Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Poe-Lenta Italian Cafe - Kioskno. 31

Name: Poe-Lenta Italian Cafe - Kioskno. 31
Address: 80 Causeway St, Boston, MA

80 Causeway St

Last inspected Sep 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Inspection

Sep 22, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

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Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted RTE foods Pomodoro sauce with no date Marking.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 temperature

majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

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Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No paper towel for the hand washing sink.Provide

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

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Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted RTE foods passed 7 day shelf life.Discard Ceasar Dressing made in house/Hot Sauce/Basil Mayo

In plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 14, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted RTE foods Pomodoro sauce with no date Marking.Provide

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No paper towel for the hand washing sink.Provide

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted RTE foods passed 7 day shelf life.Discard Ceasar Dressing made in house/Hot Sauce/Basil Mayo

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, Sep 14, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 12, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted hood sticker expired 12/3/25.Service and email picture of the hood sticker and an invoice.

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, Feb 12, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 10, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted hood sticker expired 12/3/25.Service and email picture of the hood sticker and an invoice.

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, Feb 10, 2026 · Original Source