Harbor Life Cafe

296 State St, Boston, MA 02110

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Harbor Life Cafe stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 15, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Harbor Life Cafe's latest score of 100 sits above the Boston average of 86. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 15, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 20, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 18, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 2, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink missing handsoap. Replace

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Dishmachine missing detergent. PIC replaced when informed. Assure proper monitoring of chemical availabilty.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Missing paper towels at the rear handsink. Replace

590.006/6-301.12-PF

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy food soils and debris on exterior of refrigeration units. Clean to remove. Heavy dust debis on exterior of ice machine. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Jan 20, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 10, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Mislabeled products in the grab and go case. Overnight oat cups with no use by date or allergen information. Provide proper labeling.

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Food splatters and spills on the wall and under cabinet next to waffle maker. Clean to remove all soils

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nov 3, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Mislabeled products in the grab and go case. Overnight oat cups with no use by date or allergen information. Provide proper labeling.

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: heavy soils and debris build up around hand sink faucet. Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.18-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Food splatters and spills on the wall and under cabinet next to waffle maker. Clean to remove all soils

590.006/6-201.11-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy Ice build up in freezer...Repair and clean to remove

590.004/4-501.11-C

Aug 4, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy Ice build up in freezer...Repair and clean to remove

590.004/4-501.11-C

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: heavy soils and debris build up around hand sink faucet. Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.18-C

Apr 20, 2022

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Fruit Cups and parfaits in grab & Go case without labels Supply

590.003/3-602.11-PF

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harbor Life Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harbor Life Cafe on file is from Jan 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harbor Life Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Harbor Life Cafe.

How does Harbor Life Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Harbor Life Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Harbor Life Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Harbor Life Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Harbor Life 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 Harbor Life Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Harbor Life Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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