Trio Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Trio Cafe has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 10, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Trio Cafe is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 26, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is missing from the unit. Provide proof of inspection.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Apr 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing device device for 3 compartment sink. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils observed on the meat slicer. Clean to remove. Food spills observed on the deep freezer. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
86
Feb 22, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Cookline handsink obsrtucted by a table warewashing handsink with cases of paper goods on top of sink. COS. Employee handwashing satisfactory as observed.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepared foods in reach in cooler not date marked. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: The three compartment sink is not setup properly. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters proper concentration and temperature.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: No door sweep on back door with daylight emitting through bottom of door. Provide pest proof door sweep.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Replace stained ceiling tiles in restroom
590.006/6-101.11-C
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: Non commercial hood vent duct work exits through plywood closed window next to household air conditioner above flat griddle used to cook grease eminating foods. Issue has previously been referred to Massport Fire Department by electronic mail.
590.006/6-304.11-C
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Dec 19, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepared foods in reach in cooler not date marked. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Cookline handsink obsrtucted by a table warewashing handsink with cases of paper goods on top of sink. COS. Employee handwashing satisfactory as observed.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: The three compartment sink is not setup properly. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters proper concentration and temperature.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: Non commercial hood vent duct work exits through plywood closed window next to household air conditioner above flat griddle used to cook grease eminating foods. Issue has previously been referred to Massport Fire Department by electronic mail.
590.006/6-304.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: No door sweep on back door with daylight emitting through bottom of door. Provide pest proof door sweep.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Replace stained ceiling tiles in restroom
590.006/6-101.11-C
64
Jul 21, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken is 90F. Product prepared 40 minutes prior cooled to below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Food worker not washing hands with the proper frequency. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Flies apparent in business. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Table obstructing handsink. Remove.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: The three compartment sink is not setup properly. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters proper concentration and temperature.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit spill kit on site. Provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean flat griddle and panini press of visible soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Warewashing equipment cleaning frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Three compartment sink with visible soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors with visible soils under equipment. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Vent hood with visible grease buildup. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Fly paper with dead flies in warewashing area. Remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: Vent hood appears to be household grade vented out a window opening next to a window air conditioner. Too refer to Massport FD.
590.006/6-304.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rear door missing door sweep. Door frame is rotted with holes in bottom portion. Seal with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Trio Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Trio Cafe on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Trio Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Trio Cafe.
How does Trio Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Trio Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Trio Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Trio Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Trio 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 Trio Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Trio Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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