Corner Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Corner Cafe 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Corner Cafe is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Facilty uses yellow sponge for warewashing and to clean food contact surfaces. Discontinue (discarded on site)
590.004/4-101.16-C
95
Aug 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings all around the trash storage area - addres immediately as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean inside the ice machine [ especially under the plastic while flap that catches the ice cubes ] from grime and soils
590.004/4-202.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Expired food safety certificate - address
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Remove splintered wooden small cutting boards where needed
590.004/4-101.17-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Lift up the rubber matts and clean the floors from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Clean obnoxious odors inside the basin - should be cleaning after each use
590.005/5-203.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside of all refrigeration / freezer units from all visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
Mar 22, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interuor of all refrigeration units behind the bar from an accumulation of visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current copies of you food safety and allergen awareness certificates on site as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: All foods need to be elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage to reduce potential contamination and dirty mop water spills
590.003/3-305.11-C
86
Mar 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Dispensing equipment protection of equipment and food (p)
Inspector notes: Clean interior of the ice machine [ around the lid and underneath the area collecting icwe cubes ] from visible soils
590.004/4-204.13-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Some evidence of rodent activity near the trash eceptacles - address before ot gets to be an issue
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean small cutting boards being use to slice lemons and limes - both appear compromised - replace if beeded
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace missing test strips at the chemical dish machine
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interuor of all refrigeration units behind the bar from an accumulation of visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors behind the bar as well as throughout the facility itself from al visibl;e soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all bulk food storage bins and all shelving un derneath the bar from visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate off the floors at leats six inches after use
590.006/6-501.16-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Keep the lids of each barrel tightly fit afer use to reduce rodent activity
590.005/5-501.113-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to use sponges when cleaning glasses
590.004/4-101.16-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current copies of you food safety and allergen awareness certificates on site as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post cpies of both the food safety and allergen awareness certificates on site as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible loose trasha nd debris around easch trash receptacle
590.005/5-501.116-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: All foods need to be elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage to reduce potential contamination and dirty mop water spills
590.003/3-305.11-C
39
Mar 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Dispensing equipment protection of equipment and food (p)
Inspector notes: Clean interior of the ice machine [ around the lid and underneath the area collecting icwe cubes ] from visible soils
590.004/4-204.13-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Some evidence of rodent activity near the trash eceptacles - address before ot gets to be an issue
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean small cutting boards being use to slice lemons and limes - both appear compromised - replace if beeded
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace missing test strips at the chemical dish machine
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post cpies of both the food safety and allergen awareness certificates on site as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to use sponges when cleaning glasses
590.004/4-101.16-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate off the floors at leats six inches after use
590.006/6-501.16-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors behind the bar as well as throughout the facility itself from al visibl;e soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible loose trasha nd debris around easch trash receptacle
590.005/5-501.116-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Keep the lids of each barrel tightly fit afer use to reduce rodent activity
590.005/5-501.113-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all bulk food storage bins and all shelving un derneath the bar from visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
45
Dec 12, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 12, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Corner Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Corner Cafe on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Corner Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Corner Cafe.
How does Corner Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Corner Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Corner Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Corner Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Corner Cafe 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 Corner Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Corner Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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