Ashburton Cafe

1 Ashburton Pl, Boston, MA 02108
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Ashburton Cafe has been inspected eight times since 2022. Ashburton Cafe was last inspected on Jan 21, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

“(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Ashburton Cafe's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Diced tomatoes on the cookline recorded 44.5F and Parfait Yogurt at Grab and go 44F.Monitor and as discussed with the PIC to chill the product before storing for service
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand washing sink in the dish room blocked by a mop bucket .Remove and provide easy access to the hand sink
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted several food products at grab and go without proper labelling requirements.Provide
590.003/3-602.11-PF
70
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cut chicken and Pasta @ salad Bar @ 50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
86
May 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 27, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 15, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood ventilation sticker exp 6/22...Provide updated inspection sticker. Cooking of any kind should be d/c on the equipment until it is ok'd by an authorized inspector or agency. Per previous conversation with Tony Penta in 9/22 the equipment was scheduled for replacement. Please send all communications to isdhealth@boston.gov and shemica.debnam@boston.gov.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Jan 24, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood ventilation sticker exp 6/22...Provide updated inspection sticker. Cooking of any kind should be d/c on the equipment until it is ok'd by an authorized inspector or agency. Per previous conversation with Tony Penta in 9/22 the equipment was scheduled for replacement. Please send all communications to isdhealth@boston.gov and shemica.debnam@boston.gov.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Sep 26, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ashburton Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ashburton Cafe on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ashburton Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ashburton Cafe.

How does Ashburton Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Ashburton Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Ashburton Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ashburton 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 Ashburton Cafe inspected?

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