Bean & Leaf Cafe

239 Causeway St, Boston, MA 02114
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Bean & Leaf Cafe has been inspected seven times since 2022. Bean & Leaf Cafe was last inspected on Apr 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Bean & Leaf Cafe's 64 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted yogurt cup stored at the grab and go refrigerator not labelled with all ingredients and allergen.Provide
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Treating juice (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide labelling for the fresh juice stored at the grab and go counter.Remove until properly labelled
590.003/3-404.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted no proedures and supplies for the vomit and Diarrhea events.Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand washing sink soap dispenser not working.Repair
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted grease build up on the wall and under the stove top in the kitchen.Clean with frequency.
590.006/6-501.12-C
64
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken salad and cooked sliced chicken in 2 door sandwich unit at service counter @ 46f -47f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken patties sitting on rolling rack @ 100f ensure proper hot hold of 135f or above
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired in July 2024 have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company with BFD
590.006/6-201.17-C
70
Nov 30, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Expired hood ventilation sticker. Provide valid inspection sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Sep 8, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 6, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bean & Leaf Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bean & Leaf Cafe on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Bean & Leaf Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Bean & Leaf Cafe most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Bean & Leaf Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bean & Leaf Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bean & Leaf 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 Bean & Leaf Cafe inspected?

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