Sorelle Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Sorelle Cafe six times, with records going back to 2022. Sorelle Cafe was last inspected on Apr 21, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“Equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Sorelle Cafe trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer on production line at 0ppm after tested with chlorine strips. Ensure proper mix and dilute to proper ppm.
590.007/7-204.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Pink soils inside the interior of the ice machine. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Foods in walk in cooler obsevred without date marking. Packaged sliced cheese and portioned sliced turkey without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer then 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Detergent on high temperature dish machine observed empty. This was corrected on site. Ensure detergent is availabe at all hours.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Handle of ice scoop obsevred stored in ice. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-304.12-C
61
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tuna Salad on a true salad prep table with refrigerated is 50F. Provide proper cold Holding of 41F or Below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Walk-in/ Observed pork stored on top of Ready to eat food/ Properly store all raw foods( Pork) Below Ready to eat foods
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Front counter interior of double door fridge observed soiled interior and exterior of ice machine located in the kitchen observed soiled interior of the microwave observed with soiled. Clean to remove. Floor Cake Mixer oberved with flour build up/clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: CFPM Certificate expired (05.06.2024)/ Provide updated certified food manager
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employee without hair restraints / provide proper hair restraints for all food prep workers
590.002/2-402.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk foods/flour/provide proper scoop with handle for bulk food bin Portion cup observed in use to dispense foods from bulks. Discontinue and provide scoop with handle to prevent contamination by hands
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: kitchen/clean floor area under all shelving kitchen/clean walls to remove dust and debris
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: walk-in fridge observed foods stored directly on ground. Eleveate all foods items at least 6" off the ground.
590.003/3-305.11-C
52
Sep 27, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: High temperature dish machine rinse temp 121F / Irreversible temperature measuring device reads 150F / Repair machine to provide 180F-194F rinse temperture. Machine will be taken out of service. There is a 2 bay sink on site that can be used with a detergent no rinse sanitizer until machine is repaired.
590.004/4-703.11-P
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Grab and go salads and mixed fruit cups without labels / Provide labels with list of ingredients
590.003/3-602.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Dish machine appears to be leaking during cycle / Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
74
Feb 21, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Dish plate simulator not operating properly repair or replace
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with mold -like build up clean to remove
590.004/4-602.11-C
86
Nov 3, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: keep all wiping c;oths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: keep all supplies at least 6 inches off the floor in the kitchen and walk in cooler.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: remove rust buildup on top of the grease trap.
590.004/4-501.11-C
86
Jun 3, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a thermometer for the 2 door reach in refrigerstor on the line at the service area.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: resurface or replace the worn and scoured cutting board on the cold unit on the service line.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sorelle Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sorelle Cafe on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sorelle Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sorelle Cafe.
How does Sorelle Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Sorelle Cafe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Sorelle Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sorelle Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sorelle Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sorelle Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sorelle Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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