Wentworth Institute of Technology has temporarily closed the Beatty Hall dining facility after city inspectors found evidence of mice during a Tuesday morning inspection. The college says the shutdown is voluntary while it and its dining provider work through the violations cited by inspectors. Students on campus say the issue has been obvious for a while, and no one seems sure when the hall will be serving food again.
What Inspectors Found
Boston Inspectional Services shared a six-page report with Boston 25 News that details multiple violations, including mice droppings and nesting areas around food and in serving zones. The report links to photos of what inspectors saw and orders that "the business shall remain closed until all violations have been corrected with all affected areas thoroughly cleaned and sanitized." Wentworth told reporters the Beatty cafe had passed inspection the previous week and that the school is now working with its dining provider on structural repairs, pest-management upgrades and stepped-up cleaning.
How Closures Work
The City of Boston's inspection portal outlines how food-service violations are classified and notes that permits can be temporarily suspended or operations shut down until inspectors verify that problems have been corrected and sanitation is adequate. The Mayor's Food Court page explains the violation codes and the city's process for suspending permits and conducting follow-up inspections. For background on the rules that apply in cases like Beatty Hall, see City of Boston Inspectional Services.
Students And The School's Response
On campus, students say the problem has been brewing for some time and that many have already been steering clear of the cafeteria. "If I see mice at a restaurant, I’m not going to stay," one junior told reporters, while others said they felt the response had been slow. Those student accounts and the school's statement were reported by Boston 25 News.
Where Students Can Eat Now
Beatty Hall houses the Beatty Dining Commons at 550 Huntington Avenue, and Wentworth's dining page notes that students can use alternate Colleges of the Fenway locations and meal-swipe options while Beatty is offline. The school's dining information also lays out meal-plan choices and retail spots that remain open during service interruptions. See Wentworth Institute of Technology for details.
What Happens Next
Wentworth says Beatty Hall will reopen only when the school is confident that all issues have been fully resolved and that the dining provider's work meets its standards. Mayor's Food Court guidance notes that temporary suspensions are lifted only after inspectors verify corrections and adequate sanitation practices. Students and campus staff say they will be watching for the follow-up inspection results and a clearer reopening timeline from the school.
