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Sodexo@John Hancock 16th Fl.

200 Berkeley St

Last inspected Nov 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Sodexo@John Hancock 16th Fl. last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 10, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 15 inspections on record, from Dec 4, 2023 to Nov 10, 2026.
Has Sodexo@John Hancock 16th Fl. ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 15 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 4, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

15 inspections

Inspection

Nov 10, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Sheet pans blocking handsink at grill station. Corrected on site. Handwashing satisfactory.

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 Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Three bay sink is leaking. 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 issues

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.

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 problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 10, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 3, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Sheet pans blocking handsink at grill station. Corrected on site. Handwashing satisfactory.

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 Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Three bay sink is leaking. 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 issues

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.

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 problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 3, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 13, 2026

Passed

3 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

Chopped tomatoes 47F sliced cucumbers @ salad bar 51F. Products prepared within the hour removed from service to cool to below 41F.

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 temperature

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

Pork loin 117F. Product out of temperature for less than one hour removed from service and reheated to above 165F. Corrected on site.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.

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 problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 13, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 6, 2026

Failed

3 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

Chopped tomatoes 47F sliced cucumbers @ salad bar 51F. Products prepared within the hour removed from service to cool to below 41F.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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

Pork loin 117F. Product out of temperature for less than one hour removed from service and reheated to above 165F. Corrected on site.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.

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 problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 6, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 14, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Retail market that is open off work hours and unattended by a person in charged. Provided Unattended Market guidance document. Submit procedures to isdhealth@boston.gov.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Both hood stickers expired 5/2025. Provide current.

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 problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 14, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 22, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Retail market that is open off work hours and unattended by a person in charged. Provided Unattended Market guidance document. Submit procedures to isdhealth@boston.gov.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

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 is 60F from dispenser. Repair to dispense at 75F. PIC to manually mix until dispenser can be repaired.

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 unsafely

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Both hood stickers expired 5/2025. Provide current.

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 problems

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Post current 2026 Health permit. Post current 2026 Site Cleanliness License

In Plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 22, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 13, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Retail market that is open off work hours and unattended by a person in charged. Provided Unattended Market guidance document. Submit procedures to isdhealth@boston.gov.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

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 is 60F from dispenser. Repair to dispense at 75F. PIC to manually mix until dispenser can be repaired.

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 unsafely

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Both hood stickers expired 5/2025. Provide current.

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 problems

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Post current 2026 Health permit. Post current 2026 Site Cleanliness License

In Plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 13, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 4, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 4, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 10, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 10, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 30, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

The establishment is selling soft serve ice cream.Machine specifications have been provided.Machine operation will be reviewed at the ISD Health office to see if a manufacturing permit along with frozen desserts is required.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 30, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 23, 2024

Failed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 23, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 22, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Handsink fixtures not operating.Repair Alternate sinks in use

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 22, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 11, 2024

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Handsink fixtures not operating.Repair Alternate sinks in use

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 11, 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

Inspection

Dec 4, 2023

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-501.15-CFood temperature

Official Wording

(B) Cooling Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Peppers and mushrooms not being cooled properly prior to being placed in production line. Mushrooms at 80F peppers at 65F. Products removed and returned to walk in to cool.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Under dump sink in breakfast area observed with soils. 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 problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 4, 2023 · Original Source