Riverside Cafe-Lev1

32 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 11 inspections at Riverside Cafe-Lev1 stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “backflow prevention” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Riverside Cafe-Lev1 scores about where you'd expect for a Boston restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no air gap at the prep sink Provide
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Feb 27, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no air gap at the prep sink Provide
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no air gap at the prep sink Provide
590.005/5-402.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed prepared food not date marked in the refrigertor on the service line.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Washing fruits and vegetables (pf)
Inspector notes: Apples at grab and go not washed. Discontinue and wash all fruits at the prep sink with edible skin.
590.003/3-302.15-PF
70
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 3, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 16, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 30, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 23, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 20, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Riverside Cafe-Lev1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Riverside Cafe-Lev1 on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Riverside Cafe-Lev1?

Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Riverside Cafe-Lev1.

How does Riverside Cafe-Lev1 compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Riverside Cafe-Lev1 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.

Has Riverside Cafe-Lev1's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Riverside Cafe-Lev1 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Riverside Cafe-Lev1 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 Riverside Cafe-Lev1 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Riverside Cafe-Lev1 is inspected around three times per year on average.