Inspection
Jul 30, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 30, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Honeycomb Cafe
107 Savin Hill Av
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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
12 inspectionsInspection
Feb 3, 2026
Passed
4 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
Raw whole eggs out at room temperatures 66F. Must be cold held at 45F or below.
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 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood filters will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker good until Feb 2026
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 issuesmajorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Flip top unit on cooking line had the yop open and food temperatures between 43F to 46F. PIC will need to keep lid closed when not busy. Unit was at 40F.
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 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Hand sink next to cookline blocked with a refrigerator and tables. Sink must be available to wash hands.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 3, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 27, 2026
Failed
4 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
Raw whole eggs out at room temperatures 66F. Must be cold held at 45F or below.
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 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood filters will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker good until Feb 2026
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 issuesmajorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Flip top unit on cooking line had the yop open and food temperatures between 43F to 46F. PIC will need to keep lid closed when not busy. Unit was at 40F.
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 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Hand sink next to cookline blocked with a refrigerator and tables. Sink must be available to wash hands.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 27, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 12, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s notes
No Air Gap at the prep sink provide.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 12, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 8, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s notes
No Air Gap at the prep sink provide.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 8, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 6, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s notes
No Air Gap at the prep sink provide.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 6, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 19, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Evidence of mice droppings on floor below storage shelving at basement area clean sanitize floor and provide a current pest control report.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Repair openings along base of wall at the basement area.
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, Mar 19, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 10, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Evidence of mice droppings on floor below storage shelving at basement area clean sanitize floor and provide a current pest control report.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Repair openings along base of wall at the basement area.
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, Mar 10, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 18, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Some squeeze bottles are not labeled provide with ingredient name.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.
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 18, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 11, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Some squeeze bottles are not labeled provide with ingredient name.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.
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 11, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 1, 2024
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean stairs to basement.
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 1, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 12, 2023
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
Bulk food containers will need to be labled.
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, Oct 12, 2023 · Original Source