Market Cafe

39 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02199
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 15, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Market Cafe stretching back to 2022. Market Cafe was last inspected on May 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about three violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “segregation and location-distressed merchandise” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Expired milk in dairy refrigerator. Person in charge discarded.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed with no labels. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Handwashing sinks installation (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink automatic faucet not working properly on production line. Repair
590.005/5-202.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Beverage cooler obsevred with soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Apr 24, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Brownies in grab and go cooler are not labeled for retail sale. Provide labels.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Under espresso machine is soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Nov 9, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple container of yogurt expired in grab and go cooler. Person in charge discared.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide temperature measuring device in stand up pepsi cooler.
590.004/4-204.112-C
86
Aug 17, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Grilled chicken on the cookline at 58F. Person in charge corrected on site.
590.003/3-501.16-P
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Market Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Market Cafe on file is from May 15, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Market Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “segregation and location-distressed merchandise” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Market Cafe.

How does Market Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?

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

Has Market Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Market 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 Market Cafe inspected?

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