A Sanctuary Cafe

80 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, A Sanctuary Cafe has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “system maintained in good repair”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water faucet on dump sink is loose. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Nov 15, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water faucet on dump sink is broken. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Tongs stored next to handsink relocate or install splash guards. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-307.11-C
90
Jul 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures or supplies to cleanup V&D events. Handout provided. Provide kit.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide handwashing signage at basement restroom.
590.006/6-301.14-C
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was A Sanctuary Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at A Sanctuary Cafe on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at A Sanctuary Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at A Sanctuary Cafe.

How does A Sanctuary Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?

A Sanctuary Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has A Sanctuary Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at A Sanctuary Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at A Sanctuary 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.