Olga's Kafe

206 W Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
41
Score
High Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Olga's Kafe stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 23, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Sanitizing solutions testing devices” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Olga's Kafe's latest score of 41 falls below the South Boston average of 87. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
6
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Observed household Windex surface cleaner on site; informed by employee cleaner being used for food contact surfaces. Discussed with owner to discontinue and remove from establishment
590.007/7-204.11-P
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer buckets setup in food service. Discussed with PIC to ensure sanitizer is available at all times of operations for proper cleaning of in use utensils
590.004/4-303.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed filters on ice machine with heavy dust; heavy coffee spills on counters and food spills inside upright 2 door freezer and fridge unit. Thoroughly clean to remove all soils / spills / dust from stated equipment
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no test strips for Quats sanitizer. Provide. Test with inspector kit at this time
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no food thermometers on site for proper temping of food items. Provide
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed handsink in back prep area blocked with bags and other items. Discussed with PIC to monitor / maintain all handsinks clear and accessible for handwashing only. COS
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple immature flies throughout back prep area and front counter. Provide updated pest report for services
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Observed Food Handler certificate instead of Certified Food Protection Manager certificate due to cold/hot holding on site. Provide confirmation of registered course
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Provide while handling food items
590.002/2-402.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on counters. Remove and maintain all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use
590.003/3-304.14-C
41
Aug 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing testing device for 3 compartment sink. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Expired certificate 5/24 posted. Provide an updated Food safety certificate and post.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
86
Jul 24, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing testing device for 3 compartment sink. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Expired certificate 5/24 posted. Provide an updated Food safety certificate and post.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
86
Mar 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed yogurt and fruit cups packaged in the front grab and go case with out proper labeling. Provide
590.003/3-602.11-PF
90
Jun 1, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide handwash sign at service line.
590.006/6-301.14-C
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Olga's Kafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Olga's Kafe on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Olga's Kafe?

Across the inspection record, “sanitizing solutions testing devices” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Olga's Kafe.

How does Olga's Kafe compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

Olga's Kafe most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the South Boston average of 87.

Has Olga's Kafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Olga's Kafe 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 Olga's Kafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Olga's Kafe is inspected around two times per year on average.