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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Flour Bakery + Cafe

1b Charles St

Last inspected Nov 3, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Flour Bakery + Cafe last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 3, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 4 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
7 inspections on record, from Apr 9, 2025 to Nov 3, 2026.
Has Flour Bakery + Cafe ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 9, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

Inspection

Nov 3, 2026

Passed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Please provide CFPM and ALLERGEN certificate.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No means to temp the high temp dishmachine. Provide means to temp dishmachines. 160 thermal strips or irreversible thermometer.

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 temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed mold- like substance inside the ice machine. Clean to remove mold- like substance.

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 problems
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Repair exterior door to ensure no rodents can enter the establishment. Door needs to be flush with the door frame.

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 3, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 26, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Please provide CFPM and ALLERGEN certificate.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No means to temp the high temp dishmachine. Provide means to temp dishmachines. 160 thermal strips or irreversible thermometer.

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 temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed mold- like substance inside the ice machine. Clean to remove mold- like substance.

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 problems
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Repair exterior door to ensure no rodents can enter the establishment. Door needs to be flush with the door frame.

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, Oct 26, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 21, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Flies observed in food preparation areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 21, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 18, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Drip tray in ice cream machine with moisture and soils. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry the machine according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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 problems
minorCode 590.005/5-502.11-COther

Official Wording

Frequency-Removal (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Dumpsters are full. Increase frequency of pickups as needed.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official Wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Screens missing from takeout windows. Provide.

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

Flies observed in food preparation areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 18, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 11, 2025

Failed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Drip tray in ice cream machine with moisture and soils. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry the machine according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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 problems
minorCode 590.005/5-502.11-COther

Official Wording

Frequency-Removal (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Dumpsters are full. Increase frequency of pickups as needed.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official Wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Screens missing from takeout windows. Provide.

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

Flies observed in food preparation areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 11, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 14, 2025

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Soda syrup stored under basement stairwell that has an opening. Relocate or seal openinings with smooth durable cleanable materials according to stamped plan review worksheet in hand.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Flip top cooler in basement prep area inoperable. Make all necessary repairs. Alternative refrigeration holding at below 41F on site.

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 temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-301.14-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood is not completed yet with detached duct work and no sticker. Make all necessary repairs provided properly hole punched hood tag from BFD licensed hood maintenance company.

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
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official Wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s Notes

No screens on takeout windows. Provide.

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, Apr 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 9, 2025

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Soda syrup stored under basement stairwell that has an opening. Relocate or seal openinings with smooth durable cleanable materials according to stamped plan review worksheet in hand.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Flip top cooler in basement prep area inoperable. Make all necessary repairs. Alternative refrigeration holding at below 41F on site.

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 temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-301.14-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood is not completed yet with detached duct work and no sticker. Make all necessary repairs provided properly hole punched hood tag from BFD licensed hood maintenance company.

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
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official Wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s Notes

No screens on takeout windows. Provide.

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, Apr 9, 2025 · Original Source

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