More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Hillside Cafe last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 21, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Failed”.
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?
9 inspections on record, from Oct 13, 2023 to Oct 21, 2026.
Has Hillside Cafe ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 9 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 13, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
9 inspections
Inspection
Oct 21, 2026
Failed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Display refrigerating unit out of order not in use at this time. Repair.
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.
The lightbulb in the single door traulson refrigerator next to the grill area does not turn on; repair or replace.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Sticker on hood above omlete station does not have an expiration date punched but was serviced in October 2025; person in charge placed call during inspection to have the licensed hood cleaners return to place a new inspection sticker.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood stiker expired. Provide cleaning date and updated sticker
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood stiker expired. Provide cleaning date and updated sticker
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, Nov 14, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 7, 2024
Passed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Large areas of the floor in the warewashing area with worn or missing grout- 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.
minorCode 590.002/2-401.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Employee drinks in food service areas with no covers/ Straws- Stored with food service equipment- Corrected on site
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s Notes
The small high temperature dishwasher at the warewashing area is not properly working- Unit leaks water during use per the PIC Make proper repairs or replace
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.
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
Interior surfaces of the ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean with proper 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 7, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 28, 2024
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-401.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Employee drinks in food service areas with no covers/ Straws- Stored with food service equipment- Corrected on site
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s Notes
The small high temperature dishwasher at the warewashing area is not properly working- Unit leaks water during use per the PIC Make proper repairs or replace
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.
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
Interior surfaces of the ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean with proper 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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Large areas of the floor in the warewashing area with worn or missing grout- 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.