Sufra
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
61
Score
Sufra has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 23, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “system maintained in good repair” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Sufra's latest score of 61 falls below the Boston average of 86. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Oberved an employee using a labeled hand sink to fill a water container; hand sinks should only be used to wash hands and nothing else.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit and diarrhea clean up procedures or kit were able to be produced during the inspection; provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: The person in charge was not able to answer questions about food safety temperatures and illness policy; provide a person in charge that is knowlegable about food safety illness policy and sanitization.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler in the basement has damaged gaskets; repair or replace the gaskets.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple refrigerators without internal thermometers; provide internal thermometers for all cold holding units.
590.004/4-204.112-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: At the three compartment sink the drain plug for the wash basin does not seal properly and the basin does not hold water; repair the sink or provide drain plugs so that it holds water.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: At the front entrance there is a gap in the bottom left of the door when the door is closed that allows for daylight to be seen; repair or replace the door and frame or add a doorsweep or weather stripping to prevent pest entry. The glass of the front door is cracked; repair or replace the glass.
590.006/6-202.15-C
61
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked peppers and onions in plastic container at cookline 72F. Cooked in past two hours. Spread out and placed in freezer- 44F in 15 minutes. Cooked eggplant in plastic container 109F. Cooked in past hour. Spread out in refrigerator- 80F in 15 minutes Spread out cooked foods to cool to 41F before storing and covering.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor drain under prep sink with soils. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings in back corner of basement. Clean and monitor for activity. Send current pest reports
590.006/6-501.111-C
82
Jan 30, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: SAnitizer mixed to over 500ppm. Diluted to 300ppm. Retrain staff to safely dilute sanitizer.
590.007/7-204.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken and shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods and produce in basement refrigerator. Corrected on site. Store raw chicken and eggs below ready to eat food to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked peppers and onions on service line at 100F. Spread out on trays and cooled to 65F in 10 minutes. Ensure cooked foods are cooled completely before placing into service. Cooked chickepeas in deep plastic containers with lids at 147F. Cool chickpeas spread out uncovered.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink not set up for warewashing. Retrain staff to correctly set up 3 compartment sink and dilute sanitizer.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloth stored on cutting board. Store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing. Discard sponges and discontinue using sponges to wash food contact surfaces. Sponges harbor bacteria.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Bathroom door is not self-closing. Install self-closing apparatus as needed.
590.006/6-202.14-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Gap in basement door sweep. Repair or replace to prevent pests from entering basement.
590.006/6-202.15-C
50
Jul 31, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Damp wiping cloths on counters- Store in sanitizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
95
Nov 22, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Employees are shaving shawarma meats placing them in a hot holding unit that is not on and reheating for service on a flat top. Foods are held in the unplugged hot hold unit for an undetermined amount of time. Discontinue and hold foods at 135F or above Reheated to 170F at the tume of the inspection
590.003/3-501.16-P1
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe leaking into bucket below prep sink- Make proper repairs
590.005/5-205.15-C
82
Apr 20, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Raw animal foods-cooking (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken that is being cooked on verticle broiler sliced and placed directly into hot holding unit at 125F- Reviewed process with PIC. Product will be sliced cooked on flat top to a minimum of 165F and then placed in hot holding. Prroduct was removed from hot holding at this time reheated to 171F and then placed back into clean container in hot holding
590.003/3-401.11-P
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired March 2022- Schedule hood cleaning and inspection
590.006/6-501.14-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges in use at the 3 bay sink- Discontinue
590.004/4-101.16-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed partially thawed products on counter in lower prep area- Reviewed proper thawing methods with PIC
590.003/3-501.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sufra last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sufra on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sufra?
Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sufra.
How does Sufra compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Sufra most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Sufra's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sufra have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sufra 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 Sufra inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sufra is inspected around two times per year on average.
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