Bobo Cafe

135 Massachusetts Av, Boston, MA 02115
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 21, 2023
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Bobo Cafe, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 21, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. The most recent inspection at Bobo Cafe is from Feb 21, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

“System maintained in good repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Bobo Cafe on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 21, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Fruit/drain flies observed at the mop sink & under 3 bay sink.Provide full pest report upon re-inspection. Clean & sanitize affected locations
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Prep sink observed with leaks from the drainpipe.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the emerson freezer unit to remove soils & excess ice build up. Clean the interior of the mop sink to remove built up soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing mop sink door.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under the shelving units to remove debris.
590.006/6-501.13-C
74
Jan 31, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide paper towels at the side handsink.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Upon inspection there was no sanitizer set up.Provide proper sanitizer solution at all work/prep stations. PIC correcting
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Fruit/drain flies observed at the mop sink & under 3 bay sink.Provide full pest report upon re-inspection. Clean & sanitize affected locations
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing mop sink door.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under the shelving units to remove debris.
590.006/6-501.13-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the emerson freezer unit to remove soils & excess ice build up. Clean the interior of the mop sink to remove built up soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all stagnate water containers from under 3 bay sink.
590.006/6-501.114-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Prep sink & 3 bay sink observed with leaks from the drainpipe.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
58
Jun 15, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unnecessary clutter from kitchen. Clean & organize location.
590.006/6-501.114-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink observed leaking from the drainpipe.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Repair damaged mop closet door.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on counter.Provide proper sanitizer solution for storage. PIC correcting
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under the storage room shelving units to remove soils.
590.006/6-501.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bobo Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bobo Cafe on file is from Feb 21, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bobo Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bobo Cafe.

How does Bobo Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Bobo Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Bobo Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bobo Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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