Cafe Quattro

60 E Springfield St, Roxbury, MA 02118

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Cafe Quattro stretching back to 2022. Cafe Quattro was last inspected on Mar 20, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The most recent inspection at Cafe Quattro is from Mar 20, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 83, which Cafe Quattro's 67 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 20, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken stored in deep pan inside steam table. Discussed with PIC to maintain hot holding @ 135F and above. PIC replaced and stored in shallow pan and reheated. Corrected on site

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed damaged sanitizing test strips. Provide new test strips for accurate testing of sanitizing solution

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food spills / debris on floor at cooking line and pizza station. Clean with frequency during slow periods to prevent such food harborage

590.006/6-501.12-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on and around stove plus heavy flour spills inside single door unit with pizza dough and upright unit @ pizza station. Clean all stated to remove spills

590.004/4-601.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Maintain wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use

590.003/3-304.14-C

Nov 14, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Discussed with PIC to provide most current pest report for establishment

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed no test strips for Quats sanitizer. Provide

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed no vomit clean up kit. Provide

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Clean condition-outer clothing (c)

Inspector notes: Observed employees wearing open toe shoes in kitchen. Discontinue. Discussed with PIC to ensure employees are wearing proper enclosed shoes

590.002/2-304.11-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Observed vent cover on pizza station damaged. Repair and ensure tight fitting to prevent injury

590.004/4-501.11-C

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food debris on floors near cooking line. Clean with frequency while slow periods of operations.

590.006/6-501.12-C

Jul 31, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 12, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired February 2023. Per PIC hood cleaning is scheduled - May 21st. Instructed PIC to contact company and request immediate services and submitted confirmation to the Health Division upon scheduling.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food debris and splatter on floors and walls in cooking area. Clean with frequency to remove all debris and splatter.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food debris inside the display case. Clean to remove all food debris and crumbs.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Oct 28, 2022

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: PIC not monitoring the cleanliness of equipment and/or surfaces in establishment. Discussed with PIC to maintain all equipment clean and sanitized with frequent attention

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple immature flies in warewashing area and cooking line. Discussed with PIC to contact pest control for treatment

590.006/6-501.111-PF

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

Inspector notes: Observed heavy ice and soils on the interior / exterior of reach in freezer units; soils / food debris on the exterior / interior of display case; food splatter on wall @ cooking range and pasta steam tables; and heavy flour on counter tops at pizza station. Clean to remove all soils / spills / ice / splatters from all stated equipment.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired September 2022. PIC stated appointment scheduled - 10/30/22.

590.006/6-501.14-C

May 23, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed food debris at sliding 2 door reach in and heavy ice build up in deep freezer. Clean to remove all soils / ice

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed cardboard boxes blocking the handsink and equipment stored inside of handsink. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain clear and accessible for handwashing only. Corrected on site

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired February 2022. Discussed with PIC to maintain hood cleaning in compliance. PIC stated cleaning is scheduled - June 5th. Instructed PIC to submit confirmation to the Health division

590.006/6-501.14-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Quattro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Quattro on file is from Mar 20, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Quattro?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Quattro.

How does Cafe Quattro compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Cafe Quattro most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.

Has Cafe Quattro's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cafe Quattro means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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