Wit Leopard Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
67
Score
Wit Leopard Cafe has been inspected 13 times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 19, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “controlling pests” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Wit Leopard Cafe's latest score of 67 falls below the Mission Hill average of 82. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tuna roll sushi at retail sourced from Hissho Sushi was 63F. All sushi product out of temperature voluntarily discarded. PIC to forward copy of Wholesale license for Hissho Sushi as discussed.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mice droppings on top of and around baseboard heater near wall. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection. Note: Several report provided by Modern state "no one was present to sign" the report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Plastic lid & utensil in handsink. PIC removed. Retrain staff.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in wall with rub marks where heater meets the wall. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Consult pest control to treat and seal the area with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
67
Dec 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Per PIC exterminator visits the site on a daily basis. PIC unable to provide IPM report from a licensed exterminator as stated on the compliance inspection. PIC to provide daily IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov/ isdhealth@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple mice droppings observed on the floor in multiple location. Clean to remove. IPM report was provided on site and showed activity . POC recommended to increase visit.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of 2 door refrigeration unit gasket on the drawer refrigeration unit observed soiled by visible food spills and black substances. Clean & sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide test strips to measure sanitizer concentration. Provide
590.004/4-501.116-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor throughout the facilty observed in need of deep cleaning vent above the register observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Contianer with food items observed stored on the floor. Clean to remove
590.003/3-305.11-C
61
Oct 15, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: Final 198 F IMD 168 F
590.004/4-502.11-C
95
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: :I observed food handlers multitasking handling multiple touch point wearing disposal gloves
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Built up soil on interior and exterior of refrigeration units
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Items stored in front of hand sink (corrected on site by PIC)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: Final 196 F IMD 161 F
590.004/4-502.11-C
67
Sep 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: :I observed food handlers multitasking handling multiple touch point wearing disposal gloves
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Built up soil on interior and exterior of refrigeration units
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Items stored in front of hand sink (corrected on site by PIC)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
70
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple food handlers leaving returning to work stations and touching multiple touch points wearing single use gloves Single use gloves for one task discarded when damaged soiled service interrupt Material provided at inspection
590.003/3-304.15-P
Clean condition-hands and arms (p)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food handlers and ware washing staff not properly washing hands not washing hand prior to changing gloves
590.002/2-301.11-P
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Final rinse temperature at hig temp dish machine 172 F Irreversible measuring device is 152 F All sanitization will be performed at 3 bay sink with Smartpower
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fresh rodent droppings on window ledge and floor in food storage room Provide full extermination and Intergrated Pest Management prior to reinspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ware washing Hand sink at the dirty loading area hot water facuet Ceiling vent covers missing
590.006/6-501.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloth towels not stored in a sanitizing solution between uses
590.003/3-304.14-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No signage at hand sink reminding employees to wash hand on prep line
590.006/6-301.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Water pooling on floor in ware washing Soils on walls ceiling and attachments in ware washing storage mop sink closet cooking line and prep areas Soils on floor under and behind equipment in ware washing storage mop sink closet cooking line and prep areas Soils on wall ledged in storage area
590.006/6-201.11-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting bowls plates food containers etc in ware washing area on shelving and top of dish machine
590.004/4-901.11-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on cooking and baking equipment cooking line
590.004/4-602.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: :Worn cutting boards
590.004/4-501.12-C
Warewashing machine data plate operation specifications (c)
Inspector notes: Wash gauge 141 F on high temp dish machine Conveyer - Plastic surface broken and sensor arm
590.004/4-204.113-C
Characteristics-single-service and single-use (c)
Inspector notes: Plastic food storage containers cracked - Ware washing area
590.004/4-102.11-C
39
May 2, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting clean plates pans etc in ware washing area
590.004/4-904.11-C1
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Place out of order Dish washing company called estimated date April 3 2024 All ware washing will be performed in 3 bay sink with Smartpower 225 PPM
590.004/4-501.15-C
90
Mar 20, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting clean plates pans etc in ware washing area
590.004/4-904.11-C1
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Using crates to store food on
590.003/3-305.11-C
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Place out of order Dish washing company called estimated date April 3 2024 All ware washing will be performed in 3 bay sink with Smartpower 225 PPM
590.004/4-501.15-C
82
Mar 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine 171 F thermo label did not reach 160 F Dish washing company called All ware washing will be performed in 3 bay sink with Smartpower 225 PPM
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Using crates to store food on
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting clean plates pans etc in ware washing area
590.004/4-904.11-C1
78
Sep 12, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC stating the DBA has changed from WIT Beatty coffee shop to Leopard Cafe. PIC instructed to provide all necessary DBA change documents.See attached fillable application
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wit Leopard Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wit Leopard Cafe on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wit Leopard Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wit Leopard Cafe.
How does Wit Leopard Cafe compare to other restaurants in Mission Hill?
Wit Leopard Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Mission Hill average of 82.
Has Wit Leopard Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wit Leopard Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wit Leopard Cafe 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 Wit Leopard Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wit Leopard Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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