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Berkeley Perk Cafe

69 Berkeley St

Last inspected Sep 11, 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 inspections

Inspection

Sep 11, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-502.11-PFOther

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Variance Requirement (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed a single bay sink in the small kitchen area. PIC stated that he washes the vegetables in the single bay sink with a colander. Attached to this report will be a variance request form. Please fill this form out and send it back over to ISD Health for approval.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed dust on the ceiling fans. Clean to remove dust.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 11, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 4, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-502.11-PFOther

Official wording

Variance Requirement (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed a single bay sink in the small kitchen area. PIC stated that he washes the vegetables in the single bay sink with a colander. Attached to this report will be a variance request form. Please fill this form out and send it back over to ISD Health for approval.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed dust on the ceiling fans. Clean to remove dust.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 4, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 3, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Current certified food protection manager certificate is expired. Provide current.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

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Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of pest activity in basment on floor next to single use article storage & on stairs. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 3, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 27, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Current certified food protection manager certificate is expired. Provide current.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of pest activity in basment on floor next to single use article storage & on stairs. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 27, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 18, 2025

Report filed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hot water faucet stripped on handsink. Plumber has been called. New sink has been ordered for installation.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

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Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Front door with daylight at seams. Seal with pest proof materials. Parts ordered to seal front door.

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minorCode 590.009(E)Other

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Anti-Choking

Inspector’s notes

Choke save is expired. Provide current. (A) Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 18, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 11, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hot water faucet stripped on handsink. Plumber has been called. Leak from a pipe in basement ceiling. Repair.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Front door with daylight at seams. Seal with pest proof materials.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 590.009(E)Other

Official wording

Anti-Choking

Inspector’s notes

Choke save is expired. Provide current. (A) Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 11, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 13, 2024

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Open ceiling above single use article storage in basement. Seal with cleanable materials.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-304.11-CFacility maintenance

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Mechanical-Ventilation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Open flame butane burner in use without ansul system. Remove. Suggest electric induction cooktops.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 13, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 3, 2024

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source

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