Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Sunny Cafe

Name: Sunny Cafe
Address: 1000 Bennington St, Boston, MA

1000 Bennington St

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

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14 inspections

Inspection

Sep 22, 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

Hood Vent Sticker observed expired 9/20/2026/ Per PIC appointment is scheduled for 9/27/26/ Provide updated sticker

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, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 11, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

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

Inspector’s notes

Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing

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Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed the basement handwashing sink dispensing only cold water. hot water was not availabel when the faucet was turned on. The PIC was informed and instruceted to restore an adequate hot water supply to the basement sink.

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.

Jul 28, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing

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Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

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.

Mar 26, 2026

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers

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, Mar 26, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 15, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 15, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 9, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-403.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

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Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood Vent missing cleaning sticker. Provide.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 9, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 4, 2025

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-403.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood Vent missing cleaning sticker. Provide.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 4, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 26, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 26, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 19, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 19, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 30, 2024

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed paper towels being used to wipe cutting board. Use proper sanitizer solution and wiping cloths.

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 590.008/8-103.12-PFOther

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Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Lab test record more than 1 year old. Provide a current one.

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 30, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 24, 2024

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed paper towels being used to wipe cutting board. Use proper sanitizer solution and wiping cloths.

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 590.008/8-103.12-PFOther

Official wording

Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Lab test record more than 1 year old. Provide a current one.

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 24, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 23, 2024

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed wet paper towels at prep area. Discontinue use wiping cloths stored in sanitizer solution.

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 23, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 9, 2023

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood tag expired October 2023 / Cleaning scheduled for Sunday 11/5/23 Hood vent covers with visible grease build up / maintain vent covers in between hood cleanings

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, Nov 9, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 1, 2023

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood tag expired October 2023 / Cleaning scheduled for Sunday 11/5/23 Hood vent covers with visible grease build up / maintain vent covers in between hood cleanings

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, Nov 1, 2023 · Original Source