Inspection
Oct 30, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 30, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Al's Café
27 Dry Dock Av
Last inspected Oct 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Quick Answers
- When was Al's Café last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 30, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 11 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Oct 30, 2026.
- Has Al's Café ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 11 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
11 inspectionsInspection
Apr 22, 2026
Passed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official Wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed multiple food products stored @ 50F in refrigerated / countertop unit. Discussed with PIC and owner via telephone to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed damaged test strips for Quats sanitizer. Provide and maintain in good condition
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed refrigerated unit near handsink and countertop unit operating between 50F-60F according to internal thermometer. Instructed PIC to service equipment to ensure cold holding is maintained at 41F or below. PIC removed all items
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 22, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 15, 2026
Failed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official Wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed multiple food products stored @ 50F in refrigerated / countertop unit. Discussed with PIC and owner via telephone to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed damaged test strips for Quats sanitizer. Provide and maintain in good condition
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed refrigerated unit near handsink and countertop unit operating between 50F-60F according to internal thermometer. Instructed PIC to service equipment to ensure cold holding is maintained at 41F or below. PIC removed all items
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 15, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 29, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 29, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 9, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official Wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted sliced tomatoes stored in the sandwich station at 54F . Remove and chill it to 41F or below before putting to service
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther
Official Wording
Cutting Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted white cutting board on the sandwich station heavily scored. Replace/ Resurface
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted bottom shelf in the refrigerator rusted. Remove/Replace
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 9, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 2, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official Wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted sliced tomatoes stored in the sandwich station at 54F . Remove and chill it to 41F or below before putting to service
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther
Official Wording
Cutting Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted white cutting board on the sandwich station heavily scored. Replace/ Resurface
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted bottom shelf in the refrigerator rusted. Remove/Replace
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 2, 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 30, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 30, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 12, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
notedCode L1Other
Official Wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s Notes
Fee for 2024 Health Permit still outstanding. Provide
In Plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 12, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 9, 2024
Failed
1 recorded violation
notedCode L1Other
Official Wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s Notes
Fee for 2024 Health Permit still outstanding. Provide
In Plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 9, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 3, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source