Cafe 939
Latest: PASS
August 29, 2025
Address
939 BOYLSTON ST
Fenway, MA 02115
Inspection History
44 inspections
12 failures
License
License #28250
Last inspected: August 29, 2025
Inspection History (44 most recent)
PASS
August 29, 2025
at 2:08 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 27, 2025
at 3:19 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-203.14-P - Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P): The drain pipe at the food prep sink does not have an air gap. Install.
FAIL
September 6, 2024
at 3:46 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-203.14-P - Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P): The drain pipe at the food prep sink does not have an air gap. Install.
PASS
November 6, 2023
at 6:22 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 24, 2023
at 7:10 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 20, 2022
at 1:25 PM
14 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed no hand washing during inspection - Food prep and set up was being performed. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Per Erik Ciniello Director of Operations Th...
FAIL
September 12, 2022
at 2:48 PM
14 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed no hand washing during inspection - Food prep and set up was being performed. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Per Erik Ciniello Director of Operations Th...
PASS
November 29, 2021
at 8:03 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf): Missing from Menu
FAIL
November 9, 2021
at 5:42 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf): Missing from Menu | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures fo...
FAIL
March 2, 2020
at 5:42 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures for the clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events | 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): Certified food protection manager floats between 4 locations ...
PASS
October 16, 2019
at 6:15 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Yogurt cup 50F Coconut rice salad 53 for 90 minutes per pic.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC removed to cool/hold 41F or below | 590.0...
FAIL
October 9, 2019
at 5:32 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Yogurt cup 50F Coconut rice salad 53 for 90 minutes per pic.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC removed to cool/hold 41F or below | 590.0...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 4, 2019
at 5:12 PM
1 violation
42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: Provide designated location for personal staff items. Remove all storage from on top of grease trap-Dish room
PASS
November 14, 2018
at 4:23 PM
0 violations
PASS
April 30, 2018
at 3:28 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Yogurt 49 turkey sandwich 50F for 60 min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below PIC removed all items to alternate refrigeration to cool/hold 41F or below | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Display case...
FAIL
April 13, 2018
at 5:00 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Yogurt 49 turkey sandwich 50F for 60 min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below PIC removed all items to alternate refrigeration to cool/hold 41F or below | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Display case...
PASS
December 11, 2017
at 7:33 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Prepared cooked chicken in containers on counters at 47F-50F. Ensure products received from main kitchen are at and cold held at 41F or below. Placed on sheet pans placed in freezer and below 41F at completion of in...
FAIL
November 29, 2017
at 8:06 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Prepared cooked chicken in containers on counters at 47F-50F. Ensure products received from main kitchen are at and cold held at 41F or below. Placed on sheet pans placed in freezer and below 41F at completion of in...
PASS
October 6, 2016
at 5:17 PM
4 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: In use wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Delay valve on hand sink not maintaining 15 seconds | 41-7-201/04.11 - Separation/Saniti...
FAIL
September 21, 2016
at 2:33 PM
4 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: In use wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Delay valve on hand sink not maintaining 15 seconds | 41-7-201/04.11 - Separation/Saniti...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 1, 2015
at 6:46 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Some rust on the magnetic knife holder. Clean properly. Interior of the freezer near the warewashing area soiled. Clean properly.
PASS
April 6, 2015
at 2:05 PM
3 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Sponges used to wipe three bay sink or the equipment. Discontinue. Use wiping cloths. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Magnetic strip used to store knifes rusted. Remove rust or replace...
FAIL
March 30, 2015
at 3:21 PM
3 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Sponges used to wipe three bay sink or the equipment. Discontinue. Use wiping cloths. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Magnetic strip used to store knifes rusted. Remove rust or replace...
PASS
September 5, 2014
at 4:44 PM
2 violations
33-5-501.116 - Improper Cleaning of Receptacles: Dumpster unclean and in disrepair . Replace. | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: Dumpster unclean and in disrepair. Replace.
FAIL
August 29, 2014
at 6:21 AM
2 violations
33-5-501.116 - Improper Cleaning of Receptacles: Dumpster unclean and in disrepair . Replace. | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: Dumpster unclean and in disrepair. Replace.
PASS
June 20, 2014
at 5:30 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Roast beef sandwiches stored at room temperature 58F and 59F. Potato salad 53F. Multiple containers of sandwiches and potato salad set up as boxed lunches are stored at room temperature. Discontinue mantain at 41F ...
FAIL
June 13, 2014
at 3:55 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Roast beef sandwiches stored at room temperature 58F and 59F. Potato salad 53F. Multiple containers of sandwiches and potato salad set up as boxed lunches are stored at room temperature. Discontinue mantain at 41F ...
PASS
February 25, 2014
at 7:17 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 19, 2013
at 4:28 PM
1 violation
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: resurface worn white cutting board
PASS
September 6, 2012
at 5:37 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 18, 2012
at 7:10 PM
1 violation
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Yogurt and Fruit cups missing labels provide.
PASS
September 9, 2011
at 6:15 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 8, 2011
at 7:33 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 17, 2010
at 6:37 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 30, 2010
at 3:16 PM
6 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Operating at 64 degrees emptied and repair unit to operate at 41 degrees or below. Do not use until repaired. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: running a...
FAIL
March 12, 2010
at 3:43 PM
6 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Operating at 64 degrees emptied and repair unit to operate at 41 degrees or below. Do not use until repaired. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: running a...
PASS
February 2, 2010
at 3:03 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 30, 2009
at 6:27 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 29, 2009
at 4:00 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 30, 2009
at 2:47 PM
1 violation
42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: Maintain the mop sink free from cardboard.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 26, 2008
at 3:39 PM
2 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Packaged items are not all labeled. Properly label packaged items. | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: Back area is cluttered. Clean area to remove all unnecessary items.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 9, 2008
at 3:07 PM
1 violation
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: No sinage at handsink in rest room.No sinage or towels at handsink in warewashing area.
PASS
November 21, 2007
at 6:29 PM
0 violations