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Sip Cafe

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Last inspected Jul 23, 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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9 inspections

Inspection

Jul 23, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.003/3-305.14-COther

Official wording

Food Preparation (C)

Inspector’s notes

No prep sink at location. PIC stated tomatoes and fruit are washed in sink. Provide a plumbers report for a prep sink instalation to apply for variance.

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, Jul 23, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 26, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.003/3-305.14-COther

Official wording

Food Preparation (C)

Inspector’s notes

No prep sink at location. PIC stated tomatoes and fruit are washed in sink. Provide a plumbers report for a prep sink instalation to apply for variance.

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, Jun 26, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 3, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.003/3-305.14-COther

Official wording

Food Preparation (C)

Inspector’s notes

No prep sink at location. PIC stated tomatoes and fruit are washed in sink. Provide a plumbers report for a prep sink instalation to apply for variance.

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, Jun 3, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 28, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.003/3-305.14-COther

Official wording

Food Preparation (C)

Inspector’s notes

No prep sink at location. PIC stated tomatoes and fruit are washed in sink. Provide a plumbers report for a prep sink instalation to apply for variance.

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, May 28, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 21, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.14-COther

Official wording

Food Preparation (C)

Inspector’s notes

No prep sink at location. PIC stated tomatoes and fruit are washed in sink. Provide a plumbers report for a prep sink instalation to apply for variance.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floor of walk in cooler observed with soils and empty cardboard boxes. Clean to remove.

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, May 21, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 13, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.14-COther

Official wording

Food Preparation (C)

Inspector’s notes

No prep sink at location. PIC stated tomatoes and fruit are washed in sink. Provide a plumbers report for a prep sink instalation to apply for variance.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floor of walk in cooler observed with soils and empty cardboard boxes. Clean to remove.

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, May 13, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 1, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.005/5-203.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Only two hand sink available in the front counter not convenient to cookline and warewash . Provide hank sink in the kitchen 11/14/2025 A Plumber will be on site November 20 to install the faucet on the hand sink in the kitchen

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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Open ceiling above beverage preparation area and kitchen area. Provide enclosed ceiling according to plan review ( smooth durabel and cleaneable)

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 1, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 14, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

10 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed staff working on RTE foods without proper hair restraint.Provide and maintain

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Raw marinade chicken stored next to cold cut ham Removed to store properly.( Corrected on site)

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s notes

Squeeze bottles without labels. Provide.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Storage room ( walk-in unit ) store all open boxes items 6 inch of the floor

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
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean interior / exterior all unit fridge to remove soils. sides of cookline equipment with soils. Interior of walk-in shelves walls floor with dried food / soils. Shelving in kitchen areas soiled. Interior cabinet with soils. Clean all equipment to remove.

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 590.005/5-203.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Only two hand sink available in the front counter not convenient to cookline and warewash . Provide hank sink in the kitchen 11/14/2025 A Plumber will be on site November 20 to install the faucet on the hand sink in the kitchen

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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Open ceiling above beverage preparation area and kitchen area. Provide enclosed ceiling according to plan review ( smooth durabel and cleaneable)

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

floors under and around equipment with accumulated debris. Clean to remove throughout the kitchen and front service area

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 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Hand sink at the front area observed without cleanser( soap). Provide

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.

More about handwashing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Hand sink at the front observed without paper towel. Provide

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, Nov 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 7, 2025

Failed

10 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed staff working on RTE foods without proper hair restraint.Provide and maintain

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Raw marinade chicken stored next to cold cut ham Removed to store properly.( Corrected on site)

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s notes

Squeeze bottles without labels. Provide.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Storage room ( walk-in unit ) store all open boxes items 6 inch of the floor

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
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean interior / exterior all unit fridge to remove soils. sides of cookline equipment with soils. Interior of walk-in shelves walls floor with dried food / soils. Shelving in kitchen areas soiled. Interior cabinet with soils. Clean all equipment to remove.

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 590.005/5-203.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Only two hand sink available in the front counter not convenient to cookline and warewash . Provide hank sink in the kitchen

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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Open ceiling above beverage preparation area and kitchen area. Provide enclosed ceiling according to plan review ( smooth durabel and cleaneable)

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

floors under and around equipment with accumulated debris. Clean to remove throughout the kitchen and front service area

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 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Hand sink at the front area observed without cleanser( soap). Provide

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.

More about handwashing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Hand sink at the front observed without paper towel. Provide

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, Nov 7, 2025 · Original Source

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