Caffe Nero in BOSTON, MA Failed Its Health Inspection on 08/12/25

BOSTON, MA - Caffe Nero received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 08/12/2025.

Located at 57 NORTHERN AV in the South Boston area, the establishment serves the local community. The South Boston neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 5 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation concerned food storage. Inspectors documented: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C). Improper storage can lead to cross-contamination between raw and ready-to-eat foods.

The second violation involved food equipment. Inspectors documented: (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf). Malfunctioning refrigeration equipment can allow foods to enter the danger zone.

The third violation concerned handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf). According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.

The fourth violation involved handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Hand Drying Provision (Pf). According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.

The fifth violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C). Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Boston Public Health Commission. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/12/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Boston Public Health Commission. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Massachusetts Food Code. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.