Inspection record
Scola's Cafe
88 Black Falcon Av · Boston, MA 02210
4inspections since May 2026
22violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Oct 8, 2026HE_Pass5 violations
**Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Ensure sanitizers are properly setup / tested and stored on the lines prior to operating and used for sanitizing utensils / cutting boards
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Observed grease build up inside fryers and on pipes. Clean to remove all grease
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Observed tuna / chicken salad stored at sandwich station @ 45F. Instructed PIC to monitor and maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed soiled knives stored at cooking line. Discussed with PIC to ensure utensils / knives are properly clean / sanitized and stored on clean food contact surface
***Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Observed raw hamburgers stored directly over cooked ground beef inside reach in unit. Instructed PIC to monitor and ensure foods are properly stored seperated. COS
Oct 1, 2026HE_Fail5 violations
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed soiled knives stored at cooking line. Discussed with PIC to ensure utensils / knives are properly clean / sanitized and stored on clean food contact surface
***Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Observed raw hamburgers stored directly over cooked ground beef inside reach in unit. Instructed PIC to monitor and ensure foods are properly stored seperated. COS
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Observed tuna / chicken salad stored at sandwich station @ 45F. Instructed PIC to monitor and maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Observed grease build up inside fryers and on pipes. Clean to remove all grease
**Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Ensure sanitizers are properly setup / tested and stored on the lines prior to operating and used for sanitizing utensils / cutting boards
May 20, 2026HE_Pass6 violations
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Observed squeeze bottles and bulk containers without labels. Provide label with the common name of food item stored inside
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Observed handsink next to prep sink blocked with food strainer. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain handsinks clear and accessible for handwashing only. COS
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Observed front handsink without paper towels. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at handsinks at all times for proper handwashing procedures. COS
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed can opener with food build up ; bottom shelf of prep table with spills / soils; food slicer with food debris and grease spills on fryer drain pipes. Clean with frequency to remove all spills soils / grease build up
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Observed tuna and chicken salad stored on service line @ 46F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC remove and stored in walk in cooler
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Observed milk bottles and bowls stored directly with other food items at sandwich station. Discussed with PIC to ensure no items are stored with food to prevent contamination Observed handsink being used next to food prep table in kitchen. Provide a sink barrier to prevent contamination
May 13, 2026HE_Fail6 violations
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Observed handsink next to prep sink blocked with food strainer. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain handsinks clear and accessible for handwashing only. COS
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Observed squeeze bottles and bulk containers without labels. Provide label with the common name of food item stored inside
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Observed milk bottles and bowls stored directly with other food items at sandwich station. Discussed with PIC to ensure no items are stored with food to prevent contamination Observed handsink being used next to food prep table in kitchen. Provide a sink barrier to prevent contamination
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Observed tuna and chicken salad stored on service line @ 46F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC remove and stored in walk in cooler
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed can opener with food build up ; bottom shelf of prep table with spills / soils; food slicer with food debris and grease spills on fryer drain pipes. Clean with frequency to remove all spills soils / grease build up
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Observed front handsink without paper towels. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at handsinks at all times for proper handwashing procedures. COS
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