Suffolk University Smith Cafe

20 Somerset St, Boston, MA 02108
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Suffolk University Smith Cafe stretching back to 2022. Suffolk University Smith Cafe was last inspected on Sep 16, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
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
Nov 27, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 5, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp machine not reaching proper rinse temp repair. Dish plate read 148f. 3 bay in use 300ppm of quats OK.
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Outside storage prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweep on loading dock door with open spaces repair to help eliminate pests
590.005/5-501.112-C
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Suffolk University Smith Cafe last inspected?

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

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

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

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Suffolk University Smith 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 Smith 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 Smith Cafe inspected?

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