Inspection
Sep 28, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 28, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Mother Juice
100 High St
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Quick Answers
- When was Mother Juice last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 28, 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?
- 11 inspections on record, from Nov 27, 2023 to Sep 28, 2026.
- Has Mother Juice ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 11 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 27, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
11 inspectionsInspection
Mar 23, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official Wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s Notes
No mop sink in stand. PIC stated mop water is dumped in prep sink drain. Discontinue. Provide mop sink or apply for variance.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.006/6-501.16-COther
Official Wording
Drying Mops (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Mop observed drying in food prep area. Discontinue.
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, Mar 23, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 16, 2026
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official Wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s Notes
No mop sink in stand. PIC stated mop water is dumped in prep sink drain. Discontinue. Provide mop sink or apply for variance.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.006/6-501.16-COther
Official Wording
Drying Mops (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Mop observed drying in food prep area. Discontinue.
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, Mar 16, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 4, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Inspector’s Notes
No water at hand sinks. No water in the bathroom for employees and customers. Repair
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.
More about building upkeep issuesmajorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No water at hand sinks. No water in the bathroom for employees and customers. Repair. Discontinue operations. Call the main Health office between 8am-4pm at 617 635 5326 to request to re open. If you wish to request to re open during off hours call the mayors hotline at 617-635-4500.
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, Feb 4, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 3, 2026
Voluntarily closed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Inspector’s Notes
No water at hand sinks. No water in the bathroom for employees and customers. Repair
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.
More about building upkeep issuesmajorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No water at hand sinks. No water in the bathroom for employees and customers. Repair. Discontinue operations. Call the main Health office between 8am-4pm at 617 635 5326 to request to re open. If you wish to request to re open during off hours call the mayors hotline at 617-635-4500.
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, Feb 3, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 26, 2025
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed employee without hair restraints / provide proper hair restraints for all food prep workers
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesminorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official Wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed boxes of banana on the floor in the front area.Discussed with PIC to ensure food is properly stored elevated 6 inch off the floor
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther
Official Wording
Cutting Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Multiple green cutting boards observed heavily scored in the kitchen area. Resurface/ Replace
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Interior of double door fridge gasket observed soiled/ clean to remove. kitchen/clean floor area under around and behind all reach in units clean the floor uinder 3 compartment sink to remove debris
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, Sep 26, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 19, 2025
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed employee without hair restraints / provide proper hair restraints for all food prep workers
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesminorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official Wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed boxes of banana on the floor in the front area.Discussed with PIC to ensure food is properly stored elevated 6 inch off the floor
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther
Official Wording
Cutting Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Multiple green cutting boards observed heavily scored in the kitchen area. Resurface/ Replace
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Interior of double door fridge gasket observed soiled/ clean to remove. kitchen/clean floor area under around and behind all reach in units clean the floor uinder 3 compartment sink to remove debris
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, Sep 19, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 19, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 19, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 16, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 16, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 8, 2023
Passed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature
Official Wording
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Qinuoa @ 110f ensure proper hot hold of 135f or above at all times
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, Dec 8, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 27, 2023
Failed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature
Official Wording
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Qinuoa @ 110f ensure proper hot hold of 135f or above at all times
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, Nov 27, 2023 · Original Source