Solid Ground Cafe

742 Huntington Av, Mission Hill, MA 02120

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Solid Ground Cafe has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 29, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

Restaurants in Mission Hill average 82, so Solid Ground Cafe is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Small leak in pipe in basement. Repair as needed. Discard collected water regularly to avoid attracting pests.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Daylight visible under back door. Install door sweep to prevent pests from entering.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Jul 16, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed measuring cups without handles used to dispensing foods from bulk storage. Discontinue and provide proper utensils. (corrected on site)

590.003/3-304.12-C

Aug 6, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 19, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 6, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 15, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 14, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: When plastic single use utensils such as spoons forks and knives are available for self service on the counter tops - the handles need to be facing outward to reduce potential contamination - addressed immediately during inspection

590.004/4-601.11-C

May 17, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure the electrical hood system is operating properly during hours of operation as we discussed during inspection - display the current hood cleaning sticker approved from the the Boston Fire Department in na conspicuous location on the hood itself

590.004/4-301.14-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Solid Ground Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Solid Ground Cafe on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Solid Ground Cafe compare to other restaurants in Mission Hill?

Solid Ground Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Mission Hill average of 82.

Has Solid Ground Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Solid Ground Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Solid Ground 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 Solid Ground Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Solid Ground Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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