Oba Bakery and Cafe

1103 Commonwealth Av, Allston, MA 02134
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Oba Bakery and Cafe stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Aug 25, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “sponges use limitation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Allston restaurant scores 80. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges in use at 3 bay sink- Discontinue
590.004/4-101.16-C
95
May 15, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing. Discard sponges and discontinue using to wash food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
95
Sep 30, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer on site at the time of the inspection- Provide
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips available on site at the time of the inspection- Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Entrance to prep area documented on stamped plans should have a barrier in place to sepaerate the area from the front service area- Provide barrier to separate back area from the front
590.006/6-501.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oba Bakery and Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oba Bakery and Cafe on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oba Bakery and Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “sponges use limitation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Oba Bakery and Cafe.

How does Oba Bakery and Cafe compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Oba Bakery and Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.

Has Oba Bakery and Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Oba Bakery and Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Oba Bakery and 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.