What is Gardner Museum Cafe's health inspection score?

Gardner Museum Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 71 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Gardner Museum Cafe last inspected?

Gardner Museum Cafe was last inspected on December 17, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Gardner Museum Cafe have?

Gardner Museum Cafe has 50 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Gardner Museum Cafe safe to eat at?

Gardner Museum Cafe has a good safety record with a score of 71/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Gardner Museum Cafe serve?

Gardner Museum Cafe serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Gardner Museum Cafe

Name: Gardner Museum Cafe
Address: 2 PALACE RD, Boston, 02115
Rating: 71

2 PALACE RD, Boston

Last Inspected: 12/17/2025

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0Good

American

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Dec 17, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.3

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygieneHigh Priority

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-33

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

On-site Corrections

+10 pts

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 67/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (71/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

Oct

Nov 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

Jul 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

4 intermediate

18 basic

Jul

Dec 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

4 intermediate

8 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

6 Routine

Dec 25

Routine InspectionLatestHE_Filed

1 High2 Med4 Basic

7 total1 risk factor6 corrected

81/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

590.002/2-301.11-PClean condition-Hands and Arms (P)Risk FactorCorrected−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)Corrected−5
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)Corrected−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)−2
590.006/6-201.11-CFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)Corrected−2
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)Corrected−2
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−28 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Corrected on-site credit (6 fixed)+12 pts

Dec 25

Routine InspectionHE_Fail

1 High2 Med4 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

67/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

590.002/2-301.11-PClean condition-Hands and Arms (P)Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)−5
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)−2
590.006/6-201.11-CFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)−2
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)−2
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)−2

Base deductions−28 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 25

Routine InspectionHE_Filed

1 High2 Med9 Basic

12 total1 risk factor10 corrected

75/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

590.003/3-304.15-P(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)Risk FactorCorrected−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)Corrected−5
590.004/4-302.13-PFTemperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)Corrected−5

Basic (9)

−18 pts

590.004/4-202.15-CCan Openers (C)Corrected−2
590.004/4-101.11-CCharacteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)−2
590.003/3-602.11-CFood Labels (C)Corrected−2
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)Corrected−2
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)Corrected−2
590.004/4-901.11-CEquipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)Corrected−2
590.004/4-904.11-C1Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination (C)Corrected−2
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)−2
590.006/6-201.11-CFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−38 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Corrected on-site credit (10 fixed)+16 pts

Jul 25

Routine InspectionHE_Fail

1 High2 Med9 Basic

12 total1 risk factor

57/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

590.003/3-304.15-P(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

590.004/4-302.13-PFTemperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)−5
590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)−5

Basic (9)

−18 pts

590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)−2
590.006/6-201.11-CFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)−2
590.004/4-904.11-C1Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination (C)−2
590.004/4-901.11-CEquipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)−2
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)−2
590.004/4-202.15-CCan Openers (C)−2
590.004/4-101.11-CCharacteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)−2
590.003/3-602.11-CFood Labels (C)−2
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)−2

Base deductions−38 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 24

Routine InspectionHE_Filed

6 Basic

6 total4 corrected

92/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

590.004/4-901.11-CEquipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)Corrected−2
590.004/4-903.11-C1(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)Corrected−2
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)−2
590.006/6-201.11-CFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)Corrected−2
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)Corrected−2
590.004/4-501.11-CGood Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Corrected on-site credit (4 fixed)+4 pts

Oct 24

Routine InspectionHE_Fail

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

590.006/6-201.11-CFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)−2
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)−2
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)−2
590.004/4-501.11-CGood Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)−2
590.004/4-901.11-CEquipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)−2
590.004/4-903.11-C1(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)−2

Base deductions−12 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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