320 Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, 320 Cafe has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average is 88, putting 320 Cafe squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Surface of the 6 top burner with excess carbon build-up. Interior of the single door Blodget oven with excess carbon buyild-up. Address and clean to remove all.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee observed with tongs in back pocket of pants. Discontinue and store all equipment in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-307.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the hand sink near ht ediah machine is leaking. Address and mak any necessary repairs. Small pipe leading to the dish machine is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
86
Jun 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: As discussed please be sure to date market the containers in the walk in. Multiple without labels.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to be sure food container for the bulk food containers have labels. A few found on the cooking line shelf.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: POC will need to clean off the grime built up on the top of the dishwasher.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to discontinue to store drink in ice machine. Please removed and change out the ice.
590.003/3-307.11-C
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Mar 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: As discussed please clean the white inside lip of the ice machine.
590.004/4-602.11-P
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the wall in the kitchen behind the toaster and waffle maker for dust build up.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the exterior of the ice machine and the filters. Top of the dishwasher
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. Hood sticker good until April 2025
590.004/4-202.18-C
74
Oct 15, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters. Hood sticker good until Dec 2024
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Please clean in place cooking and food storage equipment.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Leak from dishwasher has been called in to be repaired also the drain from the ice machine into on have of the prep sink.
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Apr 23, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: PIC has a two bay prep sink. Please have a plumber install a air gap.
590.005/5-202.13-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked sausages home fries and hash being stored at room temperature. %4F to 60F. PIC moved into a refrigerator.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Wire shelves and fan cover in walk in will need to be cleaned from build up.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Filters on cooking line will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker expired in Feb. PIC is working on finding a new hood cleaning company. Told him he could look on BFD web page to a list of hood cleaning companys.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Please scrap the peeling paint above three bay sink.
590.006/6-101.11-C
64
Aug 29, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Food Safety Certificate is expired (8-2022). Please provide an up to date certificate or a paid receipt with a date when you will be taken the class. 8-4-23 PIC has a class Monday 8-7-23
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters on cooking line will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker expired in June 2023. Please have both cleaned. 8-4-23 PIC stated that the hood will be clean on the 28Th
590.004/4-202.18-C
90
Jul 25, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Home fries at 74F sausage 65F and chicken 78F. PIC address violations and will properly hold foods at the proper temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to date mark product in the walk in as discussed.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior on dishwasher. Visibly soiled. Clean exterior of bulk food containers. Soiled.
590.004/4-202.16-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Food Safety Certificate is expired (8-2022). Please provide an up to date certificate or a paid receipt with a date when you will be taken the class.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters on cooking line will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker expired in June 2023. Please have both cleaned.
590.004/4-202.18-C
67
Jun 3, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: They are not date marking items in the cooler. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: The floor near the dishwasher is damaged. Repair to provide a smooth cleanable surface
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 320 Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 320 Cafe on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 320 Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at 320 Cafe.
How does 320 Cafe compare to other restaurants in West Roxbury?
320 Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the West Roxbury average of 88.
Has 320 Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 320 Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 320 Cafe 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 320 Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 320 Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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