Raffles Boston-Cafe Pastel - 1st Floor

40 Trinity Pl, Boston, MA 02116

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Raffles Boston-Cafe Pastel - 1st Floor stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation.

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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Baguette sandwiches ham & cheese salmon lox @ 66F. Product made within the hour and placed under refrigeration to cool to below 41F. Chef would like to look into TPHC for sandwiches. I emailed him the guidance documents for this process. In the meantime the sandwiches shall be kept under temperature control.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Oct 16, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 21, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 29, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 12, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No cleaning agents available for high temperature dish machine. Provide.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide space for paper towels at hand sink.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No soap in bathroom. Provide.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only sign at production line hand sink.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: No covered receptacle in bathroom. Provide.

590.005/5-501.17-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Not all equiptment is available at this time. Coffee brewers and equiptment not in place. Ensure all equiptment is in place and working properly prior to opening.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Dec 8, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No soap in bathroom. Provide.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No cleaning agents available for high temperature dish machine. Provide.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide space for paper towels at hand sink.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only sign at production line hand sink.

590.006/6-301.14-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Not all equiptment is available at this time. Coffee brewers and equiptment not in place. Ensure all equiptment is in place and working properly prior to opening.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: No covered receptacle in bathroom. Provide.

590.005/5-501.17-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Raffles Boston-Cafe Pastel - 1st Floor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Raffles Boston-Cafe Pastel - 1st Floor on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Raffles Boston-Cafe Pastel - 1st Floor?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning agents and sanitizers availability” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Raffles Boston-Cafe Pastel - 1st Floor.

How does Raffles Boston-Cafe Pastel - 1st Floor compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Raffles Boston-Cafe Pastel - 1st Floor most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.

Has Raffles Boston-Cafe Pastel - 1st Floor's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Raffles Boston-Cafe Pastel - 1st Floor have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Raffles Boston-Cafe Pastel - 1st Floor 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 Raffles Boston-Cafe Pastel - 1st Floor inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Raffles Boston-Cafe Pastel - 1st Floor is inspected around three times per year on average.

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