Florentine Caffe

333 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Florentine Caffe has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

“Surface characteristics-indoor areas” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Florentine Caffe's 78 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 18, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: New mene is missing the proper consumer advisory address and make corrections to on-line menus and menu boards

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Using clean tableware for second portions and refills (c)

Inspector notes: Remove heavily scorned cutting boards from the units where needed and replace them - far too compromised to be cleaned properly

590.003/3-304.16-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the perimeter of the entire kitchen surfaces from visible food spills stains and soils

590.006/6-101.11-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Remove stubborm vents covered in grease and soak in a high concentration of chlorine sanitizer overnight

590.004/4-202.18-C

Jun 3, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all designated hand sinks in the kitchen / prep room as well as behind the barare properly identied as such " Hand Washing Only " - Clearly identify the " dump" sinks behind the bar to reduce potential confusion

590.006/6-301.14-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Clean walls throughout the kitchen - underneath the three bay sink - exterior of all cookming equipment from all visible food spills stains and soils

590.006/6-101.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure the " Allergen awareness certificates " are current - posted on site and that the names match the food safety persons name as we discussed during inspection

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Apr 17, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: New menu is missing a section for the menu items offered under cooked - address as discussed

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Repl ace compromised test strips - current ones are wet and cannot be used

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: Maintain clean after use - replace the missing side barriers on the slop sink

590.005/5-203.13-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all cooking equipment - inside and outside of all refrigeration and freezer units from visible food spills

590.004/4-602.13-C

Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure there is enough of a segragated and ample area for clean pots pansd and utensils to properly air dry

590.004/4-204.119-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Remove the two visibly soiled vents in the hood on the far end covered in blackened soils

590.004/4-202.18-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: All prep cooks and food handlers need to wesr proper hair restraints when handling foods

590.002/2-402.11-C

Clean condition-outer clothing (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure staff are changing visibly soiled aprons when needed throughout the day

590.002/2-304.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No curenty food safety or allergen awareness certificates on site - address as discussed

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Set up seperate sanitizing buckets for the coffee station - salad station and raw proteins / food prep locations of the restaurant

590.003/3-304.14-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the kitchen floors behind and underneath the cooing line equipment from all visible food spills stains and soils

590.006/6-101.11-C

Oct 12, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 15, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 31, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Florentine Caffe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Florentine Caffe on file is from Apr 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Florentine Caffe?

Across the inspection record, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Florentine Caffe.

How does Florentine Caffe compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Florentine Caffe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Florentine Caffe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Florentine Caffe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Florentine Caffe 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 Florentine Caffe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Florentine Caffe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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