Lucy Ethopian Cafe

334 Massachusetts Av, Boston, MA 02115

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Lucy Ethopian Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 10, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “backflow prevention” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Backflow prevention (p)

Inspector notes: Observed no air gap under the prep sink. Please reach out to a licensed plumber to install an air gap under the prep sink ensure a permit is pulled and provide an invoice from the licensed plumber.

590.005/5-402.11-P

Jul 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Backflow prevention (p)

590.005/5-402.11-P

Jun 16, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Backflow prevention (p)

590.005/5-402.11-P

Aug 28, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: 15 oz of shelled eggs at 76 F

590.003/3-501.16-P

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No thin probe thermometer

590.004/4-302.12-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No quats test kit

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal (I provided via email) No kit (I discussed the kits contents with the PIC)

590.002/2-501.11-PF

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC cannot answer the required question for the foodborne illness report PIC not demonstrating knowledge in food safety and sanitation as required

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Worn wooden paddle to stir food - Replace

590.004/4-601.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Soils on walls and attachments throughout kitchen/prep/ware washing

590.006/6-201.11-C

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

Inspector notes: Rust on wire shelving above sinks and dishwasher Rust on shelving on bottom shelves of prep tables and steam table Broken and loose floor tiles

590.006/6-501.11-C

Intensity-lighting (c)

Inspector notes: No lighting in rear storage area

590.006/6-303.11-C

Jul 12, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 28, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 13, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 18, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 26, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Prep sink observed leaking from the drainpipe.Repair

590.005/5-205.15-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lucy Ethopian Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lucy Ethopian Cafe on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lucy Ethopian Cafe?

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

How does Lucy Ethopian Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?

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

Has Lucy Ethopian Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lucy Ethopian Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lucy Ethopian 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 Lucy Ethopian Cafe inspected?

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

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