Silver Dove Afternoon Tea

18 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Silver Dove Afternoon Tea six times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Silver Dove Afternoon Tea's 82 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted hand sink in the front area being used as a dump sink.Discontinue Observed hand sink by the 3 bay sink in the kitchen area blocked by linnen basket and a rack.Remove to provide easy accessibility to the hand sink
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed Staff not wearing hair restraint while prepping food.Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Noted soup laddle stored in the stagnant water.Discontinue use clean surface/running water
590.003/3-304.12-C
82
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Droppings found under wire dry storage shelving in basement area clean to remove and supply detailed report from Exterminator with findings and recomendations.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Aug 14, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 20, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 17, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Silver Dove Afternoon Tea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Silver Dove Afternoon Tea on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Silver Dove Afternoon Tea compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Silver Dove Afternoon Tea most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Silver Dove Afternoon Tea's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Silver Dove Afternoon Tea have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Silver Dove Afternoon Tea 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 Silver Dove Afternoon Tea inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Silver Dove Afternoon Tea is inspected around two times per year on average.