Cafe 26
Latest: PASS
October 20, 2025
Address
26 TEMPLE PL
Chinatown, MA 02111
Inspection History
42 inspections
18 failures
License
License #79463
Last inspected: October 20, 2025
Inspection History (42 most recent)
PASS
October 20, 2025
at 2:40 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
FAIL
October 7, 2025
at 6:00 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employee on production line observed without hair restraint. Provide. | 590.004/4-303.11-PF - Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf): Low temperature dish machine at 0ppm after mu...
FAIL
September 30, 2025
at 3:21 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employee on production line observed without hair restraint. Provide. | 590.004/4-303.11-PF - Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf): Low temperature dish machine at 0ppm after mu...
PASS
February 27, 2025
at 3:39 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-303.11-PF - Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf): Detergent observed empty on dish machine. Corrected on site. Ensure detegerent is available at all hours. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and ...
FAIL
February 20, 2025
at 3:56 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-303.11-PF - Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf): Detergent observed empty on dish machine. Corrected on site. Ensure detegerent is available at all hours. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 31, 2024
at 7:15 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 27, 2024
at 3:13 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
FAIL
September 25, 2024
at 6:30 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): No testing kit for quat sanitizer being used in 3 bay sink. Tested with inspector kit. Provide test kit. | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance...
FAIL
September 18, 2024
at 6:14 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): No testing kit for quat sanitizer being used in 3 bay sink. Tested with inspector kit. Provide test kit. | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance...
PASS
February 23, 2024
at 4:42 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employee on production line observed without hair restraint. Person in charge corrected. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood sticker observed expired. Schedul...
FAIL
February 15, 2024
at 4:23 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employee on production line observed without hair restraint. Person in charge corrected. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood sticker observed expired. Schedul...
PASS
September 12, 2023
at 2:23 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-202.110-PF - Juice Treated-Commercially Processed (Pf): Fresh squeezed orange juice made ahead without pasteurization or labeling. Squeeze juice to order or label to indicate that juice is not pasteurized. Oranges held refrigerated wash...
FAIL
September 5, 2023
at 2:39 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-202.110-PF - Juice Treated-Commercially Processed (Pf): Fresh squeezed orange juice made ahead without pasteurization or labeling. Squeeze juice to order or label to indicate that juice is not pasteurized. Oranges held refrigerated wash...
PASS
March 30, 2023
at 2:42 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 22, 2022
at 5:26 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Cooking staff not wearing hair restraints. Provide hairnets or hats for food handlers. | 590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processe...
FAIL
August 11, 2022
at 2:58 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Cooking staff not wearing hair restraints. Provide hairnets or hats for food handlers. | 590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processe...
PASS
February 10, 2022
at 3:22 PM
1 violation
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): Certified Food Protection Manager and Allergen Certification are not held by full time employees of this establishment. Certify a full time employee of Cafe 26. Provide proof of enrollment in an approved C...
FAIL
February 3, 2022
at 5:11 PM
1 violation
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): Certified Food Protection Manager and Allergen Certification are not held by full time employees of this establishment. Certify a full time employee of Cafe 26. Provide proof of enrollment in an approved C...
PASS
August 26, 2021
at 3:45 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked sauage patties in the 2 door deli style unit at 49F. Foods in the lower portion of the cooler were at the appropriate temperatures. Disc...
FAIL
August 17, 2021
at 2:13 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked sauage patties in the 2 door deli style unit at 49F. Foods in the lower portion of the cooler were at the appropriate temperatures. Disc...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 29, 2021
at 3:22 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Faucet to the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
PASS
March 16, 2020
at 6:25 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Cooked chicken from the other location (131...
FAIL
March 6, 2020
at 7:02 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Cooked chicken from the other location (131...
PASS
November 19, 2019
at 5:38 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Raw shelled eggs @ 50f and sausage at 47f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 590.004/4-203.11-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Food-...
FAIL
November 12, 2019
at 4:17 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Raw shelled eggs @ 50f and sausage at 47f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 590.004/4-203.11-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Food-...
PASS
May 13, 2019
at 12:43 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 7, 2018
at 1:10 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Shelving under sink in disrepair & pooling water repair | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) Sheliving @ counter with soils clean to remove 2) side of counter at cookin gline with old ...
FAIL
October 31, 2018
at 12:21 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Shelving under sink in disrepair & pooling water repair | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) Sheliving @ counter with soils clean to remove 2) side of counter at cookin gline with old ...
PASS
April 11, 2018
at 12:25 PM
2 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: No Sanitizer (quats) @ 3 bay sink suppl to properly sanitize equipment. ( Machanical dish machine operating properly) | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Drain @ sink not draining repair (manag...
FAIL
March 26, 2018
at 7:30 PM
2 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: No Sanitizer (quats) @ 3 bay sink suppl to properly sanitize equipment. ( Machanical dish machine operating properly) | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Drain @ sink not draining repair (manag...
PASS
August 17, 2017
at 4:41 PM
2 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: 2 door cold unit running @ 52f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 41-7-201/04.11 - Separation/Sanitizer Criteria: Low temperature dish machine reading 10ppm of chlorine supply...
FAIL
May 31, 2016
at 5:38 PM
2 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: 2 door cold unit running @ 52f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 41-7-201/04.11 - Separation/Sanitizer Criteria: Low temperature dish machine reading 10ppm of chlorine supply...
PASS
November 13, 2015
at 3:43 PM
4 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Items in grab and go without labels / Provide labels with ingredients | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Carmelized onions 48F Chicken salad 48F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. | 04-3-501.15/4-3...
FAIL
November 5, 2015
at 7:27 PM
4 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Items in grab and go without labels / Provide labels with ingredients | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Carmelized onions 48F Chicken salad 48F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. | 04-3-501.15/4-3...
PASS
November 24, 2014
at 4:31 PM
2 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Provide labels to grab and go yogurt cups and salads | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Sanitizer is not registering at dish machine / Repair.
FAIL
November 14, 2014
at 4:59 PM
4 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Provide labels to grab and go yogurt cups and salads | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kits on site / Provide | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Sanitizer is not registering at dish mach...
FAIL
November 6, 2014
at 3:47 PM
3 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Provide labels to grab and go yogurt cups and salads | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kits on site / Provide | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: The dish machine is backing up into the w...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
September 13, 2013
at 6:25 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
November 19, 2012
at 7:04 PM
0 violations
PASS
July 31, 2012
at 5:36 PM
0 violations