Inspection
Sep 3, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 3, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Code 10 Restaurant Cafe
2 E Concord St
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The full inspection history
11 inspectionsInspection
Jun 11, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Missing allergen awareness certificate - [ names do not match ] provide
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesmajorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Several items on the menu are missing the proper consumer advoisry - 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 temperatureOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 11, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 3, 2026
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Missing allergen awareness certificate - [ names do not match ] provide
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesmajorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Several items on the menu are missing the proper consumer advoisry - 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 temperatureOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 3, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 2, 2025
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 2, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 26, 2025
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observe multiple squeeze bottles stored in refrigerated unit without labels. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside. COS
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, Aug 26, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 26, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 26, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 17, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
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
Observed pasta stored in reach in unit @ 48F. Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed.
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 temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed no chlorine test strips on site. Provide and maintain
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, Jul 17, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 10, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
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
Observed pasta stored in reach in unit @ 48F. Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed.
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 temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed no chlorine test strips on site. Provide and maintain
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, Jul 10, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 17, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed expired Certified Food Protection Manager certificate and Allergen Awareness Certificate. Instructed PIC to submit confirmation upon registering for course to the Health Division
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesminorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple squeeze bottles without identification. Discussed with PIC to provide label of the common name of food products stored inside.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed sliced deli meats / produce held over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Discussed with PIC to provide date marking on all ready to eat foods held in refrigerated units
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, Apr 17, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 10, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed expired Certified Food Protection Manager certificate and Allergen Awareness Certificate. Instructed PIC to submit confirmation upon registering for course to the Health Division
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesminorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple squeeze bottles without identification. Discussed with PIC to provide label of the common name of food products stored inside.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed sliced deli meats / produce held over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Discussed with PIC to provide date marking on all ready to eat foods held in refrigerated units
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, Apr 10, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 4, 2023
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 4, 2023 · Original Source