Inspection
Oct 27, 2026
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 27, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Mother Juice
100 Hanover St
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Quick Answers
- When was Mother Juice last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 27, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Not required”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 12 inspections on record, from Dec 21, 2023 to Oct 27, 2026.
- Has Mother Juice ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 12 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 21, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
12 inspectionsInspection
Oct 14, 2026
Passed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Sink labled "Food prep Sink" not observed with air gap. Current hand sink next to food prep sink has an air gap. Provide an air gap for current food prep sink or switch food prep to current hand sink.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsmajorCode 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 findingcriticalCode 590.007/7-204.11-PChemicals
Official Wording
Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Sanitizer in 3 bay sink tested at over 500ppm. Removed and diluted to acceptable PPM.
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 14, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 7, 2026
Failed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Sink labled "Food prep Sink" not observed with air gap. Current hand sink next to food prep sink has an air gap. Provide an air gap for current food prep sink or switch food prep to current hand sink.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsmajorCode 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 findingcriticalCode 590.007/7-204.11-PChemicals
Official Wording
Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Sanitizer in 3 bay sink tested at over 500ppm. Removed and diluted to acceptable PPM.
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 27, 2026
Passed
9 recorded violations
notedCode L1Other
Official Wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s Notes
PIC unable to provide Allergen Awareness Certificate. Post current Certificate of Allergen Awareness
In Plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingmajorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Violation noted on the inspection report. CFPM to train staff on violation noted on the inspection report.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature
Official Wording
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Grab and go refrigeration and other refrigeration units observed without a conspiciuous thermometer. Provide a visible thermometer.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-302.12-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC unable to provide a metal probe thermometer. Provide
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-501.114-PFChemicals
Official Wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Sanitizer at 3 bay sink observed reading over 500ppm quats . Use accordingly. (cos)
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelymajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Interior of 3 bay sink observed soiled interior of prep sink observed with soils build up. Clean and sanitize to remove
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Floor under 3 bay sink and equipments observed soiled from loose debris and debris accumulation. Clean to remove.
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 problemscriticalCode 590.007/7-201.11-POther
Official Wording
Separation-Storage (P)
Inspector’s Notes
3 bottles Mrs. Meyers's clean dry multi surface cleaning observed stored above food prep sink. Discontinue (cos)
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.007/7-204.11-PChemicals
Official Wording
Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Facilty uses Mr' Meyers's clean day multisurface detergent to wipe down food contact surfaces. Discontinue
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 27, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 20, 2026
Failed
9 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Violation noted on the inspection report. CFPM to train staff on violation noted on the inspection report.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature
Official Wording
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Grab and go refrigeration and other refrigeration units observed without a conspiciuous thermometer. Provide a visible thermometer.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-302.12-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC unable to provide a metal probe thermometer. Provide
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-501.114-PFChemicals
Official Wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Sanitizer at 3 bay sink observed reading over 500ppm quats . Use accordingly. (cos)
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelymajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Interior of 3 bay sink observed soiled interior of prep sink observed with soils build up. Clean and sanitize to remove
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Floor under 3 bay sink and equipments observed soiled from loose debris and debris accumulation. Clean to remove.
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 problemscriticalCode 590.007/7-201.11-POther
Official Wording
Separation-Storage (P)
Inspector’s Notes
3 bottles Mrs. Meyers's clean dry multi surface cleaning observed stored above food prep sink. Discontinue (cos)
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.007/7-204.11-PChemicals
Official Wording
Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Facilty uses Mr' Meyers's clean day multisurface detergent to wipe down food contact surfaces. Discontinue
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelynotedCode L1Other
Official Wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s Notes
PIC unable to provide Allergen Awareness Certificate. Post current Certificate of Allergen Awareness
In Plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 20, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 1, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 1, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 8, 2025
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.003/3-601.12-COther
Official Wording
Honestly Presented (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Disclosure all ingredients for packaged foods prepared in house and made available for retail sale in the self service case
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, Jul 8, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 6, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 6, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 4, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 4, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 9, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-304.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Ensure staff have clean aprons / uniforms on - clean outer attire when handling / working with foods
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 problemsmajorCode 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFPermits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Assignment (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Acting manager on site nor anyone else at time of inspection has a current food safety not allergen awareness certificate on site - Address as discussed - PIC can even just sign up in an act of good faith providing a copy of the paid receipt and scheduled date and time that the test is to occur
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesminorCode 590.003/3-305.13-CFood temperature
Official Wording
Vended Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Original Container (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Fresh juices available for retail sale do not specify if the product is " heat treated - pasturized " - if the product is made fresh signage stating that this is " not a pasturized product " should be made availabler for the consumer address
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 9, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 29, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-304.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Ensure staff have clean aprons / uniforms on - clean outer attire when handling / working with foods
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 problemsmajorCode 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFPermits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Assignment (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Acting manager on site nor anyone else at time of inspection has a current food safety not allergen awareness certificate on site - Address as discussed - PIC can even just sign up in an act of good faith providing a copy of the paid receipt and scheduled date and time that the test is to occur
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesminorCode 590.003/3-305.13-CFood temperature
Official Wording
Vended Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Original Container (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Fresh juices available for retail sale do not specify if the product is " heat treated - pasturized " - if the product is made fresh signage stating that this is " not a pasturized product " should be made availabler for the consumer address
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 29, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 21, 2023
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 21, 2023 · Original Source