Cafe Bonjour
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
74
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Cafe Bonjour, the earliest from 2022. Cafe Bonjour was last inspected on Dec 19, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to seven violations.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood contact surfaces”, which has been cited four times.
By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Cafe Bonjour on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: 12-2-2025 upon reinspection person in charge has received their certified food protection manager certificate but neither persons in charge could name the reportable symptoms or illnesses. Pleaser review the illness policy handouts the health inspector will be emailing to you.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed tongs stored on soiled oven handle and that when employees walk by are touching the food contact surface of the tongs with their clothes. Store in use tongs where they won't be soiled. Observed food utensils stored in containers in 70F water between uses; in-use utensils should be stored on a clean sanitized surface in water at or above 135F or in cool running water.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: The floors in the kitchen are heavily soiled especially behind and underneath equipment / clean and sanitize of soils and grease.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Gaskets on cooler units on main floor are damaged; repair or replace damaged equipment.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: The paint on the ceiling above the ice machine on the main floor is chipping or missing and poses a physical contamination risk repair or replace / the grout lines in front of the flat top stove are heavily worn down; repair or replace.
590.006/6-501.11-C
74
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked homefried potatoes held on top of stove range 57F. Person in charges states the potatoes had been cooked half an hour ago and elected to voluntarily discard the product instead of reheating or cooling it. Hold TCS foods at 135F and above or 41F and below.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: The provided temperature measuring device for the warewashing machine does not turn on; repair or replace.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple locations in basement with small dark rodent droppings and a dead mouse on a snap trap. Clean and sanitize basement of droppings and provide pest control reports to damien.yee@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: The designated person in charge was not able to provide answers about proper cooking temperatures of any proteins the correct hot holding temperatures the correct range of quats sanitizer they use in the restaurant was not able to name any of the reportable symptoms or illnesses. The designated person in charge must be knowlegable about food safety employee illnesss policy and sanitization.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Per the person in charge customers are able to order their hamburger or steak undercooked. On the printed menu the hamburger and the steak are not marked as items that could be potentially hazardous if not fully cooked. Mark the items on the menu that can be ordered undercooked to warn customers of potential hazards.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: The hood sticker states it expired in May of 2025; the person in charge states the hood cleaner is coming on 11-26-2025. Have hoods cleaned at regular intervals by an approved hood cleaner.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: The paint on the ceiling above the ice machine on the main floor is chipping or missing and poses a physical contamination risk repair or replace / the grout lines in front of the flat top stove are heavily worn down; repair or replace.
590.006/6-501.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed tongs stored on soiled oven handle and that when employees walk by are touching the food contact surface of the tongs with their clothes. Store in use tongs where they won't be soiled. Observed food utensils stored in containers with quats sanitizer in between uses per PIC; in-use utensils should be stored on a clean sanitized surface in water at or above 135F or in cool running water.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Gaskets on cooler units on main floor are damaged; oven door next to crepe station is broken and missing handle; repair or replace damaged equipment.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: The floors in the kitchen are heavily soiled especially behind and underneath equipment / the hood interior surfaces are heavily encrusted with grease and dust; clean and sanitize of soils and grease.
590.004/4-602.13-C
45
May 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced ham and smoked salmon inside of the front service flip top cooler with elevated temperatures ranging from 48-50F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. 2 large plastic bin of raw whole shelled eggs observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and esure all TCS eggs are being maintained at below 45F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings and sauces have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Front service flip top cooler with a slightly elevated temperature of 49F. Address and make any necessary repairs. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Technician was on site at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-202.16-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Cold water faucet to the hand sink at the front service station continuosly running. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Box of bananas observed being stored on the ground in the main kitchen area. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
70
Dec 6, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat produce. Person in charge corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: All hand sinks on production line at 68F. Prep sink at 68F. High temperature dish machine is sanitizing at proper temperature. Basement bathoom hand sink at 105F. Service call has been placed. Spoke to supervisor Tracy via phone. Next day re inspection issued for hot water issue. No closure order issued.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at production line hand sink. Corrected on site.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
70
Oct 30, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leak under 3 compartment sink. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Spills on prep station wall. Clean and maintain.
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
May 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings in prep area- under/behind ice machine and hot water tank. Debris under dry storage shelves and behind chest freezer. Clean to avoid attracting pests. Reviewed pest report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Nov 9, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Drain flies in back room. Fly traps with dead flies Clean and dry back room to control flies.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Old mouse droppings in back room under shelves and behind water heater. Soiled linen bins without covers. Soiled and wet mops and old brooms in mop closet. Clean and dry area and discard old brooms and mop heads to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Bonjour last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Bonjour on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Bonjour?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cafe Bonjour.
How does Cafe Bonjour compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Cafe Bonjour most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Cafe Bonjour's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cafe Bonjour have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Bonjour means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cafe Bonjour inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Bonjour is inspected around three times per year on average.
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