Espresso Love Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Espresso Love Cafe has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 22, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “backflow prevention device when required” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Espresso Love Cafe trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken breast on stove top at 80F. Discarded. Ensure proper hot holding of 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Yogurt for retail sale expired 4.19.26. White chocolate syrup observed expired. All discrded. Ensure proper rotation.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
78
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Use a colander until properly plumbed./ Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected 12.29.25 Plumber will be on site this week or next week to take look at the prep sink
590.005/5-203.14-P
86
Jan 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Use a colander until properly plumbed./ Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected 12.29.25 Plumber will be on site this week or next week to take look at the prep sink
590.005/5-203.14-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted dead cockroaches in the basement area on the glue trap and in the bakery area under the prep sink .clean to remove /Provide detail pest report to Keila.depina@boston.gov 12/29/2025 at the time of compliance visit one live german cockroach was observed in the kitchen area near the shelving and 3-bay sink.. Waltham pest control is scheduled to be on site 12.30.25
590.006/6-501.111-PF
78
Dec 29, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Use a colander until properly plumbed./ Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected 12.29.25 Plumber will be on site this week or next week to take look at the prep sink
590.005/5-203.14-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food disposition (p)
Inspector notes: There are pickled onions in the 1 door fridge with a prep date of 12/09/25.Use the product within 7 days.
590.003/3-501.18-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted dead cockroaches in the basement area on the glue trap and in the bakery area under the prep sink .clean to remove /Provide detail pest report to Keila.depina@boston.gov 12/29/2025 at the time of compliance visit one live german cockroach was observed in the kitchen area near the shelving and 3-bay sink.. Waltham pest control is scheduled to be on site 12.30.25
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine observed with mold-like build up clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide up to date test kit/test kit on site expired
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedure or supplies for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit./ Provide complete vomit clean up kit
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employee without hair restraints / provide proper hair restraints for all food prep workers ( Corrected on site)
590.002/2-402.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Mop not in use is being stored inside mop bucket in front of three bay sink.Hang mops to dry
590.006/6-501.16-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Basement storage area floor observed with soils and debris. clean to remove
590.006/6-501.13-C
41
Dec 22, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food disposition (p)
Inspector notes: There are pickled onions in the 1 door fridge with a prep date of 12/09/25.Use the product within 7 days.
590.003/3-501.18-P
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Use a colander until properly plumbed./ Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected
590.005/5-203.14-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedure or supplies for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit./ Provide complete vomit clean up kit
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide up to date test kit/test kit on site expired
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine observed with mold-like build up clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Noted dead cockroaches in the basement area on the glue trap and in the bakery area under the prep sink .clean to remove /Provide detail pest report to Keila.depina@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.112-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Mop not in use is being stored inside mop bucket in front of three bay sink.Hang mops to dry
590.006/6-501.16-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employee without hair restraints / provide proper hair restraints for all food prep workers ( Corrected on site)
590.002/2-402.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Basement storage area floor observed with soils and debris. clean to remove
590.006/6-501.13-C
43
Aug 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 12, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 27, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 7/23. PIC is going to schedule cleaning and email copy of appointment to shemica.debnam@boston.gov.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Sep 6, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing vomit and diarrheal kit. Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 7/23. PIC is going to schedule cleaning and email copy of appointment to shemica.debnam@boston.gov.
590.006/6-501.14-C
86
Jan 30, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cold hold of Sausage @ 50f Cold hold of Cut veggies @ 48f Ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: low temp machine nor registering sanitizer repair to read 50-150ppm of Chlorine
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: 3 door flip top running 47f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below
590.004/4-301.11-PF
70
Nov 18, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: clean the bottom shelf to the mini keg cooler. Remove coffee spills.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
90
Jun 6, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Espresso Love Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Espresso Love Cafe on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Espresso Love Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention device when required” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Espresso Love Cafe.
How does Espresso Love Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Espresso Love Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Espresso Love Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Espresso Love Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Espresso Love 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 Espresso Love Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Espresso Love Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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