Cannonball Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026
61
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Cannonball Cafe stretching back to 2022. Cannonball Cafe was last inspected on Apr 29, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “wiping cloths use limitation”, which has been cited seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 87, which Cannonball Cafe's 61 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)
Inspector notes: Observed exposed pastries stored at front counter. Provide a covering to prevent contamination. COS
590.003/3-306.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed milk stored at front counter @ 48F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. Disposed
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy coffee spills on ice cooler stored at front counter. Clean to remove all spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed squeeze bottles stored in reach in units unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers in kitchen without hair restraints. Provide and ensure hair restraints are worn while handling food
590.002/2-402.11-C
61
Mar 6, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Vent above the menu is heavily soiled with dust.Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Noted staff not wearing hair restrain while making drinks.Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on the front counter.Discontinue and retrain staff to store soiled cloth in a sanitizer
590.003/3-304.14-C
86
Feb 10, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food stored on the floor in the dry area. Remove and store elevated at 6 inches from the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a hole in the ceiling above the mop closest. Repair
590.006/6-101.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Vent above the menu board on the wall heavily soiled. Clean with frequency Vent and light shield in the prep area has visible dust. Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Staff not wearing hair restraint. Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
82
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Person In Charge was not able to locate the test strip for Quat sanitizer for 3 bay sink. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Upright Refrigerator in the kitchen area has food spills on the bottom shelf. Clean Oven in the kitchen has heavy residue of grease. Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths not in a sanitizer in the front counter/kitchen area. Store in sanitizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils stored in stagnant water in service station and in a sanitizing solution. Discontinue
590.003/3-304.12-C
Washing fruits and vegetables (c)
Inspector notes: Observed fruits and vegetables not washed before use. Retrain staff to wash fruits and veg. in the prep sink only before prepping
590.003/3-302.15-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: CFPM expired in February 2024. Provide PIC is in the process of renewing
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Vent above the cooking area has heavy dust build. Clean
590.006/6-501.12-C
67
Aug 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Microgreens stored in cold holding out of temperature control 41F- 47FF. PIC to stored at or below 41F. Verify approved wholesale source for microgreens.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC was unable to demonstrate knowledge of illness policy and other duties not performed as stated in the violations. must be trained on duties per regulations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ovens soiled on exterior and interior with heavy dried food soils interiors of front service and kitchen units with food soils and crumbs cutting board soiled. Interior of mop sink cabinet very soiled. Wash rinse and sanitize all surfaces.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Foods prepared and stored refrigerated are not dated. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate is expired. Person in charge (PIC) was not trained by CFPM on duties in the absence of CFPM.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths not in sanitizer solution in all prep areas. Store properly.
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils stored in sanitizing solution in the kitchen. Discontinue.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Several foods stored unwrapped in freezer. Stored properly covered.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Staff without hair restraints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple droppings on floor below oven. Provide a current detailed pest report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-C
45
Jul 24, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Quats sanitizer exceeds 400 PPM. PIC taking corrective action. Instructions posted are for lactic acid sanitizer. Provide instructions for quaternary ammonium sanitizer when in use.
590.007/7-204.11-P
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Cleaners stored in food prep sink with utensils and on food contact surfaces. Store chemicals properly away from food equipment utensils linens and paper products. Remove all items from the prep sink. Clean / sanitize and use for food prep only.
590.007/7-201.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Microgreens stored above cold holding out of temperature control for unknown time 52.8F / 57F. PIC to discard.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No consumer advisory for eggs cooked to order. Provide or full cooked all foods.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ovens soiled on exterior and interior mixer with heavy dried food soils interiors of front service and kitchen units with food soils and crumbs cutting board soiled. Interior of mop sink cabinet very soiled. Wash rinse and sanitize all surfaces.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit for lactic acid nor quats sanitizer. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC was unable to demonstrate proper sanitizer dilution doesn't have a food thermometer to check temperatures illness policy unknown and other duties not performed as stated in the violations. must be trained on duties per regulations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate is expired. Person in charge (PIC) was not trained by CFPM on duties in the absence of CFPM.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Foods prepared and stored refrigerated are not dated. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at the kichen handwash sink. Provide to effectively dry hands after washing.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometer to verify temperatures. Provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils stored in stagnant water in service station and in sanitizing solution in the kitchen. Discontinue.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Staff without hair restraints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple droppings on floor below oven. Provide a current detailed pest report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Linens and clothing are stored on the floor. Store properly elevated clean protected.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Several non food service items stored throughout kitchen. Areas are disorganized. Remove and provide additional storage / shelving for food paper goods and utenils.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Several foods stored unwrapped in freezer. Stored properly covered.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles and containers not labeled. Provide after removed from bulk containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths not in sanitizer solution in all prep areas. Store properly.
590.003/3-304.14-C
19
Sep 27, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify the storage room of the business located in a common area of the building where the restaurant resides in - keep the door locked when not in use to reduce potential contamination from the public
590.003/3-305.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove clutter and debris in the food prep area in the rear to enhance an easier food flow - relocate any personal items and articles not necessary to food flow during food prep
590.006/6-501.114-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all baked goods available for sale by the front counter / cash register area have a proper sneeze guard / barrier set in place to reduce potential contamination - address as discussed
590.003/3-302.11-C
86
Feb 21, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Several knives spatulas and tongs stored in clean utensil bin stored soiled - Properly wash rinse and sanitize food contact eqyuipment and air dry then store. Remove soiled equipment.
590.004/4-602.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Eggs stored ontop of ready to eat foods or prepared food inside of reach in cooler - Discontinue storing whole shell eggs on top of ready to eat food to prevent cross contamination.- COS staff stored on Bottom shelf
590.003/3-302.11-P
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: On refrigerated shelf there was expresso with simple sugar bottle had no proper labels on it. - Removed from shelves and add proper label
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Both handsink had items inside the handsinks - in front had a pitcher inside of it the back by warewash there were sanitizer buckets stacked and wiping cloths inside sink along with Boxes obstructing. - Handsinks should be easily accessible for staff to use Equipped with soap and papertowels to dry hands. Remove all tha is inside handsinks and wash hands properly COS
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: In back room there was no paper towels to wash hands- Proper store hand towels or hand drying towels to dry hands after handwashing. COS staff supplied
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: I observed staff rinse hands in the sanitizer solution of 3 bay sink When I asked is that how you wash hands she stated no I was about to clean equipment. - Train staff to wash hands in the handsinks that are designated for handwash only. Staff had to remove items from handsinks and get papertowel to wash properly.
590.002/2-301.15-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Several vioaltions pertaining to handwashing sanitizer solutions improper storage no labels on items being sold unsanitary conditions- Train staff to properly clean properly set up sanitizer solution for wiping cloths handwashing with proper soap and papertowels not in 3 bay sink.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings - Provide a IPM style report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored all over soiled and not in sanitizer solution- Store all wiping cloths in santizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigerators doors and opening is soiled - Clean to remove soils Turbo Oven is encrusted with old soils outside interior and perimeter- Cleam to remove soils.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: In Back room there is a number crates and uneccessary items which prohibits space and movement freely- Clean to remove and organize
590.006/6-501.114-C
37
Aug 31, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Several Teas and or juice with CBD is on display unit- I had owner remove from shelf and Embargoed until I'm able to identify the product is safe to serve/sell.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Small dog was inside food prep area and remained inside the restaurant - Discontinue allowing animals or pets inside of establishment. I sent a ADA guideline for pets allowed inside establishment.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Inside handsink befind counter there is food particles inside items around the sink and ice machine right next to it- Discontinue using handsink as a dump sink and place a splash guard to prevent contamination to ice.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No papertowels at the handsink in warewash area and sink was dry- Provide paper towels for staff to wash hands
590.006/6-301.12-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled Spatualas with food on counter - Store in use utensils with food or in clean hot water 135F or above
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths all over - provide sanitizer solution inside of sanitizer buckets to store all wiping cloths
590.003/3-304.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Ice machine is next to handwash sink and splashes from handwashing gets onto and into machine - Provide a splash guard to prevent contamination
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: COnvention oven is soiled inside and out interior bottom of unit that holds the milks anddairy products outsides of all refrigeration is soiled - Clean to remove soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
52
Apr 11, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw peppered bacon stored next to and over ready to eat foods- PIC removed and placed on the bottom shelf of the ready to eat foods. Discontinue storing raw foods over ready to eat.
590.003/3-302.11-P
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink has a leak underneath the pipe close to sanitizer bay.- Repair PIC states plumber was coming out today to repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths on front counter not in sanitizer solution - Store all soiled wiping cloths in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cannonball Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cannonball Cafe on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cannonball Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths use limitation” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Cannonball Cafe.
How does Cannonball Cafe compare to other restaurants in South Boston?
Cannonball Cafe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the South Boston average of 87.
Has Cannonball Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cannonball Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cannonball Cafe 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 Cannonball Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cannonball Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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