Melting Sun Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Melting Sun Cafe eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Dec 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot”, showing up five times.
Melting Sun Cafe's latest score of 50 falls below the Boston average of 86. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sausage patties inside of the hot holding unit at 109F. Address and esnure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Patties to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Produce and shredded cheese inside of the open air cooler with elevated temperatures ranging from 48-50F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometers available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Single use plastic cup being used to dispense out of large bin of coffee beans. Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Open air 2 door produce cooler does appear to be operating properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Service Tech was called at the time of the inspection for repairs to be made.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink located in between 2 food storage racks located in the basement preparation area with no splash guards. Address and either provide splash guards on the hand sink or relocate storage racks.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Packages of meats and other foods in the basement walk-in cooler observed being stored on the ground. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being stored elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
50
May 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked eggs at 125F. Eggs are not in hot holding unit. Product discarded. Ensure hot holding unit is in place and being used to hold hot items 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs stored in ambient air under production line. Deli meat items in sandwich unit ranging from 54F-58F. All effected product discarded. Hold cold items 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Sandwich unit not holding proper temperature. Unit reading 55F. All product removed from unit. PIC called for service.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
67
Dec 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs left in ambient air. Hold in refrigeration 45F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Sandwiches left out for sale in ambient air. No approved proecdure for Time as a Public Health Control. Discontinue. Sandwiches discarded.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods without date marking. Provide date marking for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils observed in stagnet water. Discontinue.
590.003/3-304.12-C
67
May 30, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked eggs whites at 125F next to egg cooking machine for service. Hold cooked eggs at 135F or above in a hot holding unit.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs left in ambent air by egg cooking machine at 55F. Person in charge removed.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods on production line without proper date marking. Provide date marking for all foods held longer than 24 hrs.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils stored in stagnet water at 83F. Discontinue. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Damp cloths in basement prep area. Remove.
590.003/3-304.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink observed leaking. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
58
Sep 8, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at service station leaks. Repair as needed
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of hot holding unit with spills. Interior of deli refrigerators with soils and debris. Clean and maintain to prevent contamination
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Mar 14, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings in basement prep area under and around shelves. Clean basement area and monitor for activity.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles not labeled. Chlorine sanitizer and window cleaner need to be clearly labeled to prevent contamination.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Old soiled cardboard used to line shelves in basement. Discard cardboard. Discontinue using cardboard to line shelves- use material that is smooth durable and non-absorbent.
590.004/4-101.19-C
78
Sep 26, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No Thermometer on site to assure proper holding temperatures of food. Provide
590.004/4-302.12-PF
90
Sep 6, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked hash browns sitting on oven top with a temperature of 76F. Per PIC they were cooked around 10am. PIC voluntarily discarded and educated on proper hot holding and to keep food at a minimum of 135F.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced turkey meat cold holding at 48F. Per pic the product was prepped less then an hour ago. Discussed with pic to assure all food that is prepped is cooled properly in the walk in or refrigerator prior to placing on service line. PIC placed deli meat in the cooler to chill properly.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No Thermometer on site to assure proper holding temperatures of food. Provide
590.004/4-302.12-PF
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Melting Sun Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Melting Sun Cafe on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Melting Sun Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Melting Sun Cafe.
How does Melting Sun Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Melting Sun Cafe most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Melting Sun Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Melting Sun Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Melting Sun Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Melting Sun Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Melting Sun Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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