Inspection
Oct 22, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 22, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
The Catered Affair @ Bos. Public Library(T.O.)
700 Boylston St
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Quick Answers
- When was The Catered Affair @ Bos. Public Library(T.O.) last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 22, 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?
- 12 inspections on record, from Oct 10, 2023 to Oct 22, 2026.
- Has The Catered Affair @ Bos. Public Library(T.O.) ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 12 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 10, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
12 inspectionsInspection
Jun 11, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s Notes
The food prep sink does not have an indirect waste drain. Install by a licensed plumber. Provide copy of ISD plumbing permit for work performed.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 11, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 11, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s Notes
The food prep sink does not have an indirect waste drain. Install by a licensed plumber. Provide copy of ISD plumbing permit for work performed.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 11, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 4, 2026
Failed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s Notes
The food prep sink does not have an indirect waste drain. Install by a licensed plumber. Provide copy of ISD plumbing permit for work performed.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 4, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 22, 2025
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Handsink observed with soils and grease build up. Clean to remove
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 22, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 9, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s Notes
The dish machine & booster are leaking.Repair
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 issuesminorCode 590.004/4-502.11-CFood temperature
Official Wording
(A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)
Inspector’s Notes
High temp dish machine rinse guage is reading 115F.Repair Maintain rinse 180-194F Wash temp 155F Disk reading 160F 3 bay sink is available
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, Jun 9, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 2, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s Notes
The dish machine & booster are leaking.Repair
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 issuesminorCode 590.004/4-502.11-CFood temperature
Official Wording
(A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)
Inspector’s Notes
High temp dish machine rinse guage is reading 115F.Repair Maintain rinse 180-194F Wash temp 155F Disk reading 160F 3 bay sink is available
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, Jun 2, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 2, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 2, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 13, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-502.11-CFood temperature
Official Wording
(A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)
Inspector’s Notes
High temp dish machine wash guage not operating.Repair Rinse reading 188F
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 temperatureminorCode 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean the floor 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, Mar 13, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 27, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-502.11-CFood temperature
Official Wording
(A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)
Inspector’s Notes
High temp dish machine wash guage not operating.Repair Rinse reading 188F
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 temperatureminorCode 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean the floor 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, Feb 27, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 17, 2023
Report filed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther
Official Wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Multiple containers of tea obsevred without covers. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Handle of scoop observed in bulk sugar container. Person in charge corrected.
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 issuesminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Gasket on production line refrigerator observed soiled and damaged. Repair or replace.
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 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing
Official Wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Hand sink on prodcuction line observed blocked by trash cans. Person in charge corrected.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 17, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 10, 2023
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Handle of scoop observed in bulk sugar container. Person in charge corrected.
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 issuesminorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther
Official Wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Multiple containers of tea obsevred without covers. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
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
Gasket on production line refrigerator observed soiled and damaged. Repair or replace.
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 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing
Official Wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Hand sink on prodcuction line observed blocked by trash cans. Person in charge corrected.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 10, 2023 · Original Source