1st Floor Cafe @ Tufts Medical Center

750 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111

Healthcare Facility

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited 1st Floor Cafe @ Tufts Medical Center six times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 15, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood contact surfaces”, which has been cited two times.

Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; 1st Floor Cafe @ Tufts Medical Center is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the fryer cabinets to remove food soils.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Dec 12, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Interior of the front loaded Garland ovens visibly soiled and with carbon build-up. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Jun 17, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Pipe under the single bay preparation sink is leaking. Repair.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Jul 10, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 1, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Damaged ceiling tiles in lobby cafe area. Person in charge indicated a service call has been placed. Repair.

590.006/6-201.16-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood filters soiled with dust and debris. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Oct 6, 2023

Routine

2 major violations.

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(a )cooling methods (pf)

Inspector notes: Cooked chicken at 64F Cooked beef burgers at 82F Chincken and beef cooling in refrigerator in small pans. Staff spread out foods on sheet trays to cool. Foods cooked in last hour. Spread foods out to ensure cooling.

590.003/3-501.15-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: 8-301.11 Operating without a permit. Next day closure notice. Complete application and pay for Health permit at 1010 Massachusetts Ave.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 1st Floor Cafe @ Tufts Medical Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 1st Floor Cafe @ Tufts Medical Center on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 1st Floor Cafe @ Tufts Medical Center?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 1st Floor Cafe @ Tufts Medical Center.

How does 1st Floor Cafe @ Tufts Medical Center compare to other restaurants in Boston?

1st Floor Cafe @ Tufts Medical Center most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has 1st Floor Cafe @ Tufts Medical Center's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 1st Floor Cafe @ Tufts Medical Center have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 1st Floor Cafe @ Tufts Medical Center means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 1st Floor Cafe @ Tufts Medical Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 1st Floor Cafe @ Tufts Medical Center is inspected around two times per year on average.

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