Berkeley Perk Cafe

69 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Berkeley Perk Cafe five times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 27, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 27, 2025

Routine

2 major violations.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of pest activity in basment on floor next to single use article storage & on stairs. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

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

Inspector notes: Current certified food protection manager certificate is expired. Provide current.

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Apr 11, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Anti-choking

Inspector notes: Choke save is expired. Provide current. (A) Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.

590.009(E)

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Front door with daylight at seams. Seal with pest proof materials.

590.006/6-202.15-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Hot water faucet stripped on handsink. Plumber has been called. Leak from a pipe in basement ceiling. Repair.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Mar 13, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Open ceiling above single use article storage in basement. Seal with cleanable materials.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Mechanical-ventilation (c)

Inspector notes: Open flame butane burner in use without ansul system. Remove. Suggest electric induction cooktops.

590.006/6-304.11-C

Jun 5, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 22, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Berkeley Perk Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Berkeley Perk Cafe on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Berkeley Perk Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Berkeley Perk Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Berkeley Perk Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Berkeley Perk Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Berkeley Perk Cafe 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 Berkeley Perk Cafe inspected?

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

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