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Raffles Boston-Cafeteria

40 Trinity Pl

Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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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

9 inspections

Inspection

Mar 9, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-306.11-PContamination

Official wording

Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)

Inspector’s notes

Self service desserts out for self service uncovered no sneeze protection. Provide.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature

Official wording

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Roasted chicken 111F. Product out of temperature for less than an hour removed from service and reheated to above 165F.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 9, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 2, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-306.11-PContamination

Official wording

Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)

Inspector’s notes

Self service desserts out for self service uncovered no sneeze protection. Provide.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature

Official wording

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Roasted chicken 111F. Product out of temperature for less than an hour removed from service and reheated to above 165F.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 2, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 16, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 16, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 29, 2025

Passed

2 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

Items in the salad bar(Cole slaw 50F Chop cucumber 52F Chop tomato 54F Feta cheese 52F)reading 50-54F for 20-30 min. Maintain cold holding 41F or below PIC to remove to blast chiller to cool/hold 41F or below Discussed cooling & cold holding with the PIC

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
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

The 2025 Health Permit has not been paid. Provide payment PIC instructed to email ISDHealth@Boston.gov to request a bill and a payment link. A 24 hour notice to provide payment has been issued.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 29, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 21, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

The 2025 Health Permit has not been paid. Provide payment PIC instructed to email ISDHealth@Boston.gov to request a bill and a payment link. A 24 hour notice to provide payment has been issued.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
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

Items in the salad bar(Cole slaw 50F Chop cucumber 52F Chop tomato 54F Feta cheese 52F)reading 50-54F for 20-30 min. Maintain cold holding 41F or below PIC to remove to blast chiller to cool/hold 41F or below Discussed cooling & cold holding with the PIC

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 21, 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

May 29, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 29, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 27, 2023

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Expired milk observed in dairy refrigerator. Person in charge disacrded.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode 590.007/7-201.11-POther

Official wording

Separation-Storage (P)

Inspector’s notes

Spray bottles with chemicals are stored above and around food product. Person in charge removed.

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, Dec 27, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 18, 2023

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Expired milk observed in dairy refrigerator. Person in charge disacrded.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.007/7-201.11-POther

Official wording

Separation-Storage (P)

Inspector’s notes

Spray bottles with chemicals are stored above and around food product. Person in charge removed.

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, Dec 18, 2023 · Original Source

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