Cafe Weekend
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
52
Score
Cafe Weekend, located at 120 Harvard Avenue in Allston, MA, had a high-risk inspection on March 25, 2026, with a score of 52. This inspection identified four major and five minor violations, including issues with food storage, preventing contamination, and date marking for ready-to-eat food. Across 16 scored inspections, Cafe Weekend has historically maintained a medium-risk rating.
16
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
52
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
55
Nov 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Nov 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
May 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
May 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Dec 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
39
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
39
Feb 29, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Feb 21, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Dec 26, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Dec 19, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Apr 6, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
55
Mar 30, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
55
Jun 24, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
52
Jun 16, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
52
Violations — Mar 25, 2026 Inspection
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes with single use containers stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Containers/bags with bulk food products stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly. Begs with veggies stored on the top of row eggs inside the refrigerating unit. Separate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several containers with prepared foods inside the refrigerating units withou date marking. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: IPM report found some rodent activity in the basement. A lot cleaning and patching has taken place there. Continue to follow the instructions in th IPM report.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at the prep area without paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of fryolator with gree build up. Clean to remove. Interio of the refrigerating unit (gasket) soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Large amount of equipment and not in use items at lower level. Remove and clean the area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer test strips for the low temp dish machine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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