Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Jonquils Cafe

Name: Jonquils Cafe
Address: 125 Newbury St, Boston, MA

125 Newbury St

Last inspected Jan 15, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

10 inspections

Inspection

Jan 15, 2025

Passed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-501.17-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Agents (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Detergent dispenser for 3 compartment sink wash bay not functioning. Repair as needed. Staff adding soap manually.

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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Interior chute of ice machine with black mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize. Corrected on site.

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 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Faucet at kitchen hand sink is loose and leaks. Repair/replace as needed to ensure proper hand washing. Service line dish machine leaks

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 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s notes

Rat droppings around base of hot water tank and behind service counter dish machine Clean and monitor. Send current pest 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 insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 15, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 8, 2025

Failed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-501.17-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Agents (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Detergent dispenser for 3 compartment sink wash bay not functioning. Repair as needed. Staff adding soap manually.

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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Interior chute of ice machine with black mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize. Corrected on site.

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 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Faucet at kitchen hand sink is loose and leaks. Repair/replace as needed to ensure proper hand washing. Service line dish machine leaks

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 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s notes

Rat droppings around base of hot water tank and behind service counter dish machine Clean and monitor. Send current pest report

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 8, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 31, 2024

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 12, 2024

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floor drain under combi oven not draining properly. Service as needed

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 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s notes

Send current pest report

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 12, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 5, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Debris under and behind dump sink at serviceline. Clean to avoid attracting pests. Water on floor under shelf in kitchen. Monitor drain for walk-in refrigerator. Clean and dry floor 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

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floor drain under combi oven not draining properly. Service as needed

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 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s notes

Send current pest report

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Live rat and rat droppings under dump sink at serviceline. PIC contacted pest control immediately. Remove rodent and provide pest report

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Toilet seat detached. Repair as needed.

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, Jul 5, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 27, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

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 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Live rat and rat droppings under dump sink at serviceline. PIC contacted pest control immediately. Remove rodent and provide pest report

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Toilet seat detached. Repair as needed.

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, Jun 27, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 17, 2024

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Soils under dump sink at service counter. Floor drains in kitchen with soils and debris. Water under combi oven. Sprays station area with soils. Clean and dry all areas 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 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Drain flies in basement kitchen. Provide current pest report. Clean area of standing water and soils to avoid attracting pests.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

majorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Spray bottle of sanitizer at service counter without label. Label all chemical containers 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

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

8-301.11 2024 Health Permit is unpaid. Contact isdhealth@boston.gov to arrange payment.

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, Jan 17, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 9, 2024

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Soils under dump sink at service counter. Floor drains in kitchen with soils and debris. Water under combi oven. Sprays station area with soils. Clean and dry all areas 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 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Drain flies in basement kitchen. Provide current pest report. Clean area of standing water and soils to avoid attracting pests.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

majorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Spray bottle of sanitizer at service counter without label. Label all chemical containers 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

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

8-301.11 2024 Health Permit is unpaid. Contact isdhealth@boston.gov to arrange payment.

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, Jan 9, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 11, 2023

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Frequency (C)

Inspector’s notes

Interior of high temperature dishwasher in the lower level with heavy soils- 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 problems

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Handwashing sink at the front service area is being used as a dump sink-Discontinue Fully clean and sanitize sink

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.

Oct 2, 2023

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Frequency (C)

Inspector’s notes

Interior of high temperature dishwasher in the lower level with heavy soils- 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 problems

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Handwashing sink at the front service area is being used as a dump sink-Discontinue Fully clean and sanitize sink

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.