Swiss Bakers

168 Western Av, Allston, MA 02134

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Swiss Bakers nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 30, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

“(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Allston restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: There is no irreversible temperature measuring device for the high temperature warewashing machine; provide.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: In the reach-in refrigerator at the service counter observed three quarts of milk expired 1-25-2026 and in the walkin refrigerator observed three more quarts of milk expired 1-25-2026; discard or segregate expired product.

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: At the open air grab and go cooler there is no attached temperature measuring device; provide.

590.004/4-204.112-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Hand sinks in for employees in the service area and hand sinks in the restrooms lack employees must wash hands before returning to work signage; provide.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Observed employees handling and preparing foods without any effective hair restraitns; provide hair restraints for food handlers.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Jun 26, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 28, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 16, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 8, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Slow drip on pipe under dump sink at service line. Repair as needed

590.005/5-205.15-C

Jan 10, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 31, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Multiple products in lift top refrigeration unit at the front counter at 50F due to the unit not working properly. Foods in the unit for less than 2 hours per the PIC were removed and placed in the walkin

590.003/3-501.16-P

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Refrigeration unit at the front service counter is not properly holding temperatures of 41F or below Unit is leaking from below All foods removed and placed in the walkin Repair or replace unit

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Areas of floor under and around equipment with soils and debris Shelving along front service line with soils Clean

590.004/4-602.13-C

Jan 3, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

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Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Prepared products in refrigeration including tuna salad with preparation dates of 12/19/22. Reviewed procedures with the owner and the product was voluntarily discarded and denatured

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Aug 9, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Products in lift top refrigeration unit at the front service counter at 57F-58F for an undetermined amount of time.. Products were documented voluntarily discarded and denatured by the PIC

590.003/3-501.16-P

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: The lift top refrigeration unit used to hold sandwich ingrediants at the front service line with an internal temperature of 60F. Per the owner the unit was turned down this morning to defrost and is now set at 40F. The internal thermometer was reading 60F. All products were removed from the unit and voluntarily discarded. Monitor the unit to see if the temperature lowers to 41F or below. Repair unit as needed. Unit shall not be used until 41F or below is reached.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC must properly monitor equipment and product temperatures

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Swiss Bakers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Swiss Bakers on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Swiss Bakers?

Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Swiss Bakers.

How does Swiss Bakers compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Swiss Bakers most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.

Has Swiss Bakers' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Swiss Bakers have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Swiss Bakers 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 Swiss Bakers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Swiss Bakers is inspected around three times per year on average.

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