Mister Q Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Mister Q Cafe has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 5, 2026. 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 six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked”, showing up six times.
Mister Q Cafe scores about where you'd expect for a Charlestown restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device location (c)
Inspector notes: Prep sink on site observed without and airgap/backflow preventer. Install and provide a plumbers report from a licensed plumber. Plumbers report in process per owner/PIC
590.005/5-204.12-C
95
Jan 30, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink on site observed without and airgap/backflow preventer. Install and provide a plumbers report from a licensed plumber. Plumbers report in process per owner/PIC
590.005/5-402.11-P
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live 2 customers walk into the cafe with live dogs. Discontinue only service animals allowed on site No pets allowed except service animal sign observed both on the door and windows of the establishment (1.16.26)
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Backflow prevention device location (c)
Inspector notes: Prep sink on site observed without and airgap/backflow preventer. Install and provide a plumbers report from a licensed plumber. Plumbers report in process per owner/PIC
590.005/5-204.12-C
74
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink on site observed without and airgap/backflow preventer. Install and provide a plumbers report from a licensed plumber.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shelled eggs observed stored above RTE (feta cheese/ yogurt). Discontinue store separated. Corrected on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several containers of prepped RTE foods stored in various cold unit observed without date marking. Provide made / discard date before storing.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory/ reminder/ asterisk observed missing from the menu. Address where needed Establishment offers " fresh squeezed orange juice is not pasteurized"
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live dogs on premises. Customers. Discontinue only service animals allowed on site Inspector will provide sign to operator
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed staff washing hands in 3 bay sink. Discontinue use designated handwashing sink . Hands to be washed at the handwashing sink only.(cos)
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Per PIC there are no procedures and no supplies to clean up a vomit or diarrhea event. Provide. Inspector will provide procedure to the operator
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of inpsection staff on duty were unable to answer or demonstrate questions pertaining to food safety. Staff unable to set up 3 bay sink. Demonstrated by inspector at the time of inspection Must designate a knowledgeable PIC to oversee the daily operation of the restaurant.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on vioalations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a probe thermometer at the time of inspection. Provide maintain accessible
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles & storage bins observed without lables. Provide lables when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Facilty uses yelloow sponge for warewashing/ equipment / food contact surfaces . Discontinue (COS)
590.004/4-101.16-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple staff workiing with RTE foods observed without proper hair restraint. Provide and maintain
590.002/2-402.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen shelvings observed lined up with carboard/ aluminum foil. Discontinue
590.004/4-101.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC unable o provide a Servsafe certificate. Provide and post current CFPM certificate
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
26
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Any homemade baked goods that have been packaged and made available for retail sale must have a proper list of ingredients - Address as discussed [ provide any allergen information clearly on the labels ]
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: New menu is missing the consumer advisory for certain foods offered under cooked - address where needed [ note that " fresh squeezed orange juice is not pasturized " ]
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue leaving in use rags draped over chairs or on top of prep tables - store inside the sanitizing solution after use
590.004/4-901.12-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Clean around the read door where there are visible opening in the pavement where rodents can gain access to the facility - clean out and repair as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside all refrigeration / freezer units where needed from all visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up with seperate sanitizing solutions - one for the front counter area where all fully cooked / ready to eat foods are sold and another solution set up with the prep area / raw foods section - keep wiping cloths inside the solution after use -
590.003/3-304.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: All food handlers need to wear proper hair restraints when working / preparing / cooking with foods - Address
590.002/2-402.11-C
64
May 28, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure someone knowldgeable in food safety is on site at all hours of operation to answer potential food safety issues and / or concerns
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Menu is missing several disclosures on menu items offered under cooked - make the necessary adjustments where needed
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: All food handlers need to wear proper gair restraints when working with foods directly
590.002/2-402.11-C
78
Nov 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: All foods being purchased for the restaurant will need to be from professionally licensed wholesalers and not from other retail outlets like " Market Basket "
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Note on the menu that the fresh squeezed orange juice served on site is " Not pasturized " - also note on menu where there is any items listed as " eggs any style " will need to have the proper disclosure and reminder posted accordingly - address
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Only [ 1 ] one " food protection manager " on site for a complex menu based operation - this will not be acceptable according to the food code - address as we discussed during inspection
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: All employees working with preparing foods will need to have on proper hair restraints as discussed
590.002/2-402.11-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all employees working with foods will need to have on proper exterior attire when they are behind the counter - addresss
590.002/2-304.11-C
67
Jan 26, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Honestly presented (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure customers are aware that the " orange juice " sold at the facility is fresh squeezed meaning that it has not been pasturized - HSP should be aware of this - provide signage as discussed
590.003/3-601.12-C
Food labels (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods available for retail sale have proper labels describing the ingredients to properly oidentiy the content
590.003/3-602.11-C
90
Jan 18, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods offered under cooked on the menu are clearly and properly identified accordingly with a disclosure / reminder [ * eggs any style - *steak tips - *Burgers ]
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Treating juice (pf)
Inspector notes: Fresh juice machine for " Orange juice" does not have any information informing the customer that the juice has NOT been heat treated [ pasturized ] the HSP is not aware of this - provide signage clearly stating the juice has not been pasturized and is not recommended for the HSP [ young children - pregnant women - customers with compromised immune systems - elderly ] address as discussed
590.003/3-404.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Food labels (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods available for retail sale have proper labels describing the ingredients to properly oidentiy the content
590.003/3-602.11-C
Honestly presented (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure customers are aware that the " orange juice " sold at the facility is fresh squeezed meaning that it has not been pasturized - HSP should be aware of this - provide signage as discussed
590.003/3-601.12-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: Any and all foods packaged by the restaurant and made available for retail sale - need to have labels to properly identify the item as well as the ingredients [ baked goods -]
590.003/3-601.11-C
67
Jan 16, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods offered under cooked on the menu are clearly and properly identified accordingly with a disclosure / reminder [ * eggs any style - *steak tips - *Burgers ]
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Treating juice (pf)
Inspector notes: Fresh juice machine for " Orange juice" does not have any information informing the customer that the juice has NOT been heat treated [ pasturized ] the HSP is not aware of this - provide signage clearly stating the juice has not been pasturized and is not recommended for the HSP [ young children - pregnant women - customers with compromised immune systems - elderly ] address as discussed
590.003/3-404.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: Any and all foods packaged by the restaurant and made available for retail sale - need to have labels to properly identify the item as well as the ingredients [ baked goods -]
590.003/3-601.11-C
74
Sep 11, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 4, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mister Q Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mister Q Cafe on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mister Q Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mister Q Cafe.
How does Mister Q Cafe compare to other restaurants in Charlestown?
Mister Q Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Charlestown average of 93.
Has Mister Q Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mister Q Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mister Q 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 Mister Q Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mister Q Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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