Inspection record
Max's Deli Cafe
30 Batterymarch · Boston, MA 02109
3inspections since May 2026
17violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out
Inspection history
Oct 26, 2026HE_Pass8 violations
*Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood filters observed with grease build up. Clean to remove.
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
No thermometer observed in stand up refrigeration unit. Provide.
***(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Chicken cutlets on hot production line at 115F-125F. Reheated to acceptable temperature. Ensure proper hot holding at 135F or above.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker observed expired. PIC stated appointment is scheduled for 10.20.26. Update.
**Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Chemical spray bottles observed without label. Provide.
**Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
Potato salad in walk in cooler observed expired 10/10 Milk in grab and go refrigerator expired 10/8. Discarded and ensure proper rotation.
*Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Missing ceiling tile above walk in cooler. Provide.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Flour and debris observed on floor in storage area. Clean to remove.
Oct 19, 2026HE_Fail8 violations
*Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood filters observed with grease build up. Clean to remove.
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
No thermometer observed in stand up refrigeration unit. Provide.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Flour and debris observed on floor in storage area. Clean to remove.
*Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Missing ceiling tile above walk in cooler. Provide.
***(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Chicken cutlets on hot production line at 115F-125F. Reheated to acceptable temperature. Ensure proper hot holding at 135F or above.
**Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Chemical spray bottles observed without label. Provide.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker observed expired. PIC stated appointment is scheduled for 10.20.26. Update.
**Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
Potato salad in walk in cooler observed expired 10/10 Milk in grab and go refrigerator expired 10/8. Discarded and ensure proper rotation.
May 13, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
***Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Food prep sink observed without an air gap. Provide or submit quote from a plumbing company to request a variance.
Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology