Bazaar on Cambridge St.
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Bazaar on Cambridge St. has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood contact surfaces”, showing up eight times.
Compared to the broader Allston restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Quats sanitizer in three compartment sink tested using health inspectors quats test strips tested over 500ppm; the health inpsector instructed staff to dilute the solution in the sanitizer compartment with water and restested the solution at 200ppm. Repair or replace sanitizer mixer so that it produces solution at proper ppm.
590.007/7-204.11-P
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: During inspection observed a small dog being pushed in a shopping cart; the health inpector had to give direction to the staff on the questions they were allowed to ask the customer and had to directly talk with the customer as the staff lacked training on how to handle a person with an emotinal support animal in the store. The health inspector asked if the dog was a trained service anmial and was presented with an emotional support animal registration card. The health inspector explained to the customer with the staff present that emotional support animals are not trained service animals and the animal is not allowed inside food service establishments and confirmed that the animal was walked outside the establishment. Only trained service animals are allowed inside food service establishments.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
(b) good repair and calibration (pf)
Inspector notes: The only food thermometer at the establishment read 150F for soup on hot holding while the health inspector's calibrated food thermometer read 162F. Repair or calibrate food thermometer or replace unit.
590.004/4-502.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: The establishment's quats test strips are damaged and no longer usable; replace and provide undamaged test strips.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cold holding units in customer area and in the back of house lack internal thermometers; provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Yellow hood sticker in kitchen expired October 2025. Have a licensed hood cleaner perform service and replace expired hood sticker with a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
58
May 7, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under and around equipment at the bakery area with soils and debris Fan covers in walkin refrigeration with dust- Clean all areas
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Jan 15, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees at service counters with no hair restraints- Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris noted uder retail shelving and refrigeration- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Oct 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Soups held at service counter for less than 1 hour per the PIC at 120F- Removed and reheated to 170F The warming unit was not turned up to a level to maintain 135F or above
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors below storage shelving in back with heavy soils and debris- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Jul 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Soups placed out in a service area at 120F- Product was removed and reheated to 185F Ensure products are at 135F or above before placing out for service
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Areas of floor under and behind equipment with soils and debris- Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Feb 2, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under and around equipment in deli area with encrusted soils and debris- Clean properly
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Oct 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Pies with lamb meat placed in ambient temperature registering 55F. PIC stated they have been out for 2 hours and moved it to the refrigerating unit. Mantain at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Counters at the fruit and produce section soiled. Bottom of some refrigerating units soiled. Bottom of walk-in units soiled. --- Clean all properly
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Jun 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Several TCS bakery products placed in ambient temperature ( meat pie 88F Pieroghie 86F Cabagge and cheese pies 88F). PIC stated the food been out the oven for less then 1 hour and placed it inside the refrigerating unit. Mantain at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Produce walk-in unit with soiled floor. Clean floor and remove towels.
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Mar 1, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (pf)
Inspector notes: Three Bay Sink- Sanitizer mixer does not work properly concentration too strong. Water must be added manually. Repair to mantain QUATs 200-400ppm.
590.004/4-301.12-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Trays at warewashing area stored with encrusted food debris. Clean all properly to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walk-In unit near kitchen with rusted storage shelves. Clean to remove or replace.
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Oct 19, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Packaged kimchi & prepared soups missing proper lables.Provide labels with listed ingredients on all items
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Ice machine not operating.PIC stating it will not be repaired. Remove unnecessary equipment
590.006/6-501.114-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light bulb not operating above cook line.Repair/Replace bulb
590.006/6-303.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Dunnage racks & shelving units inside the produce & kitchen walk in units observed with soils.Clean shelving units to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
78
Jul 14, 2022
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: Hot Holding- Veggie Soup registered 120F. PIC stated food had been there for 30 minutes and reheated to 165F. Mantain at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: No safe food handling label place on several raw meat products. Provide.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bazaar on Cambridge St. last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bazaar on Cambridge St. on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bazaar on Cambridge St.?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Bazaar on Cambridge St..
How does Bazaar on Cambridge St. compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Bazaar on Cambridge St. most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.
Has Bazaar on Cambridge St.'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bazaar on Cambridge St. have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bazaar on Cambridge St. 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 Bazaar on Cambridge St. inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bazaar on Cambridge St. is inspected around three times per year on average.
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