Pixlcat Coffee - Upper Level

32 Cambridge St, Charlestown, MA 02129
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to five violations.

Restaurants in Charlestown average 93, so Pixlcat Coffee - Upper Level trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Freshly prepared avocado mesh 54F stored in the in line sandwich cold unit . Avocado mesh was placed for cooling PIC to train staff on cooling parameters.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Establishment to use wholesaler only for the purchase of all food items. Discontinue using Whole Foods for purchase of sale products/ foods
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide active managerial and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sandwich station cutting boards observed heavily scored. Resurface/replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
When a haccp plan is required (c)
Inspector notes: Per PIC facility makes pickled onion with shelflife for 3 weeks or more. Discontinue PIC to submit HACCP for the pickled/ fermented onion for review to : ISDHEALTH@Boston.Gov
590.008/8-201.13-C
61
Jun 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pixlcat Coffee - Upper Level last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pixlcat Coffee - Upper Level on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Pixlcat Coffee - Upper Level compare to other restaurants in Charlestown?

Pixlcat Coffee - Upper Level most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Charlestown average of 93.

Has Pixlcat Coffee - Upper Level's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pixlcat Coffee - Upper Level have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pixlcat Coffee - Upper Level means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.