Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA

Sargent Cafe

120 Tremont St

Last inspected Jul 1, 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 Sargent Cafe last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jul 1, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from May 29, 2026 to Jul 1, 2026.
Has Sargent Cafe ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 29, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Inspection

Jul 1, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

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

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted no air gap on the prep sink.Provide a plumbers report to install the air gap.

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, Jul 1, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 5, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

2 recorded violations

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

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted no air gap on the prep sink.Provide a plumbers report to install the air gap.

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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood sticker expired 5/19/26.Service

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

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

Inspection

May 29, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

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

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted no air gap on the prep sink.Provide a plumbers report to install the air gap.

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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood sticker expired 5/19/26.Service

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 29, 2026 · Original Source