Sip Cafe

0 Post Office Sq, Boston, MA 02110

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Sip Cafe. Sip Cafe was last inspected on Dec 1, 2025. 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 two violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 1, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)

Inspector notes: Only two hand sink available in the front counter not convenient to cookline and warewash . Provide hank sink in the kitchen 11/14/2025 A Plumber will be on site November 20 to install the faucet on the hand sink in the kitchen

590.005/5-203.11-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Open ceiling above beverage preparation area and kitchen area. Provide enclosed ceiling according to plan review ( smooth durabel and cleaneable)

590.006/6-101.11-C

Nov 7, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw marinade chicken stored next to cold cut ham Removed to store properly.( Corrected on site)

590.003/3-302.11-P

Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)

Inspector notes: Only two hand sink available in the front counter not convenient to cookline and warewash . Provide hank sink in the kitchen

590.005/5-203.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink at the front observed without paper towel. Provide

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink at the front area observed without cleanser( soap). Provide

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Observed staff working on RTE foods without proper hair restraint.Provide and maintain

590.002/2-402.11-C

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

Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles without labels. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Storage room ( walk-in unit ) store all open boxes items 6 inch of the floor

590.003/3-305.11-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean interior / exterior all unit fridge to remove soils. sides of cookline equipment with soils. Interior of walk-in shelves walls floor with dried food / soils. Shelving in kitchen areas soiled. Interior cabinet with soils. Clean all equipment to remove.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: floors under and around equipment with accumulated debris. Clean to remove throughout the kitchen and front service area

590.006/6-201.11-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Open ceiling above beverage preparation area and kitchen area. Provide enclosed ceiling according to plan review ( smooth durabel and cleaneable)

590.006/6-101.11-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sip Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sip Cafe on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sip Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sip Cafe.

How does Sip Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?

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

Has Sip Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sip Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sip 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.

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