Inspection
Sep 29, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 29, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Prow/Max Cafe @Emerson
150 Boylston St
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Quick Answers
- When was Prow/Max Cafe @Emerson last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 29, 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 Jan 3, 2024 to Sep 29, 2026.
- Has Prow/Max Cafe @Emerson ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 11 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
11 inspectionsInspection
Jan 21, 2026
Passed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Inspector’s Notes
No hot water in the bathrooms. Plumber is on site and working on the issue. PIC has informed the staff that after they use the bathroom they are to wash their hands and then wash a 2nd time in the kitchen hand sink until the issue has been resolved.
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide hand wash signage at the hand sink and in the bathrooms.
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode L1Other
Official Wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s Notes
Provide proper verbiage for the 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, Jan 21, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 15, 2026
Failed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Inspector’s Notes
No hot water in the bathrooms. Plumber is on site and working on the issue. PIC has informed the staff that after they use the bathroom they are to wash their hands and then wash a 2nd time in the kitchen hand sink until the issue has been resolved.
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide hand wash signage at the hand sink and in the bathrooms.
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode L1Other
Official Wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s Notes
Provide proper verbiage for the 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, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 14, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official Wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Quats sanitizer dispenser is dispensing quats sanitizer at 68F. repair to dispense @ 75F+ degrees. Corrected on site using manual dillution per label instructions.
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, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 7, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official Wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Quats sanitizer dispenser is dispensing quats sanitizer at 68F. repair to dispense @ 75F+ degrees. Corrected on site using manual dillution per label instructions.
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, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 17, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 5, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Shelving unit observed soiled from water stain . 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 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed evidence of leaking pipe above shelving near the register. 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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing above shelving . 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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 5, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 30, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Shelving unit observed soiled from water stain . 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 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed evidence of leaking pipe above shelving near the register. 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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing above shelving . 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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 30, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 5, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 5, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 4, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 4, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 3, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source