Matcha Cafe Maiko

115 Jersey St, Boston, MA 02215

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 18, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Matcha Cafe Maiko has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jun 18, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “effectiveness-hair restraints” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 18, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 6, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Food handler without hairrestraint. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Aug 23, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw eggs and batter stored in refrigerator over prepared ready to eat soft serve base. Store raw eggs and batter below ready to eat foods to prevent contamination. Corrected on site.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: 3 compartmetn sink not set up for warewashing during operational hours. Retrain staff to have sink set up to wash rinse and sanitize as needed.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Interior chute of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean to prevent contamination.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Glur traps in basement with dead insects. Discard dead insects to prevent contaminaiton.

590.006/6-501.112-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Staff without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for food handlers.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Feb 6, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

Inspector notes: Red beans held on service counter at 55F. PIC stated canned beans opened in the past half hour. Moved to refrigerator. Hold TCS foods under 41F at all times.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Sanitizer tst strips on site for chlorine. Quats sanitizer used on site. Provide quats test strips to ensure correct dilution.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Establishment operating without 3 compartment sink set up for wash/rinse/sanitize of equipment. When operating 3 compartment sink should be available for washing & sanitizing.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink in prep area obstructed by table. Keep hand sinks clear and available at all times for hand washing. Staff using service line hand sink.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Basement bathroom out of paper towels. Staff using upstairs bathroom. Enure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

(a )cooling methods (pf)

Inspector notes: Custard with lid on at 77F on service line. Cool hot foods uncovered to 41F before placing into service. Custard placed uncovered in refrigerator. Made with powder nad hot water

590.003/3-501.15-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths stored on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution at all times to prevent cross contamination.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: Basement bathroom without covered waste bin. Provide covered trash bin.

590.005/5-501.17-C

Jul 12, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Utensils stored in stagnet water. Person in charge corrected.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Nov 2, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 13, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponges in use at the warewashing area- Discontinue

590.004/4-101.16-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Matcha Cafe Maiko last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Matcha Cafe Maiko on file is from Jun 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Matcha Cafe Maiko?

Across the inspection record, “effectiveness-hair restraints” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Matcha Cafe Maiko.

How does Matcha Cafe Maiko compare to other restaurants in Boston?

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

Has Matcha Cafe Maiko's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Matcha Cafe Maiko have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Matcha Cafe Maiko 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 Matcha Cafe Maiko inspected?

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

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