Flour Bakery & Cafe

12 Farnsworth St, Boston, MA 02210

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Flour Bakery & Cafe eight times, with records going back to 2022. Flour Bakery & Cafe was last inspected on Aug 7, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

Looking across the full record, “miscellaneous sources of contamination” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Flour Bakery & Cafe on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 7, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: A condensation pipe draining into the hand sink.Remove

590.005/5-205.15-P

Backflow prevention (p)

Inspector notes: Noted no Air Gap on the prep sink.Provide.

590.005/5-402.11-P

Washing fruits and vegetables (c)

Inspector notes: Fruits and vegetables not washed before prepping for service.Discontinue and wash all produce before prepping

590.003/3-302.15-C

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Noted trash area littered with trash on the floor move all the trash barrels and clean underneath to prevent rodent issues.

590.005/5-501.115-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Noted burrows around the permiter behind the building. Repair to prevent harborage of pests

590.006/6-202.15-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Noted holes in the ceiling in the dry storage.Repair Missing ceiling tiles above the ice machine.Repair Missing ceiling tiles above the hand sink near the hood ventilation.Repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Noted knives stored on uncleaned surface.Discontinue and store knives on clean surface.COS by the PIC

590.003/3-307.11-C

Feb 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 27, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 1, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 25, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)

Inspector notes: Establishment is par-cooking and cooling poached eggs and subsequently reheating prior to serving. Email detailed procedures to isdhealth@boston.gov.

590.003/3-401.14-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Exposed wall board outside walkin cooler in back area. Seal with cleanable materials.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)

Inspector notes: HVAC vents in kitchen appear soiled and rusty. Clean and resurface.

590.006/6-202.12-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Back hallway outside walkin adjacent area with ongoing construction. Tarp space above doorway to prevent entrance of dust.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Jul 19, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Label all bulk food storage bins in the kitchen as well as all clear plastic spray bottles throughoutt he business [ water - oil - sanitizer - bleach - olive oil ] to properly identify the content to reduce potential contamination

590.003/3-302.12-C

Oct 25, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Pastry not behind sneeze guard at service line. Product relocated behind guard. COS.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Several gaps and holes in dry storage room. Seal with smooth durable pest proof materials.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Aug 11, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Insect control devices design and installation (c)

Inspector notes: Tennis racket bug zapper in on shelf in back area. Corrected on site.

590.006/6-202.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flour Bakery & Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Flour Bakery & Cafe on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “miscellaneous sources of contamination” has been cited three 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 58 out of 100, which is lower than 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 two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Flour Bakery & Cafe inspected?

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

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