Pressed Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Pressed Cafe 12 times, with records going back to 2022. On Feb 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; Pressed Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Recent pest report from MD Weaver dated 1.27.26 states "several large voids in dish area" make all necessary repairs. Provide updated IPM pest report upon re inspection that states open conditions have been addressed. Holes on pest report slated to be repaired this day in evening per PIC and screenshot of work order provided.
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Recent pest report from MD Weaver dated 1.27.26 states "several large voids in dish area" make all necessary repairs. Provide updated IPM pest report upon re inspection that states open conditions have been addressed. Holes on pest report slated to be repaired this day in evening per PIC and screenshot of work order provided.
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator for high temperature dish machine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Recent pest report from MD Weaver states live roach sighting. Provide updated report upon inspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Weekly visits.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Flip top unit at sandwich line inoperable. Repair. Alternative means for cold holding on site holding at below 41F.
590.004/4-501.11-C
82
Jul 3, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (pf)
Inspector notes: The low temp bar glass washer is not reading chlorine sanitizer.Repair Maintain chlorine sanitizer 50PPM or per manufactures instructions Machine is out of service alternate kitchen machine will be used
590.004/4-501.114-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior panels & chute of the ice machine to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide hand soap at the handsink. (PIC correcting)
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: The breakfast open top reach in unit is not operating.Repair (unit is empty)
590.004/4-501.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: There are light bulbs out above the cook line stations.Replace bulbs
590.006/6-303.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: There is a hole in the wall next to the ice machine.Repair (panel appears to be damaged)
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under/around the ice machine to remove debris/soils
590.006/6-501.13-C
61
Dec 26, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Employees not washing hand upon return to work station doning on clean gloves
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple food handlers prepping foods continously wear single use gloves - Handling many types of food items including raw animal products soiled equipment PIC started taking corrective action during inspection Glove education materials during
590.003/3-304.15-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No quats test kit (3 bay sink)
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory missing disclosure on menus and menu board Consumer Advisory Wording and Signage If raw undercooked or food cooked-to-order is served insert the following in menus (including take-out menu) and on menu boards: 1. Asterisk (*) food items such as hamburgers steak or eggs cooked to order raw fish shellfish and raw egg Caesar salad. 2. At the bottom of the menu state either of the following statements (exact wording) no smaller than 11 font (the same size as this type): “These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats poultry seafood shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.” OR “These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked.Consuming raw or undercooked meats poultry seafood shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.”
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible measuring device
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No kit and written procedures Kit contents discussed with PIC Written instructions provided and reviewed during inspection
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Irreversible measure device 150 F on high temp dish machine Dish machine company called during inspection 3 bay sink with quats is being used until high temp dish machine is in compliance
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution - Ware washing Food prep Food serving Bar Barista areas
590.003/3-304.14-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine wash temp 120 F
590.004/4-502.11-C
41
Jul 26, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: SEveral floor drain covers at the cook line were observed loose.Resecure all covers
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
May 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a chlorine test kit on site (test done using the inspectors test kit)
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters observed missing at the cook line.Replace missing filters. PIC corrected
590.004/4-202.18-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a paper towel dispenser at the panini handsink station.
590.004/4-501.11-C
82
Nov 27, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Nov 1, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Oct 5, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soils observed inside the interior of the ice machine. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Packaged salads on sheet tray on top of trash can. Discontine.
590.003/3-307.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Dishwasher observed leaking into bucket in back of house. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items observed stored in ground. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee on production line observed without hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
70
Feb 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed bar employee leave station and come back without washing hands. Person in charge corrected employee.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed unlabled chemical stored at bar. Person in charge removed.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar hand sink is covered and not in use. Person in charge corrected.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine observed with soils inside the interior unit. Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No quat sanitizer testing strips available at time of inspection. Tested with inspector kit. Provide testing kit.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide "Hand Wash Only" sign on production line hand sink and prep area hand sink.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employee cell phone stored on espresso machine while espresso is being dispensed. Person in charge removed.
590.003/3-307.11-C
52
Jun 27, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine has a visable pink substance on top portion. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Production line hand sink is blocked by trash can and has dishes in front of it. Person in charge corrected.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler door handle is broken. Repair or replace.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles on front sandwich line need labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pressed Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pressed Cafe on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pressed Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pressed Cafe.
How does Pressed Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Pressed Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Pressed Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pressed Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pressed 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.
How often is Pressed Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pressed Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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