Suffolk University Sawyer Cafe

8 Ashburton Pl, Boston, MA 02108
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Suffolk University Sawyer Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 16, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

“Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 8, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine not operating. Per pic all containers are being cleaned in adjacent cafe. No cooking or food prep is done on premises.
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
Nov 15, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Tiles damaged on floor in front of dishmachine. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine not operating. Per pic all containers are being cleaned in adjacent cafe. No cooking or food prep is done on premises.
590.004/4-501.11-C
90
Oct 7, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Tiles damaged on floor in front of dishmachine. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine not operating. Per pic all containers are being cleaned in adjacent cafe. No cooking or food prep is done on premises.
590.004/4-501.11-C
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Suffolk University Sawyer Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Suffolk University Sawyer Cafe on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Suffolk University Sawyer Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Suffolk University Sawyer Cafe.

How does Suffolk University Sawyer Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Suffolk University Sawyer Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Suffolk University Sawyer Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Suffolk University Sawyer Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Suffolk University Sawyer 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 Suffolk University Sawyer Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Suffolk University Sawyer Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.