The Porter Cafe
Going back to 2022, The Porter Cafe has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 22, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to zero violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food storage-preventing contamination from the premises”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to the broader West Roxbury restaurant scene, where the average is 88, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Porter Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Porter Cafe on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Porter Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food storage-preventing contamination from the premises” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Porter Cafe.
How does The Porter Cafe compare to other restaurants in West Roxbury?
The Porter Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the West Roxbury average of 88.
Has The Porter Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Porter Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Porter 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 The Porter Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Porter Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.