Revival Cafe & Kitchen

50 Milk St, Boston, MA 02109

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Revival Cafe & Kitchen stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 1, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; Revival Cafe & Kitchen is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 16, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

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Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machine not sanitizing. Service as needed. Use 3 compartment sink to wash/rinse/sanitize all equipment and utensils.

590.004/4-501.114-P

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing 3 compartment sinks. Discontinue using sponge to wash food contact surfaces ( corrected on site)

590.004/4-101.16-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the 2 door true upright unit to remove debris. clean cabinet under 3 bay sink to remove soils Clean the Ceiling to remove dust clean exterior of the ice machine to remove soils

590.004/4-101.19-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floor under the counter to remove soils

590.006/6-501.13-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Employees observed prepping food in the kitchen without hair restraint. Provide proper hair restraint.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers

590.003/3-302.12-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Bulk food (sugar) Paper cup observed in use to dispense foods from bulks. Discontinue and provide scoop with handle to prevent contamination by hands

590.003/3-304.12-C

Aug 22, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 5, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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Compliance with food law (p)

Inspector notes: Foods prepared at Cambridge commissary. Provide documentation that food items (spicy aioli pickled jalapenos & onions fruit compote) have been commercially prepared with extended shelf life; stable beyond 7 days.

590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machine not sanitizing. Service as needed. Use 3 compartment sink to wash/rinse/sanitize all equipment and utensils.

590.004/4-501.114-P

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Self-servicce food items without complete labels. Labeling requirements provided via email. Discontinue self-service without proper labels.

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink at barrista station towel dispenser not operating. Change batteries and provide towels at hand sink.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Jun 27, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 14, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 7, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)

Inspector notes: Unsealed cemented sections on the floor space. Repair

590.006/6-201.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Revival Cafe & Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Revival Cafe & Kitchen on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Revival Cafe & Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Revival Cafe & Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Revival Cafe & Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Revival Cafe & Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Revival Cafe & Kitchen 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 Revival Cafe & Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Revival Cafe & Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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