Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

The Cafe On New Chardon St.

25 New Chardon St

Last inspected Nov 3, 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 The Cafe On New Chardon St. last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 3, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Failed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 2 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 7 inspections on record, from Oct 30, 2023 to Nov 3, 2026.
Has The Cafe On New Chardon St. ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 30, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

Inspection

Nov 3, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

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 diced tomatoes in the pan recorded 54F in the refrigerator stored on top of another product.Discontinue and store all product either under the refrigerator to provide maximum cooling.

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

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature

Official Wording

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted cooked potatoes stored in a room temperature recorded 79F cooked about half hour ago.Remove and store in the hot cabinet to maintain minimum 135F

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 3, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 11, 2026

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide hair restraint for the staff prepping food in the kitchen.

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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

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

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide an air gap for the prep sink in the kitchen. Provide a detail plumbers report.

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

majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted out of soap on the hand sink in the kitchen.Provide COS by the PIC

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.

Official Wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed no paper towel at the hand sink.Provide COS by the PIC

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 11, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 4, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide hair restraint for the staff prepping food in the kitchen.

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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

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

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide an air gap for the prep sink in the kitchen. Provide a detail plumbers report.

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

majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted out of soap on the hand sink in the kitchen.Provide COS by the PIC

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.