Inspection
May 5, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 5, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
129 Lake Street Cafe
127 Lake St
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
8 inspectionsInspection
Oct 29, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 29, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 9, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 9, 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
Apr 30, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-306.13-POther
Official wording
(A) Consumer Self-Service Operations (P)
Inspector’s notes
Pastry displayed for self service without sneeze guard or protection from consumer contamination. Cafe not open at time of inspection- pastry placed in bags for sale.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Food items for self-service sale without ingredient labels- pudding cups salad dressings cake slice. Ensure all self-service items are properly labeled.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 30, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 25, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-306.13-POther
Official wording
(A) Consumer Self-Service Operations (P)
Inspector’s notes
Pastry displayed for self service without sneeze guard or protection from consumer contamination. Cafe not open at time of inspection- pastry placed in bags for sale.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Food items for self-service sale without ingredient labels- pudding cups salad dressings cake slice. Ensure all self-service items are properly labeled.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 25, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 7, 2023
Passed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple items including cut tomatoes refried beans and cucumbers at 55F at the service line. Products were being held on a frozen pan of water Discontinue the practice of cold holding in this manner All products were removed and cooled to below 41F and cold holding procedures were reviewed with the PIC
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, Nov 7, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2023
Failed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple items including cut tomatoes refried beans and cucumbers at 55F at the service line. Products were being held on a frozen pan of water Discontinue the practice of cold holding in this manner All products were removed and cooled to below 41F and cold holding procedures were reviewed with the PIC
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, Oct 31, 2023 · Original Source
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