Angela's Cafe

131 Lexington St, East Boston, MA 02128

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2022, Angela's Cafe has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 7, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to six violations.

The pattern that stands out is “food storage containers identified with common name of food”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in East Boston average 91, so Angela's Cafe trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Backflow prevention (p)

Inspector notes: Food prep sink observed without an air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the install of an air gap to: keila.depina@boston.gov/a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected

590.005/5-402.11-P

Before use after cleaning (p)

Inspector notes: Observed staff washing dishes and air drying without prior sanitizing. Discontinue. PIC to train staff on warewashing

590.004/4-702.11-P

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Basement handwashing sink observed without paper towels. Provide and maintain all the time

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink near 3 bay sink observed blocked with cooking pan on it. Discontinue and use for handwashing only to prevent contamination by hand

590.005/5-205.11-PF

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: The three bay sink was not set up properly. Properly train the employees to wash equipment in soapy water rinse in clean water sanitize in the third bay and then air dry the items.

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy duty tape applied to the ceiling tile above the cooking line. Remove and repair the ceiling tile

590.006/6-201.17-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers

590.003/3-302.12-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Observed utensils (wood spoons and tongs ) stored hanging from the ceiling pipes above the prep area. Remove Observed soiled dishes stored inside middle and third compartment of 3 bay sink. Discontinue

590.003/3-307.11-C

Aug 14, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Can opener with encrusted food debris. Clean and sanitize properly.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly. Ceilimg tiles near cooking line with stains. Replace.

590.006/6-501.13-C

Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)

Inspector notes: Floor at lower level with peeled sealing paint. Re-paint to seal it.

590.006/6-201.13-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Exterior of fryolator at cooking line with grease build up. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Some bulk food containers without proper label. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Jan 24, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Ice machine interior soiled. Clean and samitize properly.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Observed open bags with bulk food unit. Store in enclosed commercial grade containers.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored wet on counters (both levels). Store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Shelves at warewashing section soiled. Clean properly.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Handwashing aids and devices use restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Soap dispenser placed at prep sink area. Remove.

590.006/6-301.13-C

Jun 6, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Kitchen floors missing tiles in areas / Replace Basement floors worn / Repaint

590.006/6-101.11-C

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Door and threshold to back basement stairs visibly soiled / Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.12-C

Nov 3, 2022

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)

Inspector notes: Basement prep sink is also being used as a hand sink / Discontinue and install a separate hard plumbed hand sink in the basement

590.005/5-203.11-PF

May 3, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Angela's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Angela's Cafe on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Angela's Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Angela's Cafe.

How does Angela's Cafe compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Angela's Cafe most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Angela's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Angela's Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Angela's Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Angela's Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Angela's Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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