Al's State Street Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Al's State Street Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.
“Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Al's State Street Cafe's 78 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Several food products stored under the grill recorded Potabella Mushroom-59F/Sliced Peppers-69F.Remove and store in a hot cabinet to maintain 135F
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several food items in the standin refrigerator in the front without date marking.Provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
78
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: No hand wash observed by employees when switching tasks. PIC to retrain staff on hand wash procedures.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw Shave steak observed stored next to lettuce . Separate and maintain to avoid possible contamination. Corrected on site by PIC.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Reach in Unit/ Properly date mark all ready to eat food.Provide made/discard date to all food prepped before storing in the refrigerator
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips on site. Provide accurate testing strips for sanitizer
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired 8.17.25. Provide updated sticker
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeze bottles observed without labels. Provide and maintain
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Multiples boxes and bucket containing food observed stored on the ground. Elevate and maintain.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: remove all cardbord boxes from the floor and shelving in the kitchen
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed heavily scored. Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink observed with sponge to wash dishes. Remove all sponges and discontinue using on food contact surfaces
590.004/4-101.16-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mise dropping observed in the kitchen area under the food shelving / clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff working on RTE foods without proper hair restraint.Provide and maintain
590.002/2-402.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Food soils and debris observed in the handsink clean to remove and discontinue utilizing the handsink for purposes other then hand washing. Retrain staff
590.006/6-501.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: All floors in kitchen storage room front counter area and warewashing rooms observed in need of deep cleaning to remove debris build up.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom observed without cover waste receptacle / provide covered waste receptacle
590.005/5-501.17-C
35
Mar 31, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 29, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils on the meat slicer. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Personal items and shirts stored on boxes in uper level. Organize and clean area.
590.006/6-501.110-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings on the staircase and on the boxes stored in the upper space. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple shelves inside the pepsi cooler with heavy chipping and exposed metal. Replace or resurface to a smooth durability surface.
590.004/4-101.11-C
82
Feb 15, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Large hole in ceiling over clean equipment. Cover until repairs can be made to prevent contamination of clean equipment. Bathroom door knob missing. Repair and remove paper towels to close opening.
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Feb 14, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Large hole in ceiling over clean equipment. Cover until repairs can be made to prevent contamination of clean equipment. Bathroom door knob missing. Repair and remove paper towels to close opening.
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Feb 1, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration units with missing thermometers. Replace
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils and debris located on handsinks. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Large hole in ceiling over clean equipment. Cover until repairs can be made to prevent contamination of clean equipment. Bathroom door knob missing. Repair and remove paper towels to close opening.
590.006/6-501.11-C
82
Nov 3, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom fan heavily soiled with dust buildup. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 9/22. Provide valid inspection sticker
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Jun 15, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Rust and chipped shelves in refrigeration units. Reseal or Replace
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Missing thermometers in cold holding case. Provide
590.004/4-204.112-C
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Al's State Street Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Al's State Street Cafe on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Al's State Street Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Al's State Street Cafe.
How does Al's State Street Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Al's State Street Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Al's State Street Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Al's State Street Cafe have averaged around six 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 State 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.
How often is Al's State Street Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Al's State Street Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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