Broadway Pastry

258 W Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Broadway Pastry appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Jan 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 one violation each.

When inspectors have written things up, “controlling pests” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in South Boston average 87, so Broadway Pastry is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 23, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 8, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 10, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles in the low boy with out proper labels. Provide at all times.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Exterior of refrigeration units with heavy food soils and smudges. Clean to Remove

590.004/4-202.16-C

Jul 22, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 29, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 30, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Rodent bait stations (p)

Inspector notes: Rodenticide exposed being used under booths. Properly contain.

590.007/7-206.12-P

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Priority violations repeat pest violation. Provide active managerial conrtol.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of mice activity with what appears to be droppings under booths and on floor next to oven. Clean and disinfect all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Hole in wood floor under booths. Treat and seal with pest proof materials.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Visible soils under booths in dining room and under oven in kitchen. Clean to remove. Clean and disinfect.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Jul 12, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 18, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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(b) cooling methods (c)

Inspector notes: Cooked eggs in sheet pan cooling at ambient temperature. Eggs prepared one hour prior and moved into walkin cooler to cool by increased surface area under refrigeration. COS.

590.003/3-501.15-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Food workers withouth hair restraints. Provide.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Vent pipe leading from convection oven appears to be leaking grease soils at seams. Clean to remove. Contact hood maintenance company to clean inside of pipe if necessary. COS

590.006/6-501.14-C

Aug 24, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Hot water and chemical-methods (p)

Inspector notes: Plates and utensils are not being sanitized properly with low temp dish machine shutoff and three compartment sink not setup properly. Repeat.

590.004/4-703.11-P

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No V&D kit on site. Provide.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity with what appears to be several mice droppings on floor around refrigerator in back area under microwave and on floor next to pastry case. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Three compartment sink is not setup properly. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters proper concentration and temperature. Repeat.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floors under and around equipment of buildup of soils.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Hole in wood floor next to pastry case. Seal with pest proof materials.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Food worker without hair restraint. Provide.

590.002/2-402.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Broadway Pastry last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Broadway Pastry on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Broadway Pastry?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Broadway Pastry.

How does Broadway Pastry compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

Broadway Pastry most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the South Boston average of 87.

Has Broadway Pastry's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Broadway Pastry 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 Broadway Pastry inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Broadway Pastry is inspected around three times per year on average.

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