Inspection
Feb 24, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 24, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Cafe Darq
40 Beach St
Last inspected Feb 24, 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
7 inspectionsInspection
Oct 17, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 11, 2025
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Under three bay sink is soiled with food debris and build up. Clean to remove.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 11, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 11, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor under production unit is soiled. Back of house floor under production unit is soiled. Clean to remove soils.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther
Official wording
Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Live dog observed inside establishment. Employee did not ask if it was a service dog. Only service animals allowed on site.
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, Sep 11, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 3, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor under production unit is soiled. Back of house floor under production unit is soiled. Clean to remove soils.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther
Official wording
Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Live dog observed inside establishment. Employee did not ask if it was a service dog. Only service animals allowed on site.
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, Sep 3, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 9, 2024
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Milk spill on bottom of back of house refrigerator. Clean to remove.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Back of house hand sink blocked. Person in charge corrected.
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.
More about handwashing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther
Official wording
Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Expired yogurt in back of house production unit. Discard all expired items.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Chemical spray bottle 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 9, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 2, 2024
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Milk spill on bottom of back of house refrigerator. Clean to remove.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Back of house hand sink blocked. Person in charge corrected.
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.
More about handwashing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther
Official wording
Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Expired yogurt in back of house production unit. Discard all expired items.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Chemical spray bottle 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 2, 2024 · Original Source