Inspection
Sep 30, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 30, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Bonne Chance Cafe
77 Canal St
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Quick Answers
- When was Bonne Chance Cafe last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 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?
- 6 inspections on record, from Mar 14, 2024 to Sep 30, 2026.
- Has Bonne Chance 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 Mar 14, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
6 inspectionsInspection
Apr 3, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted no prep sink using a 3 bay sink to wash produce.Provide a plumbers report for installation of a prep sink with air gap
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 3, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 31, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted several RTE foods in the refrigerator and in the walkin without date marking.Provide
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 temperaturecriticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted no prep sink using a 3 bay sink to wash produce.Provide a plumbers report for installation of a prep sink with air gap
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official Wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted missing paper towels in the employee and hand sink near the 3 bay sink.Provide COS by the PIC
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted mice dropings on the floor under the shelves in the basement.Clean and provide a detail pest report from a Pest Technician
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 insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted clutter in the basement dry storage.Remove unnecessary items not in use.
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted walkin floor heavily soiled.Clean with frequency
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, Mar 31, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 24, 2026
Failed
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted several RTE foods in the refrigerator and in the walkin without date marking.Provide
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 temperaturecriticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted no prep sink using a 3 bay sink to wash produce.Provide a plumbers report for installation of a prep sink with air gap
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official Wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted missing paper towels in the employee and hand sink near the 3 bay sink.Provide COS by the PIC
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted mice dropings on the floor under the shelves in the basement.Clean and provide a detail pest report from a Pest Technician
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 insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted clutter in the basement dry storage.Remove unnecessary items not in use.
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted walkin floor heavily soiled.Clean with frequency
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, Mar 24, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 3, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 14, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 14, 2024 · Original Source