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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Al's School Street Cafe

27 School St

Last inspected Nov 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Al's School Street Cafe last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 4, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Failed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
6 inspections on record, from Nov 10, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026.
Has Al's School Street Cafe ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 10, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

Inspection

Nov 4, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-501.13-COther

Official Wording

Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Grease container observed with soils on the exterior. Clean to remove.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Mice droppings observed in dry storage area. Clean to remove. Provide an updated pest report.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
majorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther

Official Wording

Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Chemical spray bottles observed unlabled. Clean to remove.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 4, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 7, 2026

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 7, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 15, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Kitchen/provide properly enclosed ceiling at all food areas to enclose all piping/please provide a report from licensed contractor of cost to enclose ceiling.ceiling that is smooth cleanable and durable Provide quotes for ceiling covering. Submit to isdhealth@boston.gov 11.24.25 On the compliance visit the PIC stated that the work for the ceiling will be done friday 11.28.25

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 15, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 1, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Kitchen/provide properly enclosed ceiling at all food areas to enclose all piping/please provide a report from licensed contractor of cost to enclose ceiling.ceiling that is smooth cleanable and durable Provide quotes for ceiling covering. Submit to isdhealth@boston.gov 11.24.25 On the compliance visit the PIC stated that the work for the ceiling will be done friday 11.28.25

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 1, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 24, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Kitchen/provide properly enclosed ceiling at all food areas to enclose all piping/please provide a report from licensed contractor of cost to enclose ceiling.ceiling that is smooth cleanable and durable Provide quotes for ceiling covering. Submit to isdhealth@boston.gov 11.24.25 On the copmpliance visit the PIC stated that the work for the ceiling will be done friday 11.28.25

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 24, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 10, 2025

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Kitchen/provide properly enclosed ceiling at all food areas to enclose all piping/please provide a report from licensed contractor of cost to enclose ceiling.ceiling that is smooth cleanable and durable Provide quotes for ceiling covering. Submit to isdhealth@boston.gov

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 10, 2025 · Original Source

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