The Cafe on New Chardon St.

25 New Chardon St, Boston, MA 02114
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 4, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, The Cafe on New Chardon St. has nine inspections in the public record. The Cafe on New Chardon St. was last inspected on May 4, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

Looking across the full record, “hand drying provision” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 4, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap for the prep sink in the kitchen. Provide a detail plumbers report.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted out of soap on the hand sink in the kitchen.Provide COS by the PIC
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towel at the hand sink.Provide COS by the PIC
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hair restraint for the staff prepping food in the kitchen.
590.002/2-402.11-C
67
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 29, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 10/22. Provide updated sticker or proof of scheduled inspection.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Nov 7, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Paper towels missing from hand sink in restroom and at front handsink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No testing device for 3 compartment sink sanitizer. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 10/22. Provide updated sticker or proof of scheduled inspection.
590.006/6-501.14-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and spills on external of ice machine. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Broken handle on handsink in restroom. Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
70
Jun 17, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: External of ice machine with dust and debris build up. Clean to remove Interior of refrigeration unit located at the cook line clean to remove spills and food debris.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Refrigeration units in front and rear of store missing thermometers. Replace or Provide
590.004/4-302.12-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe leaking under 3 bay compartment sanitizer bay. Remove bucket used to catch water. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Cafe on New Chardon St. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Cafe on New Chardon St. on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Cafe on New Chardon St.?

Across the inspection record, “hand drying provision” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Cafe on New Chardon St..

How does The Cafe on New Chardon St. compare to other restaurants in Boston?

The Cafe on New Chardon St. most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has The Cafe on New Chardon St.'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Cafe on New Chardon St. have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Cafe on New Chardon St. 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 The Cafe on New Chardon St. inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Cafe on New Chardon St. is inspected around two times per year on average.