Cafe Landwer

900 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02215
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Cafe Landwer appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. On Apr 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.

“Nonfood contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Cafe Landwer's 78 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at cooking line without signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Not in use vent observed on top of a counter at prep area next to equipment/utensils. Remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No Allergen Awarness Certificate posted. Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed paper cup being used to dispense some bulk food items. Discontinue use handled utensils only.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelves at the juice bar area soiled with dust. Remove plastic mat and clean properly. Magnetic strips used for knife storege at the prep area with some rust. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Oct 10, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: There was fried eggplant left on top of an oven in the kitchen that per a staff member the health inspector questioned had been cooked an hour ago. Staff voluntairly discarded the three pieces of eggplant. Hold TCS foods at 135F or above or 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: In the cold holding unit on the island in the kitchen the liquid eggs were 56F; the staff stated the eggs had been placed in the cold holding unit around an hour ago. Other items in the cold holding unit: diced onions 32F; tomato sauce 41F; there was a noticable gap from the bottom plate of the cold holding unit and the hotel pan holding the eggs. The staff voluntarily discarded the liquid eggs retrieved more liquid eggs from the walkin refigerator that was 41F and placed the new liquid eggs in a container that made full contact with the bottom of the cold holding unit. In multiple carafes there is milk or cream at elevated temperatures of 49F-56F; the person in charge discarded the dairy in the carafes. Hold cold TCS items at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Using the location's plate simulator four times in the high temperature dish machine the temperature did not go above 157F. Repair dish machine so that a minimum of 165F is reached at the manifold. A repair call was made during the inspection and should be completed Monday.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: The location's test kit for the three comparment sink is water damaged throughout and no longer works; provide a new test kit for the sanitizer used at the three compartment sink.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled wiping cloths in the hand sink in the kitchen a soiled dish in the other sink in the island at the kitchen and observed an employee wetting a wiping cloth from a hand sink in the kitchen; the health inspector instructed employees to remove the soiled items and sanitize the hand sinks. Hand sinks shall only be used for hand washing and nothing else.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: The person in charge did not answer with the correct minimum internal cooking temperatures of chicken fish ground meats or the proper minimum temperatures for cold or hot holding; the person in charge was unable to name the reportable illnesses. The person in charge must be knowlegable about food safety emplyee health requirements and must be able to take active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: The front door to the outdoor seating area was propped open during the entirety of the inspection; doors to the outside must remain closed to prevent pest entry. At the rear entrance there is sunlight visible through gaps in the door and door frame when the door is close; repair or replace so no sunlight is visible.
590.006/6-202.15-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: At the ice machine in the kitchen across from the walkin freezer there is pink slime in the interior of the ice machine; clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: There were several empoyees working in the kitchen handling food without effective hair restraints; provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
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Apr 10, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles without labels. Label all chemical bottles to prevent contamination.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Cookline hand sink out of soap. Staff using warewashing hand sink to wash. Ensure all hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Prohibiting a cross connection (pf)
Inspector notes: Hose attached to sanitizer sink faucet at 3 compartment sink. Disconnect hose and discontinue attaching hose to sink fixture.
590.005/5-205.12-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Fish fillets thawed in refrigerator- labeled to remove packaging prior to thawing. Pierce or remove packaging prior to thawing.
590.003/3-501.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Faucet at sanitizer sink leaks. Slow drip under prep sink. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Water and debris under far end of bar. Clean and dry.
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
Sep 16, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer set up in the 3 bay sink tested at 0ppm- Corrected on site Sanitizer test strips provided during the inspection expired May 2020- Replace
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Products prepared less than 2 hours prior to the inspection in the service refrigeration units above 41F Hummus 67F and guacamole 55F in open lift top unit Reviewed procedures for proper cooling of products prior to placing out for service Removedand placed in the walkin at 38F to properly cool
590.003/3-501.16-P
74
Feb 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection I observed an employee filling a pitcher of water in the handwashing sink for use in food preparation. At this time the prep sink available in the kitchen was blocked Corrected at this time
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: Temperature gauge for the high temerature dish machine is not properly workin A temperature within normal limits was verified with a irreversible thermometer at the time of the inspection Repair gauge
590.004/4-502.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils stored in stagnant water at the front coffee counter- Discontinue
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sanitizing solution in a bucket being used in the kitchen tested at 0ppm Sanitizer from the automated dispenser at the 3 bay sink measured at 300ppm Corrected on site
590.003/3-304.14-C
78
Jun 7, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at bar area and the one at prep area/cooking line without paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Can opener soiled with dried up food debris and rust. Clean and sanitize properly and remove rust. Knifes stored soiled on magnetic strip. Clean and sanitized properly before storing away.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at warewashing area blocked with a bucket with equipment in it. PIC removed it. Use for handwashing only and keep accessible all the time.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at bar area and the one at prep area/cooking line without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigerating area under beer section soiled. Magnetic Strip for knife storage soiled. Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: The current CFPM no longer work here. Provide a full time employee or two part time employees with a CFPM and Allergen Awarness certificates.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Raw Salmon stored behind bacon at serving line refrigerator unit. Store properly separated. Some Boxes with food items stored on the floor inside walkin freezer unit. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Landwer last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Landwer on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Landwer?

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

How does Cafe Landwer compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Cafe Landwer most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Cafe Landwer's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cafe Landwer have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Landwer 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 Landwer inspected?

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