Jonquils Cafe

125 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Jonquils Cafe has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Jan 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “system maintained in good repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Jonquils Cafe's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Warewashing equipment cleaning agents (pf)

Inspector notes: Detergent dispenser for 3 compartment sink wash bay not functioning. Repair as needed. Staff adding soap manually.

590.004/4-501.17-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Interior chute of ice machine with black mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize. Corrected on site.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Faucet at kitchen hand sink is loose and leaks. Repair/replace as needed to ensure proper hand washing. Service line dish machine leaks

590.005/5-205.15-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Rat droppings around base of hot water tank and behind service counter dish machine Clean and monitor. Send current pest report

590.006/6-501.111-C

Jul 12, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Send current pest report

590.006/6-501.111-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Floor drain under combi oven not draining properly. Service as needed

590.005/5-205.15-C

Jul 5, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Live rat and rat droppings under dump sink at serviceline. PIC contacted pest control immediately. Remove rodent and provide pest report

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Debris under and behind dump sink at serviceline. Clean to avoid attracting pests. Water on floor under shelf in kitchen. Monitor drain for walk-in refrigerator. Clean and dry floor to avoid attracting pests

590.004/4-602.13-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Send current pest report

590.006/6-501.111-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Floor drain under combi oven not draining properly. Service as needed

590.005/5-205.15-C

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

Inspector notes: Toilet seat detached. Repair as needed.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Jun 27, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Live rat and rat droppings under dump sink at serviceline. PIC contacted pest control immediately. Remove rodent and provide pest report

590.006/6-501.111-PF

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

Inspector notes: Toilet seat detached. Repair as needed.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

590.004/4-602.13-C

Jan 9, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Spray bottle of sanitizer at service counter without label. Label all chemical containers to prevent contamination.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Drain flies in basement kitchen. Provide current pest report. Clean area of standing water and soils to avoid attracting pests.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Soils under dump sink at service counter. Floor drains in kitchen with soils and debris. Water under combi oven. Sprays station area with soils. Clean and dry all areas to avoid attracting pests.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Oct 2, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Handwashing sink at the front service area is being used as a dump sink-Discontinue Fully clean and sanitize sink

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Warewashing equipment cleaning frequency (c)

Inspector notes: Interior of high temperature dishwasher in the lower level with heavy soils- Clean

590.004/4-501.14-C

Jan 25, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Milk and aplle cidarstored on counter between guests at 48F- Store in available refrigeration well at service line Corrected

590.003/3-501.16-P

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Numerous damp wiping cloths on counters throughout- Maintain in sanitizer solution

590.003/3-304.14-C

Jul 19, 2022

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Interior panels of ice machine with buildup- Clean with proper frequency

590.004/4-601.11-PF

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jonquils Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jonquils Cafe on file is from Jan 8, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jonquils Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jonquils Cafe.

How does Jonquils Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Jonquils Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Jonquils Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jonquils 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 Jonquils Cafe inspected?

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

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