Cafe Amaro

319 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Cafe Amaro, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 18, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Cafe Amaro is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 16, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 19, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when working with foods behind the front counter / cooking area

590.002/2-402.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure copies of your current 2024 health permit and food safety certificates are posted inside the restaurant in a conspicuous location

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all cooking equipment - inside all refrigeration / freezer units from visible food spills stains and soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

May 17, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 4, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Management has changed the name of the establishment to Cafe Amaro file new application with health division for name change ( Same owner)

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)

Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine in basemnt with soils clean to remove

590.004/4-202.11-PF

Handwashing aids and devices use restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Hand sink in basement blocked by equipment form 3 bay and trash barrel blocking hand sink remove and allow accees to properly wash hands (Corrected on site by employee)

590.006/6-301.13-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Amaro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Amaro on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Cafe Amaro compare to other restaurants in Boston?

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

Has Cafe Amaro's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Amaro 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 Amaro inspected?

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

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