 3:51 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date
PASS
October 13, 2023
at 6:37 PM
4 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No documentation of a CFPM for the location Certificate posted is for an employee at another location Provide a CFPM at the location or employee enrollment in an approved CFPM cour...
FAIL
October 4, 2023
at 6:15 PM
4 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No documentation of a CFPM for the location Certificate posted is for an employee at another location Provide a CFPM at the location or employee enrollment in an approved CFPM cour...
PASS
June 16, 2023
at 2:38 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): A cold holding violation has been noted on multiple inspection reports for the products prepared and held in refrigeration at the front service line. The PIC shall review preparation ...
FAIL
June 9, 2023
at 2:42 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): A cold holding violation has been noted on multiple inspection reports for the products prepared and held in refrigeration at the front service line. The PIC shall review preparation ...
PASS
November 4, 2022
at 4:03 PM
8 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No evidence of a CFPM at the location. Provide documentation for a CFPM or employee enrollment in an approved CFPM program. Priority violations noted on inspection rport- Review ...
FAIL
October 26, 2022
at 12:38 PM
8 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No evidence of a CFPM at the location. Provide documentation for a CFPM or employee enrollment in an approved CFPM program. Priority violations noted on inspection rport- Review ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 15, 2022
at 3:57 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Grout between tiles in back kitchen heavily worn allowing water to pool between tiles- Repair
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 13, 2021
at 4:31 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Iced coffee buckets stored on floor in walkin cooler. Elevate by 6". COS. | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Missing ceiling tiles...
PASS
August 10, 2021
at 2:01 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Replace broken door gasket on glass door reach in unit at front sevrice line. | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Missing ceiling panels above walki...
FAIL
August 3, 2021
at 3:42 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Replace broken door gasket on glass door reach in unit at front sevrice line. | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Missing ceiling panels above walki...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 8, 2020
at 7:07 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.16-C - Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C): Replace stained ceiling tiles where needed in dining area. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs.
PASS
October 8, 2020
at 6:28 PM
8 violations
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): CFPM certificate posted is expired. Allergen certificate is not an approved Massachusetts vendor. Provide current CFPM and allergen awa...
FAIL
September 30, 2020
at 4:17 PM
8 violations
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): CFPM certificate posted is expired. Allergen certificate is not an approved Massachusetts vendor. Provide current CFPM and allergen awa...
PASS
May 22, 2019
at 4:48 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on bulk storage containers. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sliced tomato's reading 54F for 20 min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC to remove to cool/hold 41F or...
FAIL
May 13, 2019
at 3:52 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on bulk storage containers. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sliced tomato's reading 54F for 20 min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC to remove to cool/hold 41F or...
PASS
January 31, 2019
at 4:52 PM
8 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Employee observed missing a hair restraint.Provide proper hair restraint. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Wire rack shelving observed with built up soils & debris.Clean to remove...
FAIL
January 24, 2019
at 6:22 PM
8 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Employee observed missing a hair restraint.Provide proper hair restraint. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Wire rack shelving observed with built up soils & debris.Clean to remove...
PASS
August 10, 2018
at 6:57 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Prepared sandwiches in service area refrigeration at 52F. Product is being prepared and placed directly into service refrigeration per PIC. Products must be cooled to 41F or below before being placed out in service area for ...
FAIL
August 1, 2018
at 6:57 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Prepared sandwiches in service area refrigeration at 52F. Product is being prepared and placed directly into service refrigeration per PIC. Products must be cooled to 41F or below before being placed out in service area for ...
PASS
January 2, 2018
at 8:07 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers and multiple bottles along service line with no labels- Provide | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cases of beverages throughout service area stored directly on floor- Ensure...
FAIL
December 20, 2017
at 7:45 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers and multiple bottles along service line with no labels- Provide | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cases of beverages throughout service area stored directly on floor- Ensure...
PASS
June 15, 2017
at 8:29 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple products in refrigeration case at front service counter above 41F at time of reinspection. Salad with quinoa 58F yogurt with fruit 50F. Prepared less than 2 hours prior to inspection. Removed at time of ins...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 13, 2017
at 3:55 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Products prepared less than 3 hours prior to inspection in service case at above 41F. Cut fruit 60F Cooked rice 45F. Ensure products are properly cooled before being placed out for service Removed at time of inspection and ...
FAIL
June 6, 2017
at 2:46 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Products prepared less than 3 hours prior to inspection in service case at above 41F. Cut fruit 60F Cooked rice 45F. Ensure products are properly cooled before being placed out for service Removed at time of inspection and ...
PASS
November 3, 2016
at 7:03 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple products in front service cooler for less than 1 hour at 46F including yogurt and cut fruit. Reviewed procedures for prep and storage of refrigerated products. Products removed and placed in refrigeration at...
FAIL
October 28, 2016
at 12:46 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple products in front service cooler for less than 1 hour at 46F including yogurt and cut fruit. Reviewed procedures for prep and storage of refrigerated products. Products removed and placed in refrigeration at...
PASS
October 29, 2015
at 2:50 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Refrigeration unit under expresso machine reading 55F(half n half 56F).Repair.maintain all cold holding 41F or below.PIC will remove product to other refrigeration. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance ...
FAIL
October 22, 2015
at 3:38 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide proper labels on all bulk storage containers in the baking area and throughout prep areas. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Yogurt Parfait 51F Ham & Cheese sandwich 59F for 1 hour in fr...
FAIL
October 15, 2015
at 4:59 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide proper labels on all bulk storage containers in the baking area and throughout prep areas. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Yogurt Parfait 51F Ham & Cheese sandwich 59F for 1 hour in fr...
PASS
May 28, 2015
at 3:22 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken salad sandwich 54F for 30minutes.PIC removed to other refrigeration.Proper cold holding was reviewed to always maintain cold product 41F or below. | 30-5-203.14 - Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow: No...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 21, 2015
at 6:56 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken salad sandwich 54F for 30minutes.PIC removed to other refrigeration.Proper cold holding was reviewed to always maintain cold product 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bakery cooling brack sto...
FAIL
May 14, 2015
at 4:56 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken salad sandwich 54F for 30minutes.PIC removed to other refrigeration.Proper cold holding was reviewed to always maintain cold product 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bakery cooling brack sto...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 26, 2014
at 3:51 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Condensation causing leak from condensor fan unit in walk in / Repair.
PASS
April 11, 2014
at 2:53 PM
3 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Walk in cooler turned off upon inspection / Turn unit on and ensure proper temperature. / There is no food in establishment. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide proper we...
FAIL
April 10, 2014
at 3:41 PM
3 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Walk in cooler turned off upon inspection / Turn unit on and ensure proper temperature. / There is no food in establishment. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide proper we...