Annie's Bakery & Cafe

753 E Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Annie's Bakery & Cafe stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 6, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

That's lower than the typical South Boston restaurant, which scores around 87. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 6, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Preventing contamination from hands (p)

Inspector notes: Observed cookies being handled without gloves while packaging. Discussed with PIC to ensure all food handlers are properly handling ready to eat foods with clean gloves. COS

590.003(C)/3-301.11-P

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed grab n go cookies and brownies stored on front counter without proper labels. Provide food labels on all grab n go items with the minimum requirements including ingredients

590.003/3-602.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Observed soiled knife stored in knife rack; spills inside / outside ice machine (front); dusty filters on ice machine (back); food debris and spills inside upright 2 door freezer and walk in freezer. Thoroughly clean with frequency to remove all spills / soils / dust and food debris and maintain clean

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed spills on floors underneath front handsink and heavy food splatter on walls under shelves in back area. Thoroughly clean and maintain clean and dry

590.006/6-201.11-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food handlers without hair restraints. Provide hair nets for employees

590.002/2-402.11-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Observed hot water faucet damaged on front handsink. Repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

Jun 9, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 13, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 28, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 30, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed equipment inside the handsink. Remove and DC storing equipment inside the handsink.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Observed soils and debris on the handsink fixtures. Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.18-C

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

Inspector notes: Observed food spills on the interior and exterior of refrigeration and freezer equipment. Clean to remove

590.004/4-601.11-C

Oct 5, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Annie's Bakery & Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Annie's Bakery & Cafe on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Annie's Bakery & Cafe compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

Annie's Bakery & Cafe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the South Boston average of 87.

Has Annie's Bakery & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Annie's Bakery & Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Annie's Bakery & Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Annie's Bakery & Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Annie's Bakery & Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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