Inspection
Oct 20, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 20, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
George Howell Coffee
505 Washington St
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Quick Answers
- When was George Howell Coffee last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 20, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 8 inspections on record, from May 13, 2024 to Oct 20, 2026.
- Has George Howell Coffee ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 13, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
8 inspectionsInspection
Jun 4, 2026
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
The hood sticker was observed expired on 10.17.25.Provide a proper hood service from a licensed company.Post the new sticker.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 4, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 22, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
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
The hood sticker was observed expired on 10.17.25.Provide a proper hood service from a licensed company.Post the new sticker.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 22, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 11, 2026
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
The hood sticker was observed expired on 10.17.25.Provide a proper hood service from a licensed company.Post the new sticker.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 11, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 27, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 27, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 6, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 6, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 20, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Ice scoop obsevred stored on top of machine. Discontinue. Store in ice with handle above ice or in a clean and sanitized surface.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesmajorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther
Official Wording
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Chemical spray bottle observed without label. Provide.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 20, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 13, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Ice scoop obsevred stored on top of machine. Discontinue. Store in ice with handle above ice or in a clean and sanitized surface.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesmajorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther
Official Wording
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Chemical spray bottle observed without label. Provide.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 13, 2024 · Original Source