Ashburton Cafe
Latest: PASS
November 21, 2025
Address
1 ASHBURTON PL
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Inspection History
66 inspections
29 failures
License
License #25883
Last inspected: November 21, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
November 21, 2025
at 3:31 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cut chicken and Pasta @ salad Bar @ 50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below
FAIL
November 12, 2025
at 4:12 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cut chicken and Pasta @ salad Bar @ 50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below
PASS
May 14, 2025
at 3:58 PM
0 violations
PASS
April 10, 2025
at 7:33 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 31, 2024
at 7:15 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 27, 2023
at 5:59 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 15, 2023
at 1:27 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood ventilation sticker exp 6/22...Provide updated inspection sticker. Cooking of any kind should be d/c on the equipment until it is ok'd by an aut...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 8, 2023
at 4:52 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood ventilation sticker exp 6/22...Provide updated inspection sticker. Cooking of any kind should be d/c on the equipment until it is ok'd by an aut...
FAIL
February 7, 2023
at 5:04 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood ventilation sticker exp 6/22...Provide updated inspection sticker. Cooking of any kind should be d/c on the equipment until it is ok'd by an aut...
FAIL
January 24, 2023
at 5:10 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood ventilation sticker exp 6/22...Provide updated inspection sticker. Cooking of any kind should be d/c on the equipment until it is ok'd by an aut...
PASS
September 26, 2022
at 3:19 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 15, 2022
at 3:48 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expired 11/2021 . Provide professional cleaning . PIC has call for cleaning will email cleaning date.
FAIL
February 16, 2022
at 3:51 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Soiled knife store with clean. Remove clean and sanitize before storing. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Dis...
FAIL
February 9, 2022
at 5:51 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Soiled knife store with clean. Remove clean and sanitize before storing. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Dis...
PASS
January 6, 2022
at 4:46 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 26, 2021
at 12:17 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 15, 2020
at 7:05 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chicken Parm115F chicken breast 118F in warmer unit. PIC remove reheated . | 590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanic...
FAIL
January 8, 2020
at 4:49 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chicken Parm115F chicken breast 118F in warmer unit. PIC remove reheated . | 590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanic...
PASS
September 10, 2019
at 3:11 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wet wiping cloth found on counter tops. Remove | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Several food control without proper date mar...
FAIL
August 28, 2019
at 4:09 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wet wiping cloth found on counter tops. Remove | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Several food control without proper date mar...
PASS
March 29, 2019
at 3:02 PM
5 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Homemade cake slices and muffin wrapped at register without label . Provide proper labeling . | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several dented cans on storage rack .Remove . PIC remove | 23-4-602.13 - ...
FAIL
March 21, 2019
at 4:40 PM
5 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Homemade cake slices and muffin wrapped at register without label . Provide proper labeling . | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several dented cans on storage rack .Remove . PIC remove | 23-4-602.13 - ...
PASS
October 10, 2018
at 5:14 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several boxes of food on floor in kitchen area and walkin freezer. Remove store 6inches off the floor. Dented cans found on storage racks. Remove . | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Wet wiping cloth...
FAIL
October 3, 2018
at 3:29 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several boxes of food on floor in kitchen area and walkin freezer. Remove store 6inches off the floor. Dented cans found on storage racks. Remove . | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Wet wiping cloth...
PASS
April 17, 2018
at 4:50 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken 129F in warmer unit . Remove reheat maintain hot holding 140F or above.. Pic removed to reheat. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several dented can on storage racks. Remove Several boxes of food and food pro...
FAIL
April 9, 2018
at 3:53 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken 129F in warmer unit . Remove reheat maintain hot holding 140F or above.. Pic removed to reheat. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several dented can on storage racks. Remove Several boxes of food and food pro...
PASS
August 1, 2017
at 2:33 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 2, 2017
at 6:16 PM
2 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Blast chiller inoperable at the time of inspection.Repair. Refrigeration repair company on site at the time of inspection. Provide report of repairs made upon reinspection. | 29-5-201/0...
FAIL
February 22, 2017
at 6:01 PM
2 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Blast chiller inoperable at the time of inspection.Repair. Refrigeration repair company on site at the time of inspection. Provide report of repairs made upon reinspection. | 29-5-201/0...
PASS
September 7, 2016
at 4:56 PM
3 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Multiple bulk food storage containers without labels. Provide proper label. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Bean sprouts being stored at room tempertature in garnish dispenser at 74F. PIC voluntar...
FAIL
August 30, 2016
at 5:19 PM
3 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Multiple bulk food storage containers without labels. Provide proper label. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Bean sprouts being stored at room tempertature in garnish dispenser at 74F. PIC voluntar...
PASS
January 20, 2016
at 3:11 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Observed box of shaved steak being stored on top of cooked corned beef hash in cold holding unit near sandwich grill station. Store raw and RTE foods seperately. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Sanitiz...
FAIL
January 13, 2016
at 6:13 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Observed box of shaved steak being stored on top of cooked corned beef hash in cold holding unit near sandwich grill station. Store raw and RTE foods seperately. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Sanitiz...
PASS
June 1, 2015
at 7:32 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood sticker expired in april have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company 2. service counter hood at cooking line with grease build up clean to remove
FAIL
May 19, 2015
at 3:16 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood sticker expired in april have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company 2. service counter hood at cooking line with grease build up clean to remove
FAIL
May 4, 2015
at 3:40 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood sticker expired in april have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company 2. service counter hood at cooking line with grease build up clean to remove
PASS
December 16, 2014
at 4:05 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Fruit @ salad bar @ 50f tuna @ salad bar 47f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below. Ensure products are cooled to 41f or below before put into service | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: frost build up in ...
FAIL
October 27, 2014
at 4:25 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Fruit @ salad bar @ 50f tuna @ salad bar 47f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below. Ensure products are cooled to 41f or below before put into service | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: frost build up in ...
PASS
July 16, 2014
at 5:21 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 27, 2013
at 2:45 PM
6 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Prepacked food not labeled. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Resurface cutting boards | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: chipping paint on pipe at cooking line. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Foo...
FAIL
December 11, 2013
at 6:20 PM
6 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Prepacked food not labeled. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Resurface cutting boards | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: chipping paint on pipe at cooking line. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Foo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 30, 2013
at 2:43 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cheese - Parmesan 44 °F | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open foods not stored in covered container | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Worn cutting boards | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of W...
FAIL
October 23, 2013
at 3:21 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cheese - Parmesan 44 °F | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open foods not stored in covered container | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Worn cutting boards | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of W...
PASS
May 21, 2013
at 2:27 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Salad unit 49°F Chicken salad 48 °F | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: High temp dish machine 150 F (Using 3 bay sink with quat sanitizer at 200 PPM).
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 7, 2013
at 3:23 PM
15 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Food containers not labeled. | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Sweet potato 53 F on salad bar Brussel sprout (roasted) 71 F Beets (roasted) 81 F Turkey 55 F Buffalo Chicken 46 F Turnip 45 F | 03-3-501.16(A)...
FAIL
April 30, 2013
at 3:03 PM
16 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Prewrapped brownies not labeled - Customer self service. (Corrected on site) | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Food containers not labeled. | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Sweet potato 53 F on s...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
November 2, 2012
at 6:13 PM
13 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Prepackaged hot packaged Grab and Go not labeled. | 01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Pre wrapped baked goods not labeled. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Stuffed peppers 128 & 135 °F | 03-3-501....
FAIL
October 19, 2012
at 3:02 PM
13 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Prepackaged hot packaged Grab and Go not labeled. | 01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Pre wrapped baked goods not labeled. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Stuffed peppers 128 & 135 °F | 03-3-501....
PASS
July 2, 2012
at 2:25 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Feta 45° F Chicken salad 45 °F Chicken salad 50° F Prep unit 50° F | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Humus 49°f Tuna 52°F Ham 50 °F Feta cheese 50° F | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide splash gua...