Massart Eat Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
67
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Massart Eat Cafe stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 20, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to nine violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods”, showing up six times.
That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Food handlers not washing hands prior to donning on clean gloves. Food handlers multitasking wearing single use gloves.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exterior of fryolators on cooking line
590.004/4-602.12-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Basement storage light fixtures not working
590.006/6-303.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floor under and behind all equipment - Throughout Built up soils on walls and attachment - Throughout Built up soils on ceiling throughout
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Expanding foam and steal wood stuffed in ceililng and piping between in food storage room UP stairs Wall ventilation rusted in food storage room UP stairs Pipes rusted thoughout prep Opening around ceiling around pipes and wires in basement storage Rusted shelving on interior of refrig units Gap between door to the exterior - Pest proof door Built up ice on ceiling and floor of walk in freezers
590.006/6-501.11-C
67
Nov 13, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple pipes walls and attachments in disrepair - Kitchen/prep/storage/ware washing/delivery/locker areas Expanding foam and steel wool along ceiling and walls in dry storage
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy built up of soils grease food particles on cooking/grills/gas stove tops and fryolator doors and cabinets equipment in back prep and on line prep
590.004/4-602.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Over head pipes tiles vents and attachments soiled and in need of cleaning - Throughout Walls pipes and attachments throughout soiled and in need of cleaning - Throughout Floor under and behind all equipment soils debris etc Throughout
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Oct 15, 2025
Routine
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed limited hand washing by food handlers and ware washing staff Observed employees not washing hand between changing of disposable gloves
590.002/2-301.14-P
Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)
Inspector notes: No protection between pizza dough storage and consumer - Pizza area
590.003/3-306.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Salad bar and food storage wells - TCS foods are not stored properly on ice and the items are stored above rim and fill lines If TCS food cannot be maintained on ice - Machanical refrigeration is required Salad bar Chicken 50 F Chicken 47 F Cantalope 50 F Deli etc on line Guacamole 46 F Lettuce 50 F Cut tomatoes 54 F
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hot holding until turned office during serving TCS foods Rice 116 F
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees handling door hands scoops untils etc wearing disposable gloves Observed no one removing gloves as required by code when multitasking unless asked to
590.003/3-304.15-P
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Final rinse on high temp dishmachine 198 F Dish machine cannot be used until in compliance
590.004/4-501.112-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple repeat violations noted on inspection. Providing proof that the PIC is not overseeing day to day operations and employees are not adequately trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice in large oversize hand sink on prep/grill line
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Built up soils and grease on handles of food utensils Old labels on equipment that went through the cleaning and sanitization process (food storage containers and clean equipment storage) Paint on exterior of bulk food containers
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Using Smart Power - had quats test kit. Proper test kit sent over during inspection
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide proper hand washing signage at hand sinks throughout
590.006/6-301.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Over head pipes tiles vents and attachments soiled and in need of cleaning - Throughout Walls pipes and attachments throughout soiled and in need of cleaning - Throughout Floor under and behind all equipment soils debris etc Throughout
590.006/6-201.11-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting clean and sanitized equipment in storage/ware washing areas
590.004/4-901.11-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy built up of soils grease food particles on cooking/grills/gas stove tops and fryolator doors and cabinets equipment in back prep and on line prep
590.004/4-602.12-C
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Employee returning to kitchen eating from an open container - PIC took corrective action during inspection
590.002/2-401.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Using bowl to scoop condiments
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution - Food prep/serving lines and ware washing
590.003/3-304.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink rim in disrepair Multiple pipes walls and attachments in disrepair - Kitchen/prep/storage/ware washing/delivery/locker areas Rust on ceiling brackets in ware washing areas Gap between bottom of door and floor - Pest proof doors to the exterior Expanding foam and steel wool along ceiling and walls in dry storage
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Items stored on top of lockers Milk crates being used for other purposed Soils on ground around outside trash storage
590.006/6-501.114-C
18
Apr 28, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Pizza oven hood missing a service sticker.Provide PIC stating they were here 3.1.25 (Provide a proper hood cleaning if it was not serviced on 3.1.25) Upon re-inspection PIC stating hood was not serviced on 3.1.25 PIC is awaiting confirmation of appt Upon re-inspection on 4.9.25 Hood appt has not occurred will refer to BFD inspector
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of mice activity observed(droppings) in several locations. Provide a full IPM report upon re-inspection Clean/sanitize affected locations Upon re-inspection Pest reports were reviewed service tech stated there is still minor activity Provide an additional pest report upon re-inspection It was also observed at the exterior compressor units in the gravel what appears to be a rodent burrow Provide treatment and fill it in to prevent possible access.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the door sweep at the double doors leading to the exterior per recomendation of pest control
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Pizza oven hood missing a service sticker.Provide PIC stating they were here 3.1.25 (Provide a proper hood cleaning if it was not serviced on 3.1.25) Upon re-inspection PIC stating hood was not serviced on 3.1.25 PIC is awaiting confirmation of appt Upon re-inspection on 4.9.25 Hood appt has not occurred will refer to BFD inspector
590.006/6-501.14-C
82
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of mice activity observed(droppings) in several locations. Provide a full IPM report upon re-inspection Clean/sanitize affected locations Upon re-inspection Pest reports were reviewed service tech stated there is still minor activity Provide an additional pest report upon re-inspection It was also observed at the exterior compressor units in the gravel what appears to be a rodent burrow Provide treatment and fill it in to prevent possible access.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Pizza oven hood missing a service sticker.Provide PIC stating they were here 3.1.25 (Provide a proper hood cleaning if it was not serviced on 3.1.25) Upon re-inspection PIC stating hood was not serviced on 3.1.25 PIC is awaiting confirmation of appt
590.006/6-501.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the door sweep at the double doors leading to the exterior per recomendation of pest control
590.006/6-501.11-C
82
Mar 10, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Items at the station reading(white rice 96F ground beef kabob 102F Falafel 110F) for 30-45 min per PIC. Maintain hot holding 135F or above. Items were removed to reheat to 165F/hold 135 or above Discussed hot holding procedures & temp logs with the PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Items at the deli station(chicken salad 54F egg salad 52F sliced cucmbers 50F sweet potato 54F(salad bar)) reading 50-54 F for 30-40 min per PIC.Maintain items 41F or below Items removed to blast chiller to cool/hold 41F or below Discussed cold holding & temp logs with the PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of mice activity observed(droppings) in several locations. Provide a full IPM report upon re-inspection Clean/sanitize affected locations
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink observed leaking from the drain under the middle bay.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Pizza oven hood missing a service sticker.Provide PIC stating they were here 3.1.25 (Provide a proper hood cleaning if it was not serviced on 3.1.25)
590.006/6-501.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/discard the unused display case from the rear of the kitchen.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: There are 2 light bulbs not operating above the cook line equipment-Prep station Replace bulbs
590.006/6-303.11-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Light shields missing or damaged from the overhead light units.Replace missing or damaged light shields
590.006/6-202.11-C
52
May 9, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: SmartPower 0 PPM - All ware washing is being performed in high temp dish machine (Dishwasher company called)
590.004/4-501.114-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand washing during inspection
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple Priority Priorty Foundation and core violations noted on inspection
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written instructions - I provided the instructions at prior inspection and today's inspection Kit not complete
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloth bucket stored in hand sink Corrected on site
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exterior of refrigeration units Built up soils on shelving throughout
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: No indirect plumbing at food prep sink
590.006/6-501.11-C
47
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple TCS foods on ice out of temperature Salad bar Melon 46 F Cantalope 46 F Strawberry yogurt 45 F Deli Tomatoes 39 F Cheese 51 F Mozzalla cheese 51 F Provide refrigeration facilities that can maintain TCS foods at 41 F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: On top of prep unit Raw eggs raw ground beef and raw chicken stored next to each other
590.003/3-302.11-P
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp final rinse 199 F Using 3 bay with quats at 200 PPM until dish machine maintains proper temperature Dish washing company called
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepackaged foods for grab and go not labeled with Business name/address and list of ingredients
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Open food items not in food grade covered containers
590.003/3-305.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Peg board with tacks above food prep sinks
590.003/3-307.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Ice bucket not properly stored invert to air dry
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigeration draws not working - Using ice to keep TCS food cold
590.004/4-501.11-C
50
Oct 3, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Secure all CO2 tanks
590.006/6-501.114-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the cabinets at the simple zone station to remove evidence of mouse droppings. Address any issues with pest control company. Provide a pest control report at the re-inspection
590.004/4-601.11-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the missing light shield above the ice machine.
590.006/6-202.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Gatorade double glass door refrigeration unit reading 55-60F.Repair Maintain unit temp 41F or below
590.004/4-501.11-C
82
Feb 24, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the commercial sanitizer dispenser at the 3 bay sink. PIC stating work order is being addressed. Sanitizer mixed at an alternate location(starbucks)
590.004/4-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/repair out of service ice machine.
590.006/6-501.114-C
90
Feb 2, 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: Several items (Chop squash onions eggplant) reading 50-55F for 30-40 min per PIC.Maintain items 41F or below. PIC removed items to the blast chiller Discussed cold holding with the PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exterior cover of the grease barrel to remove spills.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/repair out of service ice machine.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the commercial sanitizer dispenser at the 3 bay sink. PIC stating work order is being addressed. Sanitizer mixed at an alternate location(starbucks) Remove the interior ice build up at the action station cold holding unit.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters above the fry station observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-202.18-C
70
Nov 2, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Proviode labels on all chemical spray bottles.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the hood filters above the fry station to remove dripping grease.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at the cook line observed leaking from the drain.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the hole in the dish room wall.
590.006/6-101.11-C
74
Sep 6, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mice dropping in multiple locations. Droppings in dining area. Droppings near wall next to cashiers. Dropping in dry storage area. Provide updated pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles on sandwich line do not have labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled glue traps in dining room and back of house. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard being used in walk in shelfing. Remove.
590.004/4-101.19-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Massart Eat Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Massart Eat Cafe on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Massart Eat Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Massart Eat Cafe.
How does Massart Eat Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Massart Eat Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Massart Eat Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Massart Eat Cafe have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Massart Eat 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 Massart Eat Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Massart Eat Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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