Elephantine Bakery

332 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Elephantine Bakery four times, with records going back to 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 18, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

“Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Elephantine Bakery's latest score of 95 sits above the Boston average of 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired February and heavy dust on filters. Instructed PIC to contact hood cleaning company for appointment / submit to Health Division; Remove and clean filters

590.006/6-501.14-C

Mar 5, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine / food debris on floor inside walk in freezer. Clean to remove all soils and food debris

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Intensity-lighting (c)

Inspector notes: Observed walk in freezer with blown light. Replace and ensure adequate lighting is maintained

590.006/6-303.11-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles used throughout kitchen unidentified. Provide labels on all squeeze bottles with the common name of food items stored inside

590.003/3-302.12-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

590.006/6-501.14-C

Sep 26, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide paper towels in the hand sink at the front counter.COS by the PIC

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted hand sink by the dish area being used as a dump sink.Retrain staff

590.005/5-205.11-PF

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Noted scoops stored in the bulk container in contact with the product.Retrain staff to store scoops handle facing up or in a scoop holder

590.003/3-304.12-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: The door next to the dry storage area has opening on the bottom.Provide door sweep

590.006/6-202.15-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths need to be stored in the sanitizer.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Prohibitions (c)

Inspector notes: Single use items stored underneath the sewage pipes.Remove

590.004/4-903.12-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Staff preping food items not wearing hair restraint.Provide

590.002/2-402.11-C

Aug 27, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Observed significant visible light on the front door to establishment. Repair and Provide the proper door sweep.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Elephantine Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Elephantine Bakery on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Elephantine Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Elephantine Bakery.

How does Elephantine Bakery compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Elephantine Bakery most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Elephantine Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Elephantine Bakery have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Elephantine Bakery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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