Inspection
Jul 27, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 27, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Al's High Street Cafe
176 High St
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
4 inspectionsInspection
Feb 10, 2026
Passed
4 recorded violations
notedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
2026 Health permit is unpaid. Email isdhealth@boston.gov to request a link for payment.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingminorCode 590.003/3-305.13-CFood temperature
Official wording
Vended Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Original Container (C)
Inspector’s notes
Squeeze bottles observed without label. Provide.
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 temperatureminorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Employee observed eating behind line. Discontinue.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationmajorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Chemical spray bottles observed with no label. Provide
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 10, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 3, 2026
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.13-CFood temperature
Official wording
Vended Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Original Container (C)
Inspector’s notes
Squeeze bottles observed without label. Provide.
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 temperatureminorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Employee observed eating behind line. Discontinue.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationmajorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Chemical spray bottles observed with no label. Provide
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
2026 Health permit is unpaid. Email isdhealth@boston.gov to request a link for payment.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 3, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 29, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 29, 2025 · Original Source