SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was 1st Floor Cafe @ Tufts Medical Center last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Apr 22, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
10 inspections on record, from Oct 6, 2023 to Apr 22, 2026.
Has 1st Floor Cafe @ Tufts Medical Center ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 10 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 6, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
10 inspections
Inspection
Apr 22, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean the interiors of the fryer cabinets to remove food soils.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 22, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 15, 2026
Failed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean the interiors of the fryer cabinets to remove food soils.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 15, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 12, 2025
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Interior of the front loaded Garland ovens visibly soiled and with carbon build-up. Clean to remove.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 12, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 17, 2025
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Pipe under the single bay preparation sink is leaking. Repair.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 10, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 10, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 11, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood filters soiled with dust and debris. Clean to remove.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Damaged ceiling tiles in lobby cafe area. Person in charge indicated a service call has been placed. Repair.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 11, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 1, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood filters soiled with dust and debris. Clean to remove.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Damaged ceiling tiles in lobby cafe area. Person in charge indicated a service call has been placed. Repair.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Cooked chicken at 64F Cooked beef burgers at 82F Chincken and beef cooling in refrigerator in small pans. Staff spread out foods on sheet trays to cool. Foods cooked in last hour. Spread foods out to ensure cooling.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Cooked chicken at 64F Cooked beef burgers at 82F Chincken and beef cooling in refrigerator in small pans. Staff spread out foods on sheet trays to cool. Foods cooked in last hour. Spread foods out to ensure cooling.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.