BERKELEY PERK CAFE
Latest: PASS
November 3, 2025
Address
69 BERKELEY ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
44 inspections
13 failures
License
License #20876
Last inspected: November 3, 2025
Inspection History (44 most recent)
PASS
November 3, 2025
at 2:25 PM
2 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Current certified food protection manager certificate is expired. Provide current. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Evidence of pest activity in basment on ...
FAIL
October 27, 2025
at 3:17 PM
2 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Current certified food protection manager certificate is expired. Provide current. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Evidence of pest activity in basment on ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 18, 2025
at 2:16 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Hot water faucet stripped on handsink. Plumber has been called. New sink has been ordered for installation. | 590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Front door with daylight a...
FAIL
April 11, 2025
at 3:15 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Hot water faucet stripped on handsink. Plumber has been called. Leak from a pipe in basement ceiling. Repair. | 590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Front door with dayligh...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 13, 2024
at 3:45 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Open ceiling above single use article storage in basement. Seal with cleanable materials. | 590.006/6-304.11-C - Mechanical-Ventilation (C): Open flame butane burner in use without ...
PASS
June 5, 2023
at 2:40 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 22, 2022
at 4:12 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 22, 2022
at 6:51 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Kit not complete (reviewed with owner) | 590.003/3-302.15-PF - Washing Fruits and Vegetables (Pf): Using sink that is used for pre washing food equipment to pre washing food ite...
FAIL
March 8, 2022
at 4:01 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Kit not complete (reviewed with owner) | 590.003/3-302.15-PF - Washing Fruits and Vegetables (Pf): Using sink that is used for pre washing food equipment to pre washing food ite...
PASS
May 3, 2021
at 3:37 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 17, 2020
at 4:34 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Clean cutting boards on prep line of deep dark scores and stains.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 9, 2019
at 5:13 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): 2 door under counter unit-Right side inner door gasket observed damaged.Repair
PASS
May 30, 2019
at 2:42 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 3, 2018
at 4:14 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 14, 2018
at 5:05 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Ceiling vent above hood observed with dust build up.Clean to remove.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 9, 2017
at 4:07 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Counter located at sink in back prep area heavily worn and scored- Replace | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Sponges being used in back prep. Discontinue- Discarded at time of inspection Multi...
PASS
December 22, 2016
at 3:38 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Observed broken gaskets in front reach in refrigeration units.Repair | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: PIC Allergen certificate has expired.Provide up to date certificate.Documentation was provided to t...
FAIL
December 14, 2016
at 5:13 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Observed broken gaskets in front reach in refrigeration units.Repair | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: PIC Allergen certificate has expired.Provide up to date certificate.Documentation was provided to t...
PASS
August 21, 2015
at 2:51 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sandwich refrigerating unit-Chicken 47F Turkey 46F Ham 44F. Unit 39F.Maintain all PHFs at 41F or below. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Low temp dish machine not registering any chlorine level. Repair ...
FAIL
August 17, 2015
at 6:23 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sandwich refrigerating unit-Chicken 47F Turkey 46F Ham 44F. Unit 39F.Maintain all PHFs at 41F or below. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Low temp dish machine not registering any chlorine level. Repair ...
PASS
January 15, 2015
at 4:25 PM
4 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Soiled dishes stored inside the prep sink. Provide a soiled dish area/rack. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Some refrigerator units without interior thermometer. Provide. | 22-4-601/602.11 - F...
FAIL
January 8, 2015
at 7:35 PM
4 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Soiled dishes stored inside the prep sink. Provide a soiled dish area/rack. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Some refrigerator units without interior thermometer. Provide. | 22-4-601/602.11 - F...
PASS
May 7, 2014
at 6:15 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: glass shelving worn repair or replace | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: interior of ice machine with rust like substance clean to remove | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: fro...
FAIL
April 28, 2014
at 4:00 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: glass shelving worn repair or replace | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: interior of ice machine with rust like substance clean to remove | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: fro...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
September 26, 2013
at 3:05 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace worn/broken gaskets on reach in at front counter. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Sanitizer not registering at dish machine repair immediately. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintai...
FAIL
September 19, 2013
at 3:23 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace worn/broken gaskets on reach in at front counter. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Sanitizer not registering at dish machine repair immediately. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintai...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
July 26, 2012
at 3:33 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 11, 2012
at 4:15 PM
4 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Shelving with dust build up clean to remove. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Single door reach in condensor fan with dust build up clean to remove. | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Numb...
FAIL
January 4, 2012
at 3:29 PM
4 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Shelving with dust build up clean to remove. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Single door reach in condensor fan with dust build up clean to remove. | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Numb...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 28, 2011
at 3:39 PM
1 violation
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide hand wash signage anda holder for the paper towels at the front hand sink
PASS
October 29, 2010
at 6:39 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 20, 2010
at 5:17 PM
2 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Improper use of wiping cloths. Set up wiping pails everyday and use properly. Test concentration of sanitizer with test kit and always return cloths to sanitizer after each use. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Foo...
PASS
December 16, 2009
at 4:18 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: The dish machine is not operating properly. The sanitizer concentration appears low and must be dispensed during the rinse cycle at a concentration at 50 ppm. Repair. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean ...
FAIL
December 11, 2009
at 4:15 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: The dish machine is not operating properly. The sanitizer concentration appears low and must be dispensed during the rinse cycle at a concentration at 50 ppm. Repair. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 21, 2009
at 3:45 PM
1 violation
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: The sanitizer concentration and the sanitizer container should be tested daily to verify that the unit is properly sanitizing. The sanitizer container was almost empty at the start of the inspection. The ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 29, 2009
at 5:13 PM
1 violation
09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Minimize the handling of food with gloved hands. Utilize utensils when possible to transfer food from grill or counter to sandwich. Adequate hand washing and glove changing was observed.
PASS
September 4, 2008
at 3:18 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Items stored on ice are not remaining below 41F. Hummus is 50F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Items stored in shallow ice baths during l...
FAIL
August 25, 2008
at 5:35 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Items stored on ice are not remaining below 41F. Hummus is 50F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Items stored in shallow ice baths during l...
PASS
April 3, 2008
at 6:15 PM
7 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw items in single door upright refrigerator are stored above RTE vegetables. Store items properly. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Coffee utensils are stored in stagnant w...
FAIL
March 25, 2008
at 5:21 PM
7 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw items in single door upright refrigerator are stored above RTE vegetables. Store items properly. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Coffee utensils are stored in stagnant w...
PASS
January 10, 2008
at 4:05 PM
3 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Store soiled rags at the coffee station in sanitizer when not in use. | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: Maintain both hand sinks free from utensils; hand washing only. | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Prem...
FAIL
December 31, 2007
at 4:22 PM
3 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Store soiled rags at the coffee station in sanitizer when not in use. | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: Maintain both hand sinks free from utensils; hand washing only. | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Prem...