Flour Bakery & Cafe

19 Dry Dock Av, Boston, MA 02210
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Flour Bakery & Cafe has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

“Nonfood contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled knives stored in pan @ hot sandwich station. Discussed with PIC to ensure all utensils are properly clean/sanitized after each use throughout establishment.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed trash / debris underneath shelving @ pastry station and dry storage closet. Clean to remove all trash and debris
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Oct 30, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils observed on the top of low temp dishmachine. Clean to remove Heavy evidence of black mold inside ice machine. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
95
May 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food soils inside of the handsink. DC utlizing handsink for any other purposes. Retrain staff. Clean and sanitize.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soils and food debri on top of the low temp dish machine. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Jun 15, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are stored properly in the walk-in unit - keep all foods off the floor inside the cooler as well as any and all food storage areas
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of the refrigeration unit in the rear of the kitchen - the grill is covered with dust and debris which may hinder the temperature
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Jun 30, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced tomatoes 46F at sandwich station. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-501.16-P
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flour Bakery & Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Flour Bakery & Cafe on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Flour Bakery & Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Flour Bakery & Cafe.

How does Flour Bakery & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Flour Bakery & Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.

Has Flour Bakery & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flour Bakery & Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Flour Bakery & 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 Flour Bakery & Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Flour Bakery & Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.