Al's High Street Cafe

176 High St, Boston, MA 02110
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Al's High Street Cafe. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Al's High Street Cafe on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles observed with no label. Provide
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Vended time/temperature control for safety food original container (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles observed without label. Provide.
590.003/3-305.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee observed eating behind line. Discontinue.
590.003/3-307.11-C
82
Sep 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Al's High Street Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Al's High Street Cafe on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Al's High Street Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Al's High Street Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Al's High Street Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Al's High Street Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Al's High Street 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.