Licks Cafe

1140 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Licks Cafe stretching back to 2022. On Mar 31, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Across the inspection history, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 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: Refrigeration unit 57 F Cheese 52 F Yogurt 57 F All foods out of temperature have been removed from service by PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Coffee filter compartment in hand sink basin Food particles in hand sink
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Parfait for customer self service not labeled
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Using hand sink for food prep - Install food prep sink
590.003/3-307.11-C
67
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Refrigeration unit 54 F Ham 50 F Turkey 50 F Cut tomatoes 50 F TCS Foods discarded and facilities was notified during inspection - Facilities will contact refrigeration company Unit has been placed out of service during inspection
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Pre wrapped baked goods for customer self service not labeled per code
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No signage at customer self service reminding customers to use utensils at food display
590.003/3-307.11-C
74
Apr 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 11, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 6, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 1, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Posted certified food managers certificate observed expired. No proof on site of an allergen awareness certificate. Provide current certificates from full time employee.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Licks Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Licks Cafe on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Licks Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Licks Cafe.

How does Licks Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?

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

Has Licks Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Licks Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Licks 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 Licks Cafe inspected?

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