Cafe 939

939 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 6, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Cafe 939 seven times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated May 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Across the inspection history, “backflow prevention device when required” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 6, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 29, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Backflow prevention device when required (p)

Inspector notes: The drain pipe at the food prep sink does not have an air gap. Install.

590.005/5-203.14-P

Sep 6, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Backflow prevention device when required (p)

Inspector notes: The drain pipe at the food prep sink does not have an air gap. Install.

590.005/5-203.14-P

Nov 6, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 24, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 12, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 13 violations

When to wash (p)

Inspector notes: Observed no hand washing during inspection - Food prep and set up was being performed.

590.002/2-301.14-P

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Prepacked sushi is missing the disclosure on each packages

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink in ware washing area paper towel dispenser empty Hand sink on prep line paper towel dispenser empty Corrected on site by PIC

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No cleanser at hand sink on prep line Corrected on site by PIC

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Bananas in hand sink basin - Ware washing Large rolling cart stored in front of hand sink - Ware washing Corrected on site by PIC

590.005/5-205.11-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Old labels stuck on clean equipment on drain board on in use food containers and in storage

590.004/4-601.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Per Erik Ciniello Director of Operations The person who is certifed food protection manager is not a manager - Provided proof of full time on site certified food protection manager that meets the food code A certified food protection manager's certification was provided during inspection

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Multiple Priority Foundation Priority and Core violations noted on inspection - Proof that the employees have not been trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code Proof that the PIC is not overseeing day to day operations and taking corrective action as need per code Packaged sushi was delivered during inspection and PIC did not take temperatures upon receipt

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)

Inspector notes: Liquid on bottom of 2 refrigeration units from leaking - Serving line Refrigeration unit 50 F - Package sushi unit

590.004/4-502.11-C

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

Inspector notes: Some in use food containers are missing labels

590.003/3-302.12-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution per code.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)

Inspector notes: Stacking wet equipment on drain board - Ware washing

590.004/4-901.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Office supplies above and next to food prep sink

590.003/3-305.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe 939 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe 939 on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe 939?

Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention device when required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe 939.

How does Cafe 939 compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Cafe 939 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Cafe 939's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe 939 have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe 939 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 939 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe 939 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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