Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Raffles Boston-Cafe Pastel - 1st Floor

40 Trinity Pl

Last inspected Nov 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Raffles Boston-Cafe Pastel - 1st Floor last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 10, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Failed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded, including 2 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 9 inspections on record, from Dec 8, 2023 to Nov 10, 2026.
Has Raffles Boston-Cafe Pastel - 1st Floor ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 9 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 8, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

9 inspections

Inspection

Nov 10, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Procedure (P)

Inspector’s Notes

No evidence of employee handwashing. Retrain staff.

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

criticalCode 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

Cheese sandwich 61F. Made within the hour placed into cooler to cool to below 41F. Corrected 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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Floors under equipment at bar with soils and fruit scraps. Clean to remove.

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

majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official Wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No paper towels at handsink. Corrected on site.

In Plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 10, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 9, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 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

Baguette sandwiches ham & cheese salmon lox @ 66F. Product made within the hour and placed under refrigeration to cool to below 41F. Chef would like to look into TPHC for sandwiches. I emailed him the guidance documents for this process. In the meantime the sandwiches shall be kept under temperature control.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 9, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 2, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 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

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 2, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 16, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 16, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 28, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

The 2025 Health Permit has not been paid. Provide payment PIC instructed to email ISDHealth@Boston.gov to request a bill and a payment link. A 24 hour notice to provide payment has been issued.

In Plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 28, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 21, 2025

Failed

1 recorded violation

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

The 2025 Health Permit has not been paid. Provide payment PIC instructed to email ISDHealth@Boston.gov to request a bill and a payment link. A 24 hour notice to provide payment has been issued.

In Plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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

Inspection

May 29, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 29, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 12, 2024

Passed

6 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No cleaning agents available for high temperature dish machine. Provide.

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 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Not all equiptment is available at this time. Coffee brewers and equiptment not in place. Ensure all equiptment is in place and working properly prior to opening.

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 590.005/5-501.17-COther

Official Wording

Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector’s Notes

No covered receptacle in bathroom. Provide.

In Plain English

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

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majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No soap in bathroom. Provide.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official Wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide space for paper towels at hand sink.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide hand wash only sign at production line hand sink.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 12, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 8, 2023

Failed

6 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No cleaning agents available for high temperature dish machine. Provide.

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 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Not all equiptment is available at this time. Coffee brewers and equiptment not in place. Ensure all equiptment is in place and working properly prior to opening.

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 590.005/5-501.17-COther

Official Wording

Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector’s Notes

No covered receptacle in bathroom. Provide.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No soap in bathroom. Provide.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official Wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide space for paper towels at hand sink.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide hand wash only sign at production line hand sink.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 8, 2023 · Original Source