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Quick Answers
When was Blackbird Doughnuts & Sally's Sandwiches last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 3, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
12 inspections on record, from Feb 2, 2024 to Nov 3, 2026.
Has Blackbird Doughnuts & Sally's Sandwiches ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 12 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 2, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
12 inspections
Inspection
Nov 3, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s Notes
10-27-2026: Critical violation moved to a Core violation after phone call with RM. No evidence of pests during today's reinspection but a pest control report has not been provided. Spoke with the GM over the phone and asked them to provide confirmation of a pest control service appointment by the end of day for service prior to next week's inspection.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 3, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 27, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s Notes
10-27-2026: Critical violation moved to a Core violation after phone call with RM. No evidence of pests during today's reinspection but a pest control report has not been provided. Spoke with the GM over the phone and asked them to provide confirmation of a pest control service appointment by the end of day for service prior to next week's inspection.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Observed small dark rodent dropings in the front of house in the small space past the customer dairy creamers next to the metal bait station observed rodent droppings under the counters in the front of house and along the edges of the back of house food prep areas but the activity is light and no gnawing was observed. Have your pest control operator perform a service before the reinspection and as many services as required to provide a clean report with no activity no evidence exclusionary work is completed and sanitation is at an adequate level. Send the pest control reports to damien.yee@boston.gov
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 27, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 20, 2026
Failed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed small dark rodent dropings in the front of house in the small space past the customer dairy creamers next to the metal bait station observed rodent droppings under the counters in the front of house and along the edges of the back of house food prep areas but the activity is light and no gnawing was observed. Have your pest control operator perform a service before the reinspection and as many services as required to provide a clean report with no activity no evidence exclusionary work is completed and sanitation is at an adequate level. Send the pest control reports to damien.yee@boston.gov
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 20, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 5, 2026
Passed
5 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official Wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Oat milk left out at barista area at 64F the person in charge moved the carton into a refrigerator to cool to proper temperature; keep TCS foods at 41F or below.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Rotisserie chickens inside hot holding machine in back of house at 109F had been cooked at or around 11:00am per the PIC; the PIC voluntarily discarded the two chickens; hold hot TCS foods at 135F and above.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
The interior of the cabinets of the deep fat fryers are heavily encrusted in grease and soils; clean and sanitize of grease and soils.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
At the front of house hand sink observed an employee washing or dumping dishes into the hand sink basin; hand sinks should only be used for hand washing; retrain staff of hand sink usage.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 5, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 29, 2026
Failed
5 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official Wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Oat milk left out at barista area at 64F the person in charge moved the carton into a refrigerator to cool to proper temperature; keep TCS foods at 41F or below.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Rotisserie chickens inside hot holding machine in back of house at 109F had been cooked at or around 11:00am per the PIC; the PIC voluntarily discarded the two chickens; hold hot TCS foods at 135F and above.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
The interior of the cabinets of the deep fat fryers are heavily encrusted in grease and soils; clean and sanitize of grease and soils.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
At the front of house hand sink observed an employee washing or dumping dishes into the hand sink basin; hand sinks should only be used for hand washing; retrain staff of hand sink usage.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 12, 2025
Report filed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Drain levers under 3 compartment sink not operating correctly. Repair as needed to ensure easy washing and sanitizing of equipment.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 12, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 21, 2025
Passed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Food handler without hat or hairnet. Corrected on site.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Hot foods bewtween 100-110F on steam unit: bean pork soups. Reheated to 175F. Reheat cooked foods to 165F before placing into hot holding. Maintain hot holding remperature over 135F.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 21, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 14, 2025
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Food handler without hat or hairnet. Corrected on site.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Hot foods bewtween 100-110F on steam unit: bean pork soups. Reheated to 175F. Reheat cooked foods to 165F before placing into hot holding. Maintain hot holding remperature over 135F.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 12, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 12, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 1, 2024
Failed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 1, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 9, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Prepped foods held over night without date marking- guacamole cole slaw pickled onions. All foods held more than 24 hours require date marking.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Disposition (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Prepared products held past expiration date- caesar dressing garlic mayo pico pimento cheese hot sauce. Discarded by PIC. Regularly monitor dates and rotate product to ensure no out of date product is held over 7 days.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Debris and soils under prep sink. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 9, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 2, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Prepped foods held over night without date marking- guacamole cole slaw pickled onions. All foods held more than 24 hours require date marking.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Disposition (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Prepared products held past expiration date- caesar dressing garlic mayo pico pimento cheese hot sauce. Discarded by PIC. Regularly monitor dates and rotate product to ensure no out of date product is held over 7 days.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Debris and soils under prep sink. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.