TRIDENT BOOKSELLERS AND CAFE
Latest: PASS
October 24, 2025
Address
338 NEWBURY ST
Fenway, MA 02115
Inspection History
70 inspections
30 failures
License
License #18777
Last inspected: October 24, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
October 24, 2025
at 3:16 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 2, 2025
at 2:57 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw beef in upstairs walk-in refrigerator stored over case of bread. Store raw meat below ready to eat foods. Corrected on site | 590.003/3-501.15-PF - (...
FAIL
April 25, 2025
at 2:52 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw beef in upstairs walk-in refrigerator stored over case of bread. Store raw meat below ready to eat foods. Corrected on site | 590.003/3-501.15-PF - (...
PASS
October 10, 2024
at 3:21 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 12, 2024
at 4:21 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Gravy cooling in plastic in ice bath at 170F. Cool hot foods spread out in metal for maximum cooling. Cooked pasta stored covered in refrigerator at 60F. Cooked within past hour. Spread out uncove...
FAIL
March 5, 2024
at 3:57 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Gravy cooling in plastic in ice bath at 170F. Cool hot foods spread out in metal for maximum cooling. Cooked pasta stored covered in refrigerator at 60F. Cooked within past hour. Spread out uncove...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 12, 2023
at 3:31 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-301.14-C - Handwashing Signage (C): No hand wash only sign on production line hand sink. Person in charge corrected on site.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 29, 2022
at 6:06 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Dust buildup on fans of walki and in front line refrigeration- Clean
PASS
October 13, 2022
at 6:20 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Observed employee taking strawberries directly from the shipping container and slicing with no rinse step- Reviewed and corrected | 590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): De...
FAIL
October 5, 2022
at 2:52 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Observed employee taking strawberries directly from the shipping container and slicing with no rinse step- Reviewed and corrected | 590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): De...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 11, 2022
at 7:07 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Multiple food containers and squeeze bottles with no labeling | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): In use utensils stored in stagnant...
PASS
September 30, 2021
at 6:29 PM
12 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations cited. PIC did not self report no hot water. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): ...
PASS
January 13, 2021
at 3:19 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw eggs stored in close proximity to refried beans and guacamole. COS. | 590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or...
FAIL
January 6, 2021
at 6:27 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw eggs stored in close proximity to refried beans and guacamole. COS. | 590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or...
PASS
August 25, 2020
at 5:37 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Several items in Reach in unit "011" reading 45-50F for 30-60 min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC instructed staff to...
FAIL
August 19, 2020
at 7:09 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Several items in Reach in unit "011" reading 45-50F for 30-60 min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC instructed staff to...
PASS
December 23, 2019
at 5:16 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw eggs stored above Ready to Eat foods in walkin- Corrected | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squ...
FAIL
December 17, 2019
at 4:34 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw eggs stored above Ready to Eat foods in walkin- Corrected | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squ...
PASS
March 13, 2019
at 7:31 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open foods not stored in food grade covered containers - Kitchen/prep Food stored under hand sink - Serving line | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Rust on can opener stem - Food prep Using crates for she...
FAIL
March 6, 2019
at 2:00 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open foods not stored in food grade covered containers - Kitchen/prep Food stored under hand sink - Serving line | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Rust on can opener stem - Food prep Using crates for she...
PASS
December 7, 2018
at 4:04 PM
14 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food container no labeled - Kitchen/prep/storage | 03-401.11-.12 - Cooking Temperatures: Salad unit 43 F Cheese 44 F | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw e...
FAIL
November 29, 2018
at 4:45 PM
14 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food container no labeled - Kitchen/prep/storage | 03-401.11-.12 - Cooking Temperatures: Salad unit 43 F Cheese 44 F | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw e...
PASS
August 18, 2018
at 12:25 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Rust and contact paper on bottom shelf of food prep table - Kitchen/prep | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Soot dust from renovation on food contact/prep equipment dishes pots pans cooki...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 15, 2018
at 12:45 PM
9 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Fire at location water damage throughout food prep/cooking/storage locations multiple items affected.Properly discard all items. While still at location condemnation & disposal arranged for 3.5.18 at 10a...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 2, 2018
at 4:23 PM
6 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Fire at location water damage throughout food prep/cooking/storage locations multiple items affected.Properly discard all items. While still at location condemnation & disposal arranged for 3.5.18 at 10a...
PASS
August 10, 2017
at 5:27 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple products in refrigeration for less than 1 hour prior to inspection at grill line including diced tomatoes and cheese at 44.3F- 44.5F. Unit running above 41F. Unit temperature lowered at time of inspection a...
FAIL
August 2, 2017
at 3:04 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple products in refrigeration for less than 1 hour prior to inspection at grill line including diced tomatoes and cheese at 44.3F- 44.5F. Unit running above 41F. Unit temperature lowered at time of inspection a...
PASS
March 2, 2017
at 8:34 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Multiple packages of sliced meats in undercounter refrigeration at 48F-52F. Ensure products are properly cooled before being placed in service line. Products sliced and placed in refrigeration less than 1 hour prior | 15-4-2...
FAIL
February 23, 2017
at 1:10 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Multiple packages of sliced meats in undercounter refrigeration at 48F-52F. Ensure products are properly cooled before being placed in service line. Products sliced and placed in refrigeration less than 1 hour prior | 15-4-2...
PASS
September 19, 2016
at 7:05 PM
1 violation
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Diced potatoes placedin deep covered containers in walkin 80F Ensure proper cooling procedures are used. Potatoes removes from walkin placed on sheet pans and placed in refrigerator at 38F. PIC must create plan forprocess o...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 9, 2016
at 1:02 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Diced potatoes placedin deep covered containers in walkin 80F Ensure proper cooling procedures are used. Potatoes removes from walkin placed on sheet pans and placed in refrigerator at 38F. PIC must create plan forprocess o...
FAIL
September 2, 2016
at 12:49 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Whole potatoes coked less than 2 hours prior to inspection in deep covered containers in walkin at 86F. Ensure proper cooling procedures are used- Handout given | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked broccoli stored on coun...
PASS
December 11, 2015
at 3:16 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Ice machine door not sealing properly.Repair | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Knife rack to store clean knives next to wash bay at 3 bay sink.Remove.Attach rack for clean knives away from soiled a...
FAIL
December 4, 2015
at 4:58 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Ice machine door not sealing properly.Repair | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Knife rack to store clean knives next to wash bay at 3 bay sink.Remove.Attach rack for clean knives away from soiled a...
PASS
June 5, 2015
at 3:11 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple items in lift top sandwich unit above 41F. Raw eggs 62F Cooked sausage 50F. Ensure products are properly cooled to 41F or below before placing in unit for service | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Mult...
FAIL
May 27, 2015
at 3:10 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple items in lift top sandwich unit above 41F. Raw eggs 62F Cooked sausage 50F. Ensure products are properly cooled to 41F or below before placing in unit for service | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Mult...
PASS
December 5, 2014
at 6:24 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Foods left cooling at room temperature Chicken 80F Sausage 75 Fried Potatoes 82F. PIC stated they have been 30 minutes out and moved them to Walk-In refrigeratore. Cool properly. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Line refri...
FAIL
November 28, 2014
at 4:00 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Foods left cooling at room temperature Chicken 80F Sausage 75 Fried Potatoes 82F. PIC stated they have been 30 minutes out and moved them to Walk-In refrigeratore. Cool properly. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Line refri...
PASS
September 16, 2013
at 3:35 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Beaten eggs in top reach in unit at 45F / Provide proper cold holding temperature of 41F or below at all times. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Canadian bacon in top reach in at 50F / Provide proper cold holding tem...
FAIL
September 9, 2013
at 12:22 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Beaten eggs in top reach in unit at 45F / Provide proper cold holding temperature of 41F or below at all times. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Canadian bacon in top reach in at 50F / Provide proper cold holding tem...
FAIL
August 30, 2013
at 4:22 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Beaten eggs in top reach in unit at 55F / Provide proper cold holding temperature of 41F or below at all times. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Canadian bacon in top reach in at 50F / Provide proper cold holding tem...
PASS
April 11, 2013
at 2:20 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Properly clean and disinfect all floor area's of grease and chemical discharge from a fire extinguisher discharge due to small fryolator fire. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls...
FAIL
April 9, 2013
at 2:55 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Properly clean and disinfect all floor area's of grease and chemical discharge from a fire extinguisher discharge due to small fryolator fire. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls...
PASS
January 22, 2013
at 3:10 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Properly resurface or replace all stained and scored cutting boards in kitchen area. 1st floor area. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Properly repair or replace torn door gaskets on 2 door unde...
FAIL
January 15, 2013
at 3:19 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Properly resurface or replace all stained and scored cutting boards in kitchen area. 1st floor area. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Properly repair or replace torn door gaskets on 2 door unde...
PASS
November 28, 2012
at 5:28 PM
3 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Properly remove all evidence of live fruit flies in dining area and warewashing area's. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Properly clean and resurface all mold mildew ...
FAIL
November 8, 2012
at 5:11 PM
6 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution in food prep area's. | 24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: Provide proper storage of all clean cutting boards as needed....
FAIL
October 26, 2012
at 2:25 PM
6 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution in food prep area's. | 24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: Provide proper storage of all clean cutting boards as needed....
PASS
August 3, 2012
at 3:22 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Properly label all food storage bins in kitchen. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Properly clean and resurface all stained and scarred cutting boards in kitchen. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - ...
FAIL
July 27, 2012
at 3:41 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Properly label all food storage bins in kitchen. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Properly clean and resurface all stained and scarred cutting boards in kitchen. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - ...