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CAFFE BELLAVITA

Latest: PASS October 11, 2019

📍 Neighborhood: Downtown

🚇 Nearest Transit: Charles/MGH (Red Line)

Address
30 CHARLES ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Inspection History
50 inspections
22 failures
License
License #19583
Last inspected: October 11, 2019

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS October 11, 2019 at 5:47 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide vomit /diarrhea clean up kit on site. | 590.004/4-502.13-C - Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C): Remove foil from lower prep table shelf. | 590.0...
FAIL October 3, 2019 at 4:51 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide vomit /diarrhea clean up kit on site. | 590.004/4-502.13-C - Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C): Remove foil from lower prep table shelf. | 590.0...
PASS February 8, 2019 at 5:19 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Counter at espresso station & soup station damaged.Repair | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: 3 bay sink observed leaking.Repair | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Live roaches ob...
FAIL January 30, 2019 at 5:34 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Counter at espresso station & soup station damaged.Repair | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: 3 bay sink observed leaking.Repair | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Live roaches ob...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 9, 2019 at 4:53 PM
9 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Counter under espresso station & Panini press observed damaged.Repair | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Upon inspection there was no sanitizer set up in work/prep stations.Provide proper s...
FAIL December 26, 2018 at 5:14 PM
9 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Counter under espresso station & Panini press observed damaged.Repair | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Upon inspection there was no sanitizer set up in work/prep stations.Provide proper s...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 14, 2018 at 6:00 PM
8 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken observed stored above ready to eat vegetables.Discontinue.Provide proper storage of raw & ready to eat items Discussed storage methods with PIC | 15-4-202.16 - Non...
FAIL February 28, 2018 at 7:04 PM
8 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken observed stored above ready to eat vegetables.Discontinue.Provide proper storage of raw & ready to eat items Discussed storage methods with PIC | 15-4-202.16 - Non...
PASS August 8, 2017 at 4:45 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Soup in hot holding unit on medium setting at service line 119F. Ensure foods are hot held at 140F or above. Setting turned up to high at time of inspection and product 165F | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Personal ...
FAIL July 28, 2017 at 4:10 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Soup in hot holding unit on medium setting at service line 119F. Ensure foods are hot held at 140F or above. Setting turned up to high at time of inspection and product 165F | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Personal ...
PASS February 21, 2017 at 4:03 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Worn cutting boards | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floor in Walk in refrig not smooth durable and easily Cleanable | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Resurface fl...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 21, 2016 at 4:27 PM
14 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Food handler not wearing hair restraint while preparing foods | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Worn cutting boards | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Reusing containers that a...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 7, 2016 at 7:30 PM
28 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Items Stored on top of ice machine | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Scoop in contact with ice inside ice machine | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Observed no hand washing by food han...
FAIL December 1, 2016 at 7:21 PM
27 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Items Stored on top of ice machine | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Scoop in contact with ice inside ice machine | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Observed no hand washing by food han...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 29, 2016 at 7:26 PM
3 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Drainage from Ice cream case and ice machine draining into food prep sink. Properly plumb. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floor not smooth durable and easily cleanable. | 590.009(E) ...
FAIL January 15, 2016 at 4:32 PM
29 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue using single use food containers | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Raise all food products 6" above the floor on. shelving in walk in refrig. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/Wh...
FAIL January 8, 2016 at 4:03 PM
29 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue using single use food containers | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Raise all food products 6" above the floor on. shelving in walk in refrig. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/Wh...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 20, 2015 at 2:46 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Some food containers stored on the floor inside the walk in unit. Elevate 6 inches or above. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Hand wash sink at the prep area soiled. Clean properly. | 32-6-301.11-...
PASS February 26, 2015 at 4:54 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: No labels on bulk food bins. Provide. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Some food containers stored on the floor inside the walk in. Elevate 6 inches or above. Eggs stored above the box with app...
FAIL February 19, 2015 at 5:25 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: No labels on bulk food bins. Provide. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Some food containers stored on the floor inside the walk in. Elevate 6 inches or above. Eggs stored above the box with app...
PASS October 28, 2014 at 2:18 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several foods in the walk in unit stored on the ground. Elevate 6 inches or above. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Hand sink at the serving line next to the hot holding unit without barriers. Provide a...
FAIL October 21, 2014 at 6:44 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several foods in the walk in unit stored on the ground. Elevate 6 inches or above. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Hand sink at the serving line next to the hot holding unit without barriers. Provide a...
PASS December 12, 2013 at 3:20 PM
2 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Freezer unit for Gelato caught fire replace | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: smoke odor from fire in establishment needs to be addressed (ie:open windows and doors and remov...
FAIL December 11, 2013 at 2:42 PM
2 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Freezer unit for Gelato caught fire replace | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: smoke odor from fire in establishment needs to be addressed (ie:open windows and doors and remov...
PASS April 3, 2013 at 4:51 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Properly repair or replace cracked plexiglass door sliders on 2 door freezer in basement. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Properly store all wiping cloths in sanitizing solution in food prep...
FAIL March 27, 2013 at 5:21 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Properly repair or replace cracked plexiglass door sliders on 2 door freezer in basement. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Properly store all wiping cloths in sanitizing solution in food prep...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS August 7, 2012 at 2:35 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Dessert case - Milk at 51F. Ensure all cold foods are held at 41F or below at all times. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Dessert Case running at 49F. Repair to ensure it maintains a ...
FAIL July 26, 2012 at 5:18 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Dessert case - Milk at 51F. Ensure all cold foods are held at 41F or below at all times. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Dessert Case running at 49F. Repair to ensure it maintains a ...
PASS January 12, 2012 at 3:37 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: all food cooking equipment in kitchen is home style-non NSF approved provide proper restaurant grade NSF 7 equipment. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all crumbs from case | 29-5-2...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 6, 2012 at 3:53 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: all food cooking equipment in kitchen is home style-non NSF approved provide proper restaurant grade NSF 7 equipment. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all crumbs from case | 29-5-2...
FAIL December 29, 2011 at 4:02 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: all food cooking equipment in kitchen is home style-non NSF approved provide proper restaurant grade NSF 7 equipment. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all crumbs from case | 29-5-2...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 7, 2011 at 2:17 PM
13 violations
03-3-403.11 - Reheating: Meatballs in hot holding at 80F. Reheat all commercially prepared meatballs to 140F before moving to hot holding and maintain internal temperature of 140F or above at all times while in hot holding. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Col...
FAIL May 26, 2011 at 2:44 PM
13 violations
03-3-403.11 - Reheating: Meatballs in hot holding at 80F. Reheat all commercially prepared meatballs to 140F before moving to hot holding and maintain internal temperature of 140F or above at all times while in hot holding. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Col...
PASS January 15, 2011 at 7:24 AM
3 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: ice scoops | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior pastry case | 38-6-303.11 - Inadequate Lighting: repair worn light bulb
FAIL December 28, 2010 at 4:55 PM
3 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: ice scoops | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior pastry case | 38-6-303.11 - Inadequate Lighting: repair worn light bulb
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 1, 2010 at 6:18 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean dust from side air intake filter | 38-6-202.11 - Fixture's not properly shielded: provide new light shield for ceiling light fixture | 40-6-305.11 - Dressing Rooms Clean/Lockers Provided: p...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 29, 2010 at 4:12 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide proper storeage of all foods 6 inches off floor on dunnage racks which can be cleaned underneath | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean outside of all condenser fan covers to remove all...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 11, 2009 at 5:37 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: One of the refrigerated walk in storage racks had been removed to clean. Bags and boxes of produce had been set on the walk in floor. The produce should be stored on appropriate shelving at all times. The stor...
PASS March 20, 2009 at 4:39 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue the storage of bulk onions and other items directly on the walk in refrigerator floor. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide chlorine chemical test strips so that the staff can verily that the s...
FAIL March 13, 2009 at 4:39 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue the storage of bulk onions and other items directly on the walk in refrigerator floor. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide chlorine chemical test strips so that the staff can verily that the s...
PASS December 26, 2008 at 3:28 PM
1 violation
M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: The certified food manager's certificate expired. Provide.
FAIL December 17, 2008 at 5:04 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Products are stored on the floor of the walk-in. Store elevated. Basement: Food products are stored on milk crates. Remove crates and organize storage areas. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The ...
FAIL December 4, 2008 at 4:56 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Products are stored on the floor of the walk-in. Store elevated. Basement: Food products are stored on milk crates. Remove crates and organize storage areas. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The ...
PASS June 13, 2008 at 2:05 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Items on the top of the sandwich unit we 53F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Items in the sandwich unit are stored above the fill line. Store items properly. Walk-in...
FAIL June 6, 2008 at 2:31 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Items on the top of the sandwich unit we 53F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Items in the sandwich unit are stored above the fill line. Store items properly. Walk-in...
PASS February 22, 2008 at 5:29 PM
12 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Soups cooked and cooled but the PIC was not able to describe how they cool items. Train employees on proper cooling methods. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Items thawing i...
FAIL February 13, 2008 at 1:16 PM
12 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Soups cooked and cooled but the PIC was not able to describe how they cool items. Train employees on proper cooling methods. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Items thawing i...
PASS August 9, 2007 at 7:08 PM
24 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: p | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Discontinue the storage of in use cooking equipment on the floor. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Discontinue the storage of in use utensils beneath equipment and in ...
FAIL August 7, 2007 at 2:00 PM
24 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue the storage of food items on the floor of the walkin. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Discontinue the storage of in use cooking equipment on the floor. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Disc...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department