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Gardner Museum Cafe
September 17, 2026 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeEating & Drinking
- failed findings5
- critical findings0
Failed findings
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Controlling Pests (Pf)Inspector note: Observed small dark rodent droppings throughout the basement on the floors but no activity on foods or food contact surfaces a pest control report from 9-15-2026 indicates mice were captured in the first floor kitchen basement kitchen and basement hallway but does not explain if there are any structural voids or recommends any actions by the account holder. Have your pest control operator perform a service prior to the reinspection on 9-24-2026 and as many as required to provide a clean IPM pest control report with no captures no evidence any structural voids and issues have been resolved and that sanitation is at an acceptable level. It is highly suggested to increase visits from your pest control operator to more than the current visit every two weeks and to have the PCO check for any activity inside the drop ceilings of the first floor and basement. The person in charge states they do not always close the doors at the cafe that lead to the museum after closing and we discussed needing to close those doors to prevent pest entry. Send the IPM reports to isdhealth@boston.gov
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Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)Inspector note: Observed the handle for the door of the microwave broken and missing; repair or replace the microwave door handle.
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System Maintained in Good Repair (C)Inspector note: The water from the two-compartment prep sink leaks onto the floor when running from the pipe leading to the air gap; repair or replace so that the water is not spilling onto the ground when the sinks are in use.
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Outer Openings Protected (C)Inspector note: The two doors of the cafe leading to the museum were observed propped open during the inspection and a door in the basement prep kitchen was observed propped open; outer doors should remain closed to prevent pest entry.
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Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)Inspector note: Observed the yellow hood inspection stickers expired July 2026; have an approved hood cleaner perform service and provide updated hood inspection stickers at the first floor and basement hoods.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Fail on December 11, 2025: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 7 previous findings did not recur.
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