Elenas Cafe

424 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02115
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 15, 2023
70
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Elenas Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 15, 2023. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 15, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 15, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Irreversable thermometer not working due to dead battery
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Prewrapped cookies for customer self service are not labeled
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Personal items in food prep area
590.003/3-307.11-C
Warewashing machine data plate operation specifications (c)
Inspector notes: Wash gauge reading 136 F (repair to maintain 160 F) - Dish machine is not operating per Data Plate. The dish machine is place out of service and all ware washing will be performed in 3 bay sink - Dish machine company
590.004/4-204.113-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Stacking wet equipment from dish machine
590.004/4-901.11-C
70
Jan 23, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Prewrapped cookies for customer self service are not labeled
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Wash gauge reading 136 F (repair to maintain 160 F)
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Irreversable thermometer not working due to dead battery
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Stacking wet equipment from dish machine
590.004/4-901.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Personal items in food prep area
590.003/3-307.11-C
67
Nov 14, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Thermometer probe is not thin - Menu items require a thin probe themometer
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine not maintaining 180 F Irrerversible measuring device max temperature 155 F All ware washing will be performed in 3 bay sink with Quat sanitizer
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Wash gauge on high temp dish machine 130 F
590.004/4-204.112-C
78
Oct 6, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Thermometer probe is not thin - Menu items require a thin probe themometer
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine not maintaining 180 F Irrerversible measuring device max temperature 155 F All ware washing will be performed in 3 bay sink with Quat sanitizer
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Wash gauge on high temp dish machine 130 F
590.004/4-204.112-C
78
Jul 29, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Mechanical warewashing equipment wash solution temperature (pf)
Inspector notes: Wash cycle on high temperature dish machine only reaching 125F after multiple attempts. Service call has been placed.
590.004/4-501.110-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Observed dead mouse on glue trap in dry storage area. Clean all soiled traps.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Elenas Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Elenas Cafe on file is from Feb 15, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Elenas Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Elenas Cafe.

How does Elenas Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Elenas Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Elenas Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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