My Thai Cafe Vegetarian & Bubble Tea Bristro
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, My Thai Cafe Vegetarian & Bubble Tea Bristro has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 9, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Nonfood contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
My Thai Cafe Vegetarian & Bubble Tea Bristro's latest score of 70 falls below the Boston average of 86. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a chlorine test kit (test done using inspectors test kit)
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepped items in the walkin missing datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for over 24 hours
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the wall at the entrance to the kitchen to remove soils/food debris.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the outside trash location to remove debris. Remove.discard all empty boxes from the rear storage shelves (Clean & organize) Remove all unnecessary items from the mop sink.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items in the chest freezer missing covers/wrapps.Provide covers/wraps on all stored items(label/date)
590.003/3-305.11-C
70
May 12, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile in dry store room. Multiple missing ceiling tiles in men's bathroom. Repair.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked tripe on production line at temperatures ranging from 85F - 105F. Discarded. Hot hot items at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed with no label. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile in dry store room. Multiple missing ceiling tiles in men's bathroom. Repair.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Wok area observed soiled with food build up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee on production line observed without hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler thermometer observed broken. Provide working thermomter in unit.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
61
Dec 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Vegetable prep sink observed with no air gap. Provide. Call registed plumber to conduct work.
590.005/5-202.13-P
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Choke Saver Certificate observed expired. Update.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
82
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Vegetable prep sink observed with no air gap. Provide. Call registed plumber to conduct work.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Cleaning agent in dishwasher observed empty. Ensure detergent is available at all hours.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Trash cans for My Thai in alley are soiled. Clean to remove all soils.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all excess items out of alley way. Trash and debris observed. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Lid of grease bucket in alley way is not secure. Ensure bucket is covered and clean.
590.005/5-501.113-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean area around grease trap. Ensure trap is accessible.
590.005/5-402.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink is not enclosed and in close proximity to clean dishware. Enclose mop sink.
590.003/3-307.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Choke Saver Certificate observed expired. Update.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile in production area. Replace.
590.006/6-201.16-C
55
Jun 14, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Alley way used for trash has excess trash and excess items. Remove all unused itens from alley.
590.005/5-501.115-C
95
May 31, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Alley way used for trash has excess trash and excess items. Remove all unused itens from alley.
590.005/5-501.115-C
95
May 17, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Alley way used for trash has excess trash and excess items. Remove all unused itens from alley.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Storage areas rooms and receptacles capacity and availability (c)
Inspector notes: Provide new grease container for establishment with adequate pick up schedule. Provide pick up schedule to health division.
590.005/5-501.16-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Trash cans in alley way observed soiled. Grease container observed with build up and soils. Clean to remove all soils. Provide pick up schedule for grease removal.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Grease trap in kitchen area observed soiled and with grease build up. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-402.12-C
82
Feb 14, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Unlabled chemical in spray bottle in dining room. Provide label.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in front counter observed leaking into bucket. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee prepping wontons observed without proper hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled fly paper over front counter area. Remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in kitchen area. Replace.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling in kitchen is soiled with dust and debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee items stored on top of food items in dry storage. Discontinue.
590.003/3-307.11-C
67
Jul 31, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machine not testing for chlorine sanitizer. Service as needed. Sanitize all dishes and utensils in 3 compartment sink.
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked noodles held on counter at 65F. Container of tofu on counter at 68F. Food held out for one hour- per PIC Returned to refrigerator. Hold perishable foods in refrigerator at all times.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Second hand sink in kitchen without paper towels. Ensure all hand sinks have towels and soap at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Can opener blade soiled. Clean regularly to prevent contamination
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Slow drain at second kitchen hand sink. Service as needed to ensure sink drains properly.
590.005/5-205.15-C
58
Mar 1, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Storage areas rooms and receptacles capacity and availability (c)
Inspector notes: Provide copy of contract with licensed grease disposal company for storing and removing grease.
590.005/5-501.16-C
95
Feb 21, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Conveying sewage (p)
Inspector notes: :Cooking grease on sidewalk and street gutter apparently emanating from alley. Grease receptacle is full. Provide contract for licensed company to empty grase receptacle and records of routine grease disposal. Keeps logs for grease removal and grease trap cleaning up to date.
590.005/5-402.13-P
Conveying sewage (p)
Inspector notes: :Cooking grease on sidewalk and street gutter apparently emanating from alley. Grease receptacle is full. Provide contract for licensed company to empty grase receptacle and records of routine grease disposal. Keeps logs for grease removal and grease trap cleaning up to date.
590.005/5-402.13-P
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Fried tofu at 90F packed in small plastic container. Cooked in last hour. Cool foods spread out in single layer in metal. Tofu spread out and cooled to 70F in 15 minutes.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: One hand sink blocked with soiled pan and container. Staff observed washing hands at second hand sink. Keep hand sinks clear at all times. Corrected on site.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: One hand sink blocked with soiled pan and container. Staff observed washing hands at second hand sink. Keep hand sinks clear at all times. Corrected on site.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Fried tofu at 90F packed in small plastic container. Cooked in last hour. Cool foods spread out in single layer in metal. Tofu spread out and cooled to 70F in 15 minutes.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Storage areas rooms and receptacles capacity and availability (c)
Inspector notes: Provide copy of contract with licensed grease disposal company for storing and removing grease.
590.005/5-501.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Drip trays at stove heavily soiled. Clean regularly to avoid attracting pests or possible fire hazard.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Drip trays at stove heavily soiled. Clean regularly to avoid attracting pests or possible fire hazard.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Outdoor trash storage area sidewalk and street gutter with oil and grease from alley. Clean area and street to prevent grease from contaminating and clogging storm drains. Retrain staff to ensure gresae is not poured out on sidewalk.
590.005/5-501.116-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice scoop stored in 60F water. Store scoop in hot water over 135F or clean and dry.
590.003/3-304.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice scoop stored in 60F water. Store scoop in hot water over 135F or clean and dry.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Outdoor trash storage area sidewalk and street gutter with oil and grease from alley. Clean area and street to prevent grease from contaminating and clogging storm drains. Retrain staff to ensure gresae is not poured out on sidewalk.
590.005/5-501.116-C
35
Feb 13, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Conveying sewage (p)
Inspector notes: :Cooking grease on sidewalk and street gutter apparently emanating from alley. Grease receptacle is full. Provide contract for licensed company to empty grase receptacle and records of routine grease disposal. Keeps logs for grease removal and grease trap cleaning up to date.
590.005/5-402.13-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: One hand sink blocked with soiled pan and container. Staff observed washing hands at second hand sink. Keep hand sinks clear at all times. Corrected on site.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Fried tofu at 90F packed in small plastic container. Cooked in last hour. Cool foods spread out in single layer in metal. Tofu spread out and cooled to 70F in 15 minutes.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice scoop stored in 60F water. Store scoop in hot water over 135F or clean and dry.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Drip trays at stove heavily soiled. Clean regularly to avoid attracting pests or possible fire hazard.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Outdoor trash storage area sidewalk and street gutter with oil and grease from alley. Clean area and street to prevent grease from contaminating and clogging storm drains. Retrain staff to ensure gresae is not poured out on sidewalk.
590.005/5-501.116-C
61
Nov 2, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for chlorine sanitizer. Sanitizer mixed according to label directions. Provide test strips to ensure correct dilution.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at service station out of towels. Corrected on site. Ensure hand sinks have towels and soap at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Exterior lid of ice machine soiled. Clean and maintain to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and towels under wok station. Clean to prevent attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Women's restroom does not have covered trash receptacle. Provide covered waste bin.
590.005/5-501.17-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges at warewashing area. Discard and discontinue using sponges to clean food contact surfaces. Sponges may allow dangerous levels of bacterial growth.
590.004/4-101.16-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink faucet at cook line leaks. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles missing in dry storage kitchen and women's bathroom. Repair and replace as necessary to prevent contamination from the premises. Old water damage in dry storage ceiling. Repair as needed.
590.006/6-501.11-C
58
Apr 11, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at service counter and hand sink near warewashing without towels. Corrected on site. Hand sink t cookline with towels. Keep sinks stocked with towels soap and hot water.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Can openers blade heavily soiled. Clean to prevent contamination. Interior of microwave with food debris. Clean and maintain.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No kit or precedures on site. Guidance provided via email.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Bean sprouts observed stored in water. Water discarded. Discontinue storing bean sprouts in water because it can increase bacterial activity.
590.003/3-303.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple shelves lined with soiled cardboard. Discard cardboard and discontinue using cardboard on shelves. Use materials that are smooth cleanable durable and non-absorbent.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expires end of this month. Provide cleaning date at compliance inspection.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No covered trash bin in womens athroom. Provide covered trash.
590.005/5-501.17-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Burners of stove with carbon and debris. Clean to prevent attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths on counters without sanitizing solution. Provide sanitizing solution and store wiping cloths in solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current Food Protection Manager Certification
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was My Thai Cafe Vegetarian & Bubble Tea Bristro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at My Thai Cafe Vegetarian & Bubble Tea Bristro on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at My Thai Cafe Vegetarian & Bubble Tea Bristro?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at My Thai Cafe Vegetarian & Bubble Tea Bristro.
How does My Thai Cafe Vegetarian & Bubble Tea Bristro compare to other restaurants in Boston?
My Thai Cafe Vegetarian & Bubble Tea Bristro most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has My Thai Cafe Vegetarian & Bubble Tea Bristro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at My Thai Cafe Vegetarian & Bubble Tea Bristro have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at My Thai Cafe Vegetarian & Bubble Tea Bristro 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 My Thai Cafe Vegetarian & Bubble Tea Bristro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, My Thai Cafe Vegetarian & Bubble Tea Bristro is inspected around four times per year on average.
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