Cafe Darq

40 Beach St, Boston, MA 02111

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Cafe Darq stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 24, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

“Nonfood contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 17, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 11, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Under three bay sink is soiled with food debris and build up. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Sep 3, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Live dog observed inside establishment. Employee did not ask if it was a service dog. Only service animals allowed on site.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floor under production unit is soiled. Back of house floor under production unit is soiled. Clean to remove soils.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Feb 2, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Back of house hand sink blocked. Person in charge corrected.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed with no label. Provide.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Expired yogurt in back of house production unit. Discard all expired items.

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Milk spill on bottom of back of house refrigerator. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Aug 23, 2023

Routine

2 major violations.

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

Inspector notes: Interior panel of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Water main break in the street establishment has no running water.Repair is ongoing. PIC instructed to remain voluntarily closed. Contact the ISD Health office the next business day for instructions to re-open

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Feb 22, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 20, 2022

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Handwashing sinks installation (pf)

Inspector notes: Hot water at kitchen hand sink has very low pressure. Repair as needed to ensure hot water is available for hand washing. Hand sink at service station operting correctly.

590.005/5-202.12-PF

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: No thermal strips or irreversible thermometer on site for monitoring final rinse temperature on high temp dish machiine. Provide either strips or thermometer.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No kit or procedure for vomit/diarrhea clean up. Guidance provided via email

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in kitchen and storage closet missing or not fitting properly. Replace or install as needed.

590.006/6-201.16-C

May 16, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for confirming final rinse temperature. Provide either thermometer or strips.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink in back warewashing area inaccessible- blocked by table with coffee brewing station. Relocate hand sink or coffee station such that hand wash sink is easily accessed for hand washing.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floors under equipment with dust and construction debris. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Mop sink in kitchen is not enclosed per approved plan. Enclose mop sink in order to prevent soils from spreading throughout kitchen when mop is dumped.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: No covered waste bin in bathroom. Provide covered waste receptacle.

590.005/5-501.17-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Darq last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Darq on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Darq?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cafe Darq.

How does Cafe Darq compare to other restaurants in Boston?

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

Has Cafe Darq's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Darq have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Darq 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 Darq inspected?

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

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