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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Madhouse Cafe

24 Blue Hill Av

Last inspected Jan 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

8 inspections

Inspection

Jan 30, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Unpaid fee for the 2026 City of Boston health permit - a current permit is needed to properly and legally operate a food service establishment in the City of Boston

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 30, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 28, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

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

Post PIC curent food safety certificate on site for the new manager

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 issues
minorCode 590.003/3-601.11-COther

Official wording

Standards of Identity (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clearly identify all baked goods on the front counter as discussed

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

Unpaid fee for the 2026 City of Boston health permit - a current permit is needed to properly and legally operate a food service establishment in the City of Boston

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 28, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 20, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Unpaid Fee for the City of Boston 2026 Health Permit - this needs to be addressed immediately- contact information provided to on site manager

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s notes

Post PIC curent food safety certificate on site for the new manager

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 issues
minorCode 590.003/3-601.11-COther

Official wording

Standards of Identity (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clearly identify all baked goods on the front counter as discussed

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, Jan 20, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 5, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

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

Observed ice machine with heavy soils inside and single door unit. Clean to remove all soils / mold-like substances from ice machine and refrigerated unit

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, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 27, 2025

Failed

1 recorded violation

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

Observed ice machine with heavy soils inside and single door unit. Clean to remove all soils / mold-like substances from ice machine and refrigerated unit

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, Oct 27, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 28, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 28, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 4, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed no flow of hot water @ handsink. Discussed with PIC to ensure a constant water flow of hot and cold water at handsink.

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, Mar 4, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 26, 2024

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed no flow of hot water @ handsink. Discussed with PIC to ensure a constant water flow of hot and cold water at handsink.

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, Feb 26, 2024 · Original Source

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