Cafe 24
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
90
Score
Cafe 24 has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Cafe 24 was last inspected on Mar 31, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting Cafe 24 on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: No tight fitting lids of food containers
590.003/3-305.14-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Lid in disrepair on dumpster
590.005/5-501.15-C
90
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Fire Department requested a food inspector Sprinkler system discharged with unknow cause. Discontinue operations until all repairs are made. Provided professional cleaning company report and all required to confirm all repairs. Immediately discontinue operations notify the regulator of imminent health hazard suchAll effected areas must be cleaned/sanitized and all repair documentation to be provided to ISDHealth@Boston.gov Establishment to be re-inspected by Building/ Health before approval to re-open Manager instructed to contact ISDHealth@Boston.gov or call 617-635-5326
590.008/8-404.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean and sanitize food contacts and Non-food contact surfaces and all affected areas with water damage on multiple areas. Kitchen storage and Dining areas
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair floors walls ceilings and attachments - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage and dining
590.006/6-501.11-C
78
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers not washing hand prior to doning on clean gloves Limited hand washing observed
590.002/2-301.14-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw eggs stored in refrigeration next to raw chicken Corrected on site by PIC
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Residue on squeeze bottles and utensil handles
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Cloths and foil lining equipment - Food prep/ware washing
590.003/3-307.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Walls in disrepair throughout prep/ware washing/serving area Rust on exterior of grease trap
590.006/6-501.11-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Light shield above prep area
590.006/6-202.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Old and unnecessary equipment in storage area
590.006/6-501.114-C
55
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: No indirect plumbing on food prep sink
590.005/5-402.11-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers multitasking wearing single use gloves - Not washing hands Information provided to PIC on hand washing and single use gloves
590.002/2-301.14-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on refrigeration unit under grill
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on walls and attachments Built up soils on floor under and behind all equipment Built up soils on exterior of grease trap
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Rust on exterior of grease trap
590.006/6-501.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Tong stored on handle of oven
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Using milk crates as shelving and disposable food contacts
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
55
Apr 8, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Door trim chipped paid
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on wall at cooking line Hood sticker expired in March 2024
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Oct 30, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: True single door upright unit not operating.Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 8.16.23.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Oct 11, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: True single door upright unit not operating.Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 8.16.23.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Apr 6, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Open top salad bar unit not operating.Repair Unit is new repair has been called in. Alternate units available for storage until repairs are complete.
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
Dec 12, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe 24 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe 24 on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe 24?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cafe 24.
How does Cafe 24 compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Cafe 24 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Cafe 24's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe 24 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe 24 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 Cafe 24 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe 24 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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