Inspection record
Ripple Cafe
1906 Dorchester Av · Boston, MA 02124
2inspections since May 2026
12violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Jun 16, 2026HE_Pass6 violations
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Handsinks missing soap. Provide at all times at every handsink.
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Establishment without hot water for 5 days per pic. Advised to notify the Health Dept when loss of required means of operation are interrupted. Provide proper training to staff.
**Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)
Hot water not available at establishment at the time of inspection. Per pic the water heater broke 5 days agao and a new water heater will be installed. PIC will follow up with IsdHealth@boston.gov when water temp is above 100f as required.
*Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination (C)
Observed plastic utensils stored improperly. Retrain staff to store with handles up to prevent contamination from dispenser.
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Observed heavy food soils and spills inside of the stand up freezer. Clean to remove
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Handsink missing paper towels. Provide at all handsinks.
Jun 15, 2026HE_VolClos6 violations
**Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)
Hot water not available at establishment at the time of inspection. Per pic the water heater broke 5 days agao and a new water heater will be installed. PIC will follow up with IsdHealth@boston.gov when water temp is above 100f as required.
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Handsinks missing soap. Provide at all times at every handsink.
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Establishment without hot water for 5 days per pic. Advised to notify the Health Dept when loss of required means of operation are interrupted. Provide proper training to staff.
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Observed heavy food soils and spills inside of the stand up freezer. Clean to remove
*Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination (C)
Observed plastic utensils stored improperly. Retrain staff to store with handles up to prevent contamination from dispenser.
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Handsink missing paper towels. Provide at all handsinks.
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