Inspection
May 22, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 22, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Home Run Cafe
1269 Massachusetts Av
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The full inspection history
9 inspectionsInspection
Dec 10, 2025
Report filed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-204.115-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Wash gauge on the high temp dish broken Repair
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 temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-501.15-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide data plate for the high temp dish machine.
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 problemsminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Repair the 3 bay sink to provide an extension to the water hose to reach all the sinks.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 10, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 4, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
7 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-204.115-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Wash gauge on the high temp dish broken Repair
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 temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-501.15-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide data plate for the high temp dish machine.
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 problemsminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Repair the 3 bay sink to provide an extension to the water hose to reach all the sinks.
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide a door sweep to the back door near the stairs.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
The trash area heavily greased.Clean Remove all items not in use Oil barrels.
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide toilet seat for womens restroom.
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker expired in July 2025. Service
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, Nov 4, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 27, 2025
Failed
7 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-204.115-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Wash gauge on the high temp dish broken Repair
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 temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-501.15-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide data plate for the high temp dish machine.
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 problemsminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Repair the 3 bay sink to provide an extension to the water hose to reach all the sinks.
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide a door sweep to the back door near the stairs.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
The trash area heavily greased.Clean Remove all items not in use Oil barrels.
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide toilet seat for womens restroom.
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker expired in July 2025. Service
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, Oct 27, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 15, 2024
Passed
10 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Maria was not able to demonstrate Illness policy for employees.Provide and retrain staff
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
wet wiping cloths need to be in a sanitizer solution. Retrain staff/Monitor
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 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
In the refrigerator near the hand sink prepped food without date mark. 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 temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Black spots inside the ice machine.Clean to remove Black spots in the walkin in the basement on the fan and a bucket of black liquid stored under the fans. Clean/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 problemsminorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Trash area outside has lot of clutter and heavy grease build. Clean with frequency
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 issuesminorCode 590.005/5-501.17-COther
Official wording
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Inspector’s notes
In the womens bathroom provide covered receptacle for sanitary products.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Intensity-Lighting (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide adequate lighting in the walkin downstairs. 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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Mens restroom hand sink has a broken faucet. 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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Heavily soiled floor under the 3 bay sink and behind the Ice machine.Clean with frequency Floors in the walkin basement heavily soiled.Clean Kitchen floor on the cookline soiled. Clean
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.19-COther
Official wording
Closing Toilet Room Doors (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide soap in the mens room. COS by the PIC Toilet seat broken in the mens room.Repair
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, Nov 15, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 8, 2024
Failed
10 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Maria was not able to demonstrate Illness policy for employees.Provide and retrain staff
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
wet wiping cloths need to be in a sanitizer solution. Retrain staff/Monitor
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 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
In the refrigerator near the hand sink prepped food without date mark. 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 temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Black spots inside the ice machine.Clean to remove Black spots in the walkin in the basement on the fan and a bucket of black liquid stored under the fans. Clean/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 problemsminorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Trash area outside has lot of clutter and heavy grease build. Clean with frequency
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 issuesminorCode 590.005/5-501.17-COther
Official wording
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Inspector’s notes
In the womens bathroom provide covered receptacle for sanitary products.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Intensity-Lighting (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide adequate lighting in the walkin downstairs. 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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Mens restroom hand sink has a broken faucet. 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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Heavily soiled floor under the 3 bay sink and behind the Ice machine.Clean with frequency Floors in the walkin basement heavily soiled.Clean Kitchen floor on the cookline soiled. Clean
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.19-COther
Official wording
Closing Toilet Room Doors (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide soap in the mens room. COS by the PIC Toilet seat broken in the mens room.Repair
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, Nov 8, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 7, 2024
Passed
5 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther
Official wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed raw meat stored above ready to eat food in upright 2 door refrigerated unit near handsink. Discussed with PIC to maintain raw and ready to eat foods stored seperately in refrigerated unit. PIC corrected on site
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed mold like substance inside ice machine and food spills inside deep freezer in basment and microwave. Clean all to remove mold like substances and spills
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 problemsminorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed employee in kitchen without hair net. Provide to prevent food contamination
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed gap at rear exit door. Discussed with PIC to install door sweep to prevent pest entry
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple damaged / cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen. Repair to prevent food / water harborage
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 7, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 31, 2024
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed employee in kitchen without hair net. Provide to prevent food contamination
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 issuescriticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther
Official wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed raw meat stored above ready to eat food in upright 2 door refrigerated unit near handsink. Discussed with PIC to maintain raw and ready to eat foods stored seperately in refrigerated unit. PIC corrected on site
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed mold like substance inside ice machine and food spills inside deep freezer in basment and microwave. Clean all to remove mold like substances and spills
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed gap at rear exit door. Discussed with PIC to install door sweep to prevent pest entry
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple damaged / cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen. Repair to prevent food / water harborage
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 31, 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