Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA

Riverside Cafe-Lev1

32 Fruit St

Last inspected Nov 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

Quick Answers

When was Riverside Cafe-Lev1 last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 5, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Failed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 10 inspections on record, from Nov 16, 2023 to Nov 5, 2026.
Has Riverside Cafe-Lev1 ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 10 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 16, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

10 inspections

Inspection

Nov 5, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted mop sink not enclosed.Provide enclosure to prevent contamination from splash.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

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

Noted Sliced tomatoes recorded 49F prepped half hr ago.Retrain staff to chill the product below 41F before storing for service. COS by the PIC

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 5, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 13, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed no air gap at the prep sink Provide

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 problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 13, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 27, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed no air gap at the prep sink Provide

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 problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 27, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 27, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-302.15-PFOther

Official Wording

Washing Fruits and Vegetables (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Apples at grab and go not washed. Discontinue and wash all fruits at the prep sink with edible skin.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

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

Observed prepared food not date marked in the refrigertor on the service line.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed no air gap at the prep sink Provide

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 problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 27, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 15, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-302.15-PFOther

Official Wording

Washing Fruits and Vegetables (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Apples at grab and go not washed. Discontinue and wash all fruits at the prep sink with edible skin.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

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

Observed prepared food not date marked in the refrigertor on the service line.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed no air gap at the prep sink Provide

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 problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection