Elements Cafe & Conference
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Elements Cafe & Conference eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 3, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Broken floor tiles - Basement Tape affixed to shelving
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Sep 2, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers not washing hands before donning on clean glove
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cut tomatoes (on ice) 46 F and 50 F Cheese (on ice and above fill line 47 F (provided proper refrigeration and storage for all TCS foods) Salad bar Spinach 45 F Chicken 45 F
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Gloves being continously/multitasking/handling multiple touch points - leaving and returning to work station wearing same disposable gloves
590.003/3-304.15-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent dropping on wall ledge behind food storage in basement dry storage room Provide full extermination and IPM report prior to reinspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Prewrapped foods for customer self service not labeld per code
590.003/3-602.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Food soils on food containers in storage area - basement
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Rodent dropping on wall ledge behind food storage in basement dry storage room - Clean walls and all attachments
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Walls in basement storage areas in disrepair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting clean and sanitized food contact containers bowls pans etc.
590.004/4-901.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Open foods not stored in food grade covered containers once open - Basement storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solutions between uses - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/serving line per code
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple food containers not labeled in prep/storage - basement
590.003/3-302.12-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Gound area soiled under receptacles on dock area
590.005/5-501.115-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Soils on exterior and interior of trash and grease bins on dock area
590.005/5-501.116-C
32
Mar 7, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor behind the cook line stove to remove debris. (corrected on site)
590.006/6-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the fryers to remove soils. (corrected on site)
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Oct 18, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food contact with equipment utensils and linens (p)
Inspector notes: Clean interior of ice machine
590.003/3-304.11-P
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: No indirect plumbing on 2 bay food prep sink
590.005/5-402.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken 46 F 51 F Kale 60 F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of bulk food containers
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Ice buckets pots pans etc not inverted
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused and unnecessary articles from loading dock
590.005/5-501.115-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair walls at hand sink in Coffee shop
590.006/6-501.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Sneeze guard is cracked - Coffee shop
590.003/3-307.11-C
50
Feb 2, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food disposition (p)
Inspector notes: Salad bar Mixed greens (not being stored under refrigeration) 57 F Deli (Sandwich prep) Chicken salad 49 F
590.003/3-501.18-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler handling raw fish and resuming duties by touching refrigeration handles and food container wearing the same gloves - Employee did not remove single use gloves and washing hands. PIC had employee take corrective action
590.002/2-301.12-P
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepacked "Grab and Go" foods (rolls and baked goods) not labeled
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed 3 hand washing facilities blocked - PIC took corrective action during inspection Observied employee using hand sink to rinse equipment/Dish bruches at hand sink - PIC took corrective action during inspection
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Packaged sushi missing disclosure on consumer advisory
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease bin and totes at loading dock have built up soils
590.005/5-501.116-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Soils on ceiling in main prep area
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing and stained ceiling tiles in basement storage and stair way
590.006/6-501.11-C
47
Nov 7, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker(yellow) observed expired on 10.2.23.Provide a proper cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker PIC stating an appt is scheduled for 11.12.23
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Apr 27, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters above the char broiler observed with soils.Clean to remove soils
590.004/4-202.18-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink drainpipe observed leaking.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
90
Oct 12, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the hood filters above the charbroiler to remove built up soils.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Elements Cafe & Conference last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Elements Cafe & Conference on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Elements Cafe & Conference?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Elements Cafe & Conference.
How does Elements Cafe & Conference compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Elements Cafe & Conference most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Elements Cafe & Conference's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Elements Cafe & Conference have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Elements Cafe & Conference 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 Elements Cafe & Conference inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Elements Cafe & Conference is inspected around two times per year on average.
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