Santarpio's Cafe

111 Chelsea St, East Boston, MA 02128
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Santarpio's Cafe has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

“Nonfood contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among East Boston restaurants, the typical score is 91; Santarpio's Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine soiled. Clean and sanitize properly
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Upper Level- Handsink without paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Upper level- Handsink without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Some food containers without labels at upper level. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bar- Bottom of the refrigerating unit soiled and with rust. Clean ro remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Oct 24, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Area of kitchen floor behind pizza unit - Large hole / Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bottoms of walls particularly under 2 bay sink with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Sep 29, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Area of kitchen floor behind pizza unit - Large hole / Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bottoms of walls particularly under 2 bay sink with visible soils / Clean to remove Floors next to the pizza oven with old rodent droppings and other visible soils / Clean to remove Floors near stand mixer with visible soils from flour / Provide a deep clean to all areas of kitchen floors
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Apr 12, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Cabinet under order station with soils and paint peeling / Clean and repaint
590.006/6-501.12-C
95
Feb 16, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Take out area walls and door with visible soils and paint chipping / Clean and repaint
590.006/6-501.12-C
95
Dec 21, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Santarpio's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Santarpio's Cafe on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Santarpio's Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Santarpio's Cafe.

How does Santarpio's Cafe compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Santarpio's Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Santarpio's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Santarpio's Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Santarpio's 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 Santarpio's Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Santarpio's Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.