Inspection
Nov 10, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 10, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Raffles Boston-Cafeteria
40 Trinity Pl
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Quick Answers
- When was Raffles Boston-Cafeteria last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 10, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 10 inspections on record, from Dec 18, 2023 to Nov 10, 2026.
- Has Raffles Boston-Cafeteria ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 10 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 18, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
10 inspectionsInspection
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 contaminationcriticalCode 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 temperatureOfficial 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 contaminationcriticalCode 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 temperatureOfficial 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 temperaturenotedCode 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 findingOfficial 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 findingcriticalCode 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 temperatureOfficial 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.
More about other findingcriticalCode 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 findingOfficial 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 findingcriticalCode 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 findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 18, 2023 · Original Source
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