Table Caffe

396 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jun 27, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Table Caffe, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 27, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “storage areas rooms and receptacles capacity and availability”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 27, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all counter tops especially under all moveable equipment from visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Mar 28, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 21, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Storage areas rooms and receptacles capacity and availability (c)
Inspector notes: No commercial grade trash receptacles on site - address as discussed
590.005/5-501.16-C
Outside storage prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: It is clearly visible that trash is being dragged from this location to across the street to their sister restaurant as visible food spills are seen on the sidewalks -and then on Hanover Street to the front of their original restaurant "Table " - bags are getting ripped open on the bottom as trash debris leaks out - not using proper trash receptacles is the reason - - address
590.005/5-501.112-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No food safety / allergen awareness on site - address
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage to reduce potential contamination
590.003/3-305.11-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue the use of sponges kept inside the three bay sink to clean food contact surfaces - sponges can be used to clean all NON-food contact surfaces such as the floor walls and ceings / exterior of equikpment - address as discussed
590.004/4-101.16-C
78
May 24, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No food safety / allergen awareness on site - address
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue the use of sponges kept inside the three bay sink to clean food contact surfaces - sponges can be used to clean all NON-food contact surfaces such as the floor walls and ceings / exterior of equikpment - address as discussed
590.004/4-101.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage to reduce potential contamination
590.003/3-305.11-C
Outside storage prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: It is clearly visible that trash is being dragged from this location to across the street to their sister restaurant as visible food spills are seen on the sidewalks -and then on Hanover Street to the front of their original restaurant "Table " - bags are getting ripped open on the bottom as trash debris leaks out - not using proper trash receptacles is the reason - - address
590.005/5-501.112-C
Storage areas rooms and receptacles capacity and availability (c)
Inspector notes: No commercial grade trash receptacles on site - address as discussed
590.005/5-501.16-C
78
Apr 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 5, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 17, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 19, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Table Caffe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Table Caffe on file is from Jun 27, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Table Caffe?

Across the inspection record, “storage areas rooms and receptacles capacity and availability” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Table Caffe.

How does Table Caffe compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Table Caffe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Table Caffe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Table Caffe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Table Caffe 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 Table Caffe inspected?

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