Inspection record
Schraffts Center Cafe
529 Main St · Boston, MA 02129
3inspections since May 2026
14violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
May 12, 2026HE_Pass0 violations
No violations recorded on this inspection.
May 7, 2026HE_Pass5 violations
*Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood vent & attachments observed heavily soiled . Clean to remove (5.1.26) Hood sticker expires: 5.11.26
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Several cutting boards observed stained and scored. Resurface/ replace
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Restroom downstairs observed missing employee must wash hands signage. Provide
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Floor drain in the restroom observed oderous (sewage smell) floor under equipment observed in need of deep cleaning due to grease build up. Clean to remove (5.1.25)
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior of ice machine at the cafe observed soiled by brown substances (5.1.26). Clean & sanitze to remove
May 1, 2026HE_Hearing9 violations
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Eye wash station observed connected to handwashing station. Discontinue
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Several cutting boards observed stained and scored. Resurface/ replace
**Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)
PIC unable to provide accurate sanitizer test strips . Provide
*Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood vent & attachments observed heavily soiled . Clean to remove (5.1.26) Hood sticker expires: 5.11.26
***Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
Several containers of chobani yogurt (key lime) stored in the grab and go unit downstairs & upstairs observed expired 4.16.26. PIC voluntarily discard and denature all the products. PIC to monitor expiraton date
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Violation noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior of ice machine at the cafe observed soiled by brown substances (5.1.26). Clean & sanitze to remove
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Floor drain in the restroom observed oderous (sewage smell) floor under equipment observed in need of deep cleaning due to grease build up. Clean to remove (5.1.25)
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Restroom downstairs observed missing employee must wash hands signage. Provide
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