Fmi Cafe - 6th Fl. Main Kitchen

370 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Fmi Cafe - 6th Fl. Main Kitchen has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Apr 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition”, showing up three times.

That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Observed cut tomatoes and cole slaw stored @ deli station @ 45F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below and to properly store directly on cold plate. COS

590.003/3-501.16-P

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken & cooked steak stored on hot table @ pop up station @ 119F. Discussed with PIC and vendor (Naya) to ensure hot holding is maintained @ 135F and above with shallower pans or increase heat. COS

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food debris / spills inside walk in cooler and freezer. Clean to remove all debris

590.006/6-201.11-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed plastic cup / bowl used for bulk dispensing in main kitchen. Discussed with PIC to provide handled scoopers for all bulk dispensing

590.003/3-304.12-C

Sep 30, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 20, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Noted no service year indicated on the hood sticker. Provide

590.006/6-501.14-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Noted soiled linnen stored on the counter in the service area. Discontinue and store all soiled linnen in the sanitizer

590.003/3-304.14-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Noted soiled linnen stored on the counter in the service area. Discontinue and store all soiled linnen in the sanitizer

590.003/3-304.14-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Noted no service year indicated on the hood sticker. Provide

590.006/6-501.14-C

May 6, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Noted raw chicken stored above the raw pork. Discontinue and store chicken on the bottom shelf.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted hand sink used for food dumping at the service station. Discontinue and retrain staff to use hand sink for only washing hands

590.005/5-205.11-PF

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Noted food dispensing scoops stored in direct contact with the food in the bulk containers. Discontinue and store scoops in a clean container/handles not in direct contact with food

590.003/3-304.12-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Noted soiled linnen stored on the counter in the service area. Discontinue and store all soiled linnen in the sanitizer

590.003/3-304.14-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Noted no service date or expired date indicated on the hood sticker. Provide

590.006/6-501.14-C

Dec 5, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Observed chicken broccoli and ziti / rice pilaf stored @ 120F on heating table. Discussed with PIC to maintain hot holding @ 135F and above. COS

590.003/3-501.16-P1

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Observed sliced tomatoes / buffalo chicken stored in upper low boy unit @ 50F at Pizza-Grill station. Discussed with PIC to monitor cold holding @ 41F or below. COS

590.003/3-501.16-P

Feb 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fmi Cafe - 6th Fl. Main Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fmi Cafe - 6th Fl. Main Kitchen on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fmi Cafe - 6th Fl. Main Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fmi Cafe - 6th Fl. Main Kitchen.

How does Fmi Cafe - 6th Fl. Main Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Fmi Cafe - 6th Fl. Main Kitchen most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Fmi Cafe - 6th Fl. Main Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fmi Cafe - 6th Fl. Main Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fmi Cafe - 6th Fl. Main Kitchen 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 Fmi Cafe - 6th Fl. Main Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fmi Cafe - 6th Fl. Main Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.

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