Park Bagelry & Cafe

280 Western Av, Allston, MA 02134

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Park Bagelry & Cafe, the earliest from 2025. On Mar 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

By comparison, the average Allston facility scores 80, putting Park Bagelry & Cafe on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: In multiple cold holding units observed opened dairy and nondairy milks opened and in use but lacking any date marking some that per the PIC had been opened up to two weeks ago. TCS items that will not be consumed or used within 24-hours of opening must be date labeled.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Variance requirement (pf)

Inspector notes: In the walkin refrigerator observed multiple cambros filled with homemade pickled vegetables dated in October; upon a discussion with the person in charge it was confirmed that the location is pickling for preservation but does not have a HACCP plan or approved variance from the Health Division. The pickled vegetables are hereby embargoed until further notice. When pickling for preservation and extending shelf life a HACCP plan and an approved Variance must be on file with the Health Division.

590.003/3-502.11-PF

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: In the reach in unit at the smoothie bar no internal thermometer was observed; provide internal thermometers in conspicuous locations for all cold holding units.

590.004/4-204.112-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: In the customer restroom closest to the entrance observed faucet not secured to the basin fixture; repair or replace the faucet so that it is secure to the basin.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nov 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 28, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Park Bagelry & Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Park Bagelry & Cafe on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Park Bagelry & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Park Bagelry & Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.

Has Park Bagelry & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Park Bagelry & Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Park Bagelry & Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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