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Cp Cafe

Name: Cp Cafe
Address: 205 Newbury St, Boston, MA

205 Newbury St

Last inspected May 12, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

10 inspections

Inspection

May 12, 2026

Passed

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s notes

Quats from the mixer at the three compartment sink tested at 150ppm or lower the person in charge swapped the bulk container for a new quats conatiner and solution still tested at 150ppm or lower; person in charge was able to mix solution in red sanitizer buckets by hand to 400ppm and placed a service call to have the mixer repaired while the Health Inspector was on site. Chemical sanitizers should be at manafacturer specifications.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

minorCode 590.005/5-501.111-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

One of the doors for the outdoor trash receptacles is broken or missing; repair or replace the door for the outdoor trash receptacle.

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

At the rear exit to the alleyway from the kitchen observed a gap in the bottom right of the door and frame when the door is closed; repair or replace the door and frame or add weather stripping to prevent pest entry.

In plain English

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

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notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Provide signage visible to customers stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available to view upon request." Post allergy awareness poster in back of house for staff Post Site Cleanliness License Provide at least one person on staff trained in the choke saver technique

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 12, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 5, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

minorCode 590.005/5-501.111-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

One of the doors for the outdoor trash receptacles is broken or missing; repair or replace the door for the outdoor trash receptacle.

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

In plain English

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

More about other finding

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 5, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 4, 2025

Passed

7 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s notes

Food handlers observed without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ice scoop stored in ice in kitchen. Store scoops to the side not inside machine to avoid contamination from hands.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.14-PFood temperature

Official wording

Cooling (P)

Inspector’s notes

Cooked eggs from morning on counter at 66F. Estimated time 5 hours. Discarded. Cool foods according to Code parameters.

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 temperature

majorCode 590.003/3-501.15-PFFood temperature

Official wording

(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Cooked quinoe in plastic container with lid at 150F. Cool foods in metal uncovered.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floor drain at service line dump sink soiled. Clean to avoid attracting pests.

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

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Hand sink at service station blocked with ice bin. Keep hand sinks clear for hand washing only at all times.

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.

Official wording

Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple spray bottles without labels. Label all spray bottles to prevent contamination.

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, Nov 4, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 24, 2025

Failed

7 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s notes

Food handlers observed without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ice scoop stored in ice in kitchen. Store scoops to the side not inside machine to avoid contamination from hands.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.14-PFood temperature

Official wording

Cooling (P)

Inspector’s notes

Cooked eggs from morning on counter at 66F. Estimated time 5 hours. Discarded. Cool foods according to Code parameters.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.003/3-501.15-PFFood temperature

Official wording

(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Cooked quinoe in plastic container with lid at 150F. Cool foods in metal uncovered.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floor drain at service line dump sink soiled. Clean to avoid attracting pests.

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

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Hand sink at service station blocked with ice bin. Keep hand sinks clear for hand washing only at all times.

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.

Official wording

Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple spray bottles without labels. Label all spray bottles to prevent contamination.

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, Oct 24, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 9, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 9, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 20, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 20, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 10, 2024

Passed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Prepared food items in retail refrigerator for self service without complete labels. Labeling information provided via email.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Back door open to street. Provide screen to prevent pests from entering kitchen.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s notes

Food handlers without hair restraints. Provide hats or hair nets.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

majorCode 590.003/3-501.15-PFFood temperature

Official wording

(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Egg tarts in refrigerator covered with plastic lid at 65F. Lid removed. Cool foods completely to 41F before covering.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Debris under table with oven. Soils and spills at floor drain under dump sink. Clean to avoid attrating pests

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, Jun 10, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 3, 2024

Failed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-501.15-PFFood temperature

Official wording

(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Egg tarts in refrigerator covered with plastic lid at 65F. Lid removed. Cool foods completely to 41F before covering.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Debris under table with oven. Soils and spills at floor drain under dump sink. Clean to avoid attrating pests

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 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Back door open to street. Provide screen to prevent pests from entering kitchen.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s notes

Food handlers without hair restraints. Provide hats or hair nets.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Prepared food items in retail refrigerator for self service without complete labels. Labeling information provided via email.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

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

Inspection

Nov 13, 2023

Passed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Establishment does not have a vomit and diarreah clean up kit on site- Ordered at the time of the inspection

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 590.004/4-301.13-CWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Drain boards (C)

Inspector’s notes

Equipment and 3 bay in the back area was not installed as notated in the approved plans. A disposal is is in place in the drain board at the wash end of the 3 bay sink Provide approved area for soiled equipment Per the PIC additional shelving will be installed above the 3 bay sink for clean equipment Cart for soiled dishes ordered at the time of the inspection

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No irrreversible thermometer on site for high temperature dishwasher- Ordered at the time of the inspection

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer from an automated system at the 3 bay sink is measuring above 500ppm quats- Technician contacted at the time of the inspection

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, Nov 13, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 9, 2023

Failed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Establishment does not have a vomit and diarreah clean up kit on site- Ordered at the time of the inspection

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 590.004/4-301.13-CWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Drain boards (C)

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No irrreversible thermometer on site for high temperature dishwasher- Ordered at the time of the inspection

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer from an automated system at the 3 bay sink is measuring above 500ppm quats- Technician contacted at the time of the inspection

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, Nov 9, 2023 · Original Source