Honeycomb Cafe

107 Savin Hill Av, Dorchester, MA 02125

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Honeycomb Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “backflow prevention air gap”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to other Dorchester restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw whole eggs out at room temperatures 66F. Must be cold held at 45F or below.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink next to cookline blocked with a refrigerator and tables. Sink must be available to wash hands.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Flip top unit on cooking line had the yop open and food temperatures between 43F to 46F. PIC will need to keep lid closed when not busy. Unit was at 40F.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood filters will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker good until Feb 2026

590.004/4-202.18-C

Dec 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: No Air Gap at the prep sink provide.

590.005/5-202.13-P

Dec 8, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: No Air Gap at the prep sink provide.

590.005/5-202.13-P

Nov 6, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: No Air Gap at the prep sink provide.

590.005/5-202.13-P

Mar 10, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of mice droppings on floor below storage shelving at basement area clean sanitize floor and provide a current pest control report.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

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

Inspector notes: Repair openings along base of wall at the basement area.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Oct 11, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Some squeeze bottles are not labeled provide with ingredient name.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Apr 1, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean stairs to basement.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Oct 12, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Bulk food containers will need to be labled.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Jan 27, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Discontinue to store eggs on the counter. Must be stored at 45F. Found eggs at 63F.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the coking line. Hood sticker ok.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to bleach the cutting boards to removed deep dark stains. If not please resurface.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace door sweep on back door.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: At this time did not see a mop sink. Mop bucket and fill station is in restroom. When asked where mop water gets dumped was told three bay. Please fill out attached variance to use the toilet for the mop water.

590.005/5-203.13-C

May 25, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Food Safety Certificate expired in April of 2022. PIC will need to provide a up to date certificate or a paid receipt and date of a class someone signed up for.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Honeycomb Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Honeycomb Cafe on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Honeycomb Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention air gap” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Honeycomb Cafe.

How does Honeycomb Cafe compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Honeycomb Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Honeycomb Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Honeycomb Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Honeycomb 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 Honeycomb Cafe inspected?

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

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