Inspection
Oct 16, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 16, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Life Alive Organic Cafe
435 S Huntington Av
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Quick Answers
- When was Life Alive Organic Cafe last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 16, 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?
- 8 inspections on record, from Oct 4, 2024 to Oct 16, 2026.
- Has Life Alive Organic Cafe ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 4, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
8 inspectionsInspection
Mar 3, 2026
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official Wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Small and large bulk food containers will need to have labels. Not all had them at this time.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC will need to provide a wiping bucket on the coking line.
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC will need to clean the floor under and behind equipment in basement storage and prep and cooking line.
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 3, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 24, 2026
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official Wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Small and large bulk food containers will need to have labels. Not all had them at this time.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC will need to provide a wiping bucket on the coking line.
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC will need to clean the floor under and behind equipment in basement storage and prep and cooking line.
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, Feb 24, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 18, 2025
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean the interior of the cold brew unit to remove soils.
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, Jul 18, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 14, 2025
Passed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official Wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC will need to be sure that all bulk food containers have labels.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 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
As discussed PIC will need to besure that the raw whole eggs on the cooking line are store at or below 45F.
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 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
As discussed please replace the moldy caulking in ware washing room.
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Please clean the wall in ware washing room. Mold build up The stairs and floor in basement. Grime and some debris.
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 problemsnotedCode L1Other
Official Wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s Notes
Location has over 25 seats. Please post an up to date Anti choking certificate.
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, May 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 5, 2025
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official Wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC will need to be sure that all bulk food containers have labels.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 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
As discussed PIC will need to besure that the raw whole eggs on the cooking line are store at or below 45F.
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 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
As discussed please replace the moldy caulking in ware washing room.
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Please clean the wall in ware washing room. Mold build up The stairs and floor in basement. Grime and some debris.
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 problemsnotedCode L1Other
Official Wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s Notes
Location has over 25 seats. Please post an up to date Anti choking certificate.
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, May 5, 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
Oct 4, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 4, 2024 · Original Source