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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Bostonia Cafe

1 City Hall Pz

Last inspected Sep 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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1 inspection

Inspection

Sep 29, 2026

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5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted no prep sink to wash fruits and vegetables before prepping.Provide

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.

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majorCode 590.004/4-301.12-PFCleaning and sanitizing

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Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted only 2 bay sink for warewashing.Provide a 3 bay sink to effectively wash dishes

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.

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majorCode 590.005/5-204.11-PFHandwashing

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Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted no hand sink in the front service area and sandwich assembly line.Provide

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

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Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Seal all the holes in the wall by the oven.

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.

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minorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted mold like substance on the wall near the ice machine.Clean with frequency

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 29, 2026 · Original Source

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