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Yawkey Cafe

850 Harrison Av, Roxbury, MA 02118
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Yawkey Cafe 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

The city-wide average for Roxbury sits at 83, putting Yawkey Cafe on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed grilled salmon stored in hot holding cabinet @ 126F at Sono station. Discussed with PIC to maintain hot holding @ 135F and above. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed ground beef stored in 4 drawer refrigerated unit @ 45F at grill station. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed large amounts of individual packaged baked goods stored for grab n go without labels. Provide a label with the common name and minimum additional requirements per regulations
590.003/3-602.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills / debris inside 2 door refrigerated unit @ Carving Station; Sauce splatter on doors of refrigerated unit and underneath top lid @ Pizza station; Spills on 4 drawer refrigerated unit / soils and water underneath steam oven @ Grill station. Thoroughly clean all stated equipment and designated areas.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels @ handsink (Sono). Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at all times for proper handwashing. COS
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cut ham and peppers stored together at pizza station. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure foods are properly stored seperately to prevent contamination
590.003/3-305.11-C
52
Jan 27, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cole slaw / mixed greens / pizza sauce stored on service line between 43F-45F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed pasta stored on service line @ 122F (Asian station). Discussed with PIC to maintain hot holding @ 135F and above. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P1
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leaking faucet at hand sink (Sono). Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
70
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed guacamole and corn mix stored in single door refrigerated unit at Sono station @ 45F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed and stored in walk in cooler @ 39F
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills on counters cutting boards floor in walk in cooler. Clean to remove all spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed packaged grab & go pastries packaged without labels. Provide labels for all grab & go food items stored for self service
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on counters throughout stations. Remove and maintain all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use
590.003/3-304.14-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed thermometer inside single door refrigerated unit located inside Sono Station @ 60F. Discussed with PIC to repair and provide report
590.004/4-501.11-C
64
Dec 5, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy leak at handsink. PIC contacted plumber for repairs. Instructed PIC to submit plumbers report to the Health Division upon completion
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Aug 8, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 20, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken salad / deli meats stored in reach in at the non-operating sandwich station between 55F - 60F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC voluntarily discarded due to unknown time of temperature abuse. Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC not monitoring the proper cold holding of food products @ 41F or below. Discussed with PIC to provide temperature logs of foods prior to storing for service.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed upright reach in / freezer with soils / spills at the Asian station. Clean to remove all spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
70
May 11, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yawkey Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yawkey Cafe on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yawkey Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Yawkey Cafe.

How does Yawkey Cafe compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Yawkey Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.

Has Yawkey Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yawkey 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 Yawkey Cafe inspected?

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

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