Max's Deli Cafe

30 Batterymarch, Boston, MA 02109
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Max's Deli Cafe has seven inspections in the public record. Max's Deli Cafe was last inspected on Apr 15, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “wiping cloths use limitation”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Max's Deli Cafe's 67 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink observed without an air gap. Provide or submit quote from a plumbing company to request a variance.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Front counter area hand sink water at 90F for multiple minutes. Repair. Hand sinks should have water at 100F minimum. Hot water available at other locations.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Expired clam juice in basement walk in area. Expired beef base in kitchen area walk in cooler. Discarded. Monitor expiration dates.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled traps in basement area. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
67
Aug 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Salads and fruit cups without labels & ingredients on them supply for all. (Labels were posted on glass door of cold case)
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Baffles with carbon build up clean to remove
590.004/4-301.14-C
86
Nov 9, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 5, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy grease build up on interior and exterior of Hood.Sticker exp 3/23. PIC confirmed hood cleaning is scheduled for 6.13.23.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Nov 17, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all wiping clths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor area through the basement.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface or replace the worn and stained cutting board on the cold unit in the kitchen.
590.004/4-501.12-C
86
Jun 9, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean shelving inside the walk in cooler in the kitchen.Remove food encrustments on shelves. Clean shelf below the hand soap dispenser at the hand sink in the back of the kitchen.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not used.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Replace broken glass to bottom panel of the front door.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Provide better storage of employees personal belongings. Keep away from product storage shelves.
590.006/6-501.114-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Max's Deli Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Max's Deli Cafe on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Max's Deli Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths use limitation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Max's Deli Cafe.

How does Max's Deli Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Max's Deli Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Max's Deli Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Max's Deli Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Max's Deli 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 Max's Deli Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Max's Deli Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.