CAVAN CAFE
Latest: FAIL
November 21, 2025
Address
1406 HYDE PARK AV
Hyde Park, MA 02136
Inspection History
51 inspections
22 failures
License
License #21997
Last inspected: November 21, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
FAIL
November 21, 2025
at 7:21 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed mold-like substance in the ice machine. Clean and sanitize inside of ice machine to remove mold-like substance. | 590.004/4-602.13-C...
PASS
April 3, 2025
at 6:14 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Observed soiled equipment and shelving. Clean and sanitize equipment and shelving to remove soil. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Observed debris on the floor ...
FAIL
March 25, 2025
at 4:45 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Observed soiled equipment and shelving. Clean and sanitize equipment and shelving to remove soil. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Observed debris on the floor ...
PASS
September 4, 2024
at 4:50 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine located in the basement. Clean to remove mold-like substance. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfo...
FAIL
August 22, 2024
at 5:00 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine located in the basement. Clean to remove mold-like substance. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfo...
PASS
February 23, 2024
at 7:21 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): At the time of the inspection there was no Vomit and Diahrrhea clean up kit. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloth observed bein...
FAIL
February 15, 2024
at 6:21 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): At the time of the inspecti9on there was no Vomit and Diahrrhea clean up kit. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloth observed bei...
PASS
September 11, 2023
at 5:50 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean interior of Upright refrigerator to remove spills. | 590.005/5-501.15-C - Outside Receptacles (C): Grease collector container soil...
FAIL
August 31, 2023
at 6:50 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean interior of Upright refrigerator to remove spills. | 590.005/5-501.15-C - Outside Receptacles (C): Grease collector container soil...
PASS
December 1, 2022
at 7:30 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Fish store inside open container no cover provide cover. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No lab...
FAIL
November 25, 2022
at 7:25 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Fish store inside open container no cover provide cover. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No lab...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 22, 2022
at 7:14 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): adjust all sinks to wall. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): clean all cooking equipment. | 590.005/5-501.13-C - Receptacles (C): provide covers for all trash ...
FAIL
February 8, 2022
at 4:18 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): adjust all sinks to wall. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): clean all cooking equipment. | 590.005/5-501.13-C - Receptacles (C): provide covers for all trash ...
PASS
August 20, 2021
at 4:55 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No labels on condiment squeeze bottles provide. | 590.004/4-502.11-PF - (B) Good Repair and Calibration (Pf): Irreversible dishmachine thermometer not operating...
FAIL
August 6, 2021
at 4:16 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No labels on condiment squeeze bottles provide. | 590.004/4-502.11-PF - (B) Good Repair and Calibration (Pf): Irreversible dishmachine thermometer not operating...
PASS
March 25, 2021
at 4:13 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No labels on some condiment containers provide. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): No date markin...
FAIL
March 16, 2021
at 4:28 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No labels on some condiment containers provide. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): No date markin...
PASS
August 10, 2020
at 5:41 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No bodily fluid spill kit provide. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Provide Food safety and Allergen certification for person in charge. | 5...
FAIL
August 6, 2020
at 6:02 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No bodily fluid spill kit provide. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Provide Food safety and Allergen certification for person in charge. | 5...
PASS
September 6, 2019
at 4:00 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Provide a barrier at prep sink to protect it from three bay
FAIL
August 21, 2019
at 12:13 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Provide a barrier at prep sink to protect it from three bay | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: adjust handsink and faucet. | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed ...
FAIL
June 13, 2018
at 2:24 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace all scored cutting boards/replace all defective equipment/remove rubbish bags to cover ice provide NSF approved food grade bags. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: properly store al...
FAIL
May 25, 2018
at 1:54 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace all scored cutting boards/replace all defective equipment/remove rubbish bags to cover ice provide NSF approved food grade bags. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: properly store al...
PASS
October 30, 2017
at 6:50 PM
4 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior and exterior of Cabunes in kitchen area. Clean all shelves in kitchen. Visibly soiled. Clean exterior of ice machine in basement. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: C...
FAIL
October 23, 2017
at 4:37 PM
4 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior and exterior of Cabunes in kitchen area. Clean all shelves in kitchen. Visibly soiled. Clean exterior of ice machine in basement. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: C...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 23, 2017
at 2:18 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean cabinets inside and out in kitchen area. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Clean ceiling fan in kitchen visibly soiled with dist build up.
PASS
October 24, 2016
at 2:44 PM
6 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Uncovered beef stored on top of uncovered scallop on top of uncovered salmon. PIC needs to properly cover and store food in refrigerator. Monitor. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protect...
FAIL
October 17, 2016
at 3:47 PM
6 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Uncovered beef stored on top of uncovered scallop on top of uncovered salmon. PIC needs to properly cover and store food in refrigerator. Monitor. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protect...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 2, 2016
at 3:26 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean all shelves in kitchen. Visibly soiled. Clean interior and exterior of cabinets. Visibly soiled. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean floor under and behind cooking equipme...
PASS
August 31, 2015
at 6:15 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken 52F chicken wings 53F Disgard. PIC voluntarily disgarded out of temper products. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Refrigerator at 50F . Remove household refrigerator and replace with commercial...
FAIL
August 24, 2015
at 3:40 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken 52F chicken wings 53F Disgard. PIC voluntarily disgarded out of temper products. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Refrigerator at 50F . Remove household refrigerator and replace with commercial...
PASS
December 29, 2014
at 4:03 PM
9 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace caulking around counter prep counter. Paint to seal any peeling or chipping paint on shelves and cabinets. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide a thermometer for refrigeration equi...
FAIL
December 16, 2014
at 7:11 PM
9 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace caulking around counter prep counter. Paint to seal any peeling or chipping paint on shelves and cabinets. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide a thermometer for refrigeration equi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 11, 2014
at 5:38 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: KITCHEN - clean the kitchen floor including areas where floor and wall meet & under & around all equipment --of built-up soil- ( reviewed with mgr. & correction started at inspection )...
PASS
December 11, 2013
at 7:38 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove home type stove and provide commercial grade stove. | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Provide additional Certified Food Safety Manager onsite during all hours of operation.
FAIL
December 6, 2013
at 3:50 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove home type stove and provide commercial grade stove. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Replace defective thermometer with working thermometer. One door upright at 39F-ok | 21-3-304.14 - W...
FAIL
November 27, 2013
at 3:48 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove home type stove and provide commercial grade stove. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Replace defective thermometer with working thermometer. One door upright at 39F-ok | 21-3-304.14 - W...
PASS
May 8, 2013
at 7:44 PM
4 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Missing sink plugs at 3 bay sink provide. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers for refrigerators. Unit at 40F -ok. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Frialator g...
FAIL
April 29, 2013
at 6:11 PM
4 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Missing sink plugs at 3 bay sink provide. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers for refrigerators. Unit at 40F -ok. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Frialator g...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 26, 2012
at 3:36 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Prep table storage area paint peeling repair. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove duct tape and repair cabinet draw.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 31, 2011
at 3:06 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: CLEAN stove top burners of built-up grime ( include under grill plate ) | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: KITCHEN -clean red tile floor under & around equiptment of built-up gri...
PASS
April 14, 2011
at 2:06 PM
3 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: POST sign in mensroom to read=EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK -- | M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: AT RE-INSPECTION-provide proof that at least one SERVE / SAFE certified s...
FAIL
April 6, 2011
at 1:53 PM
3 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: POST sign in mensroom to read=EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK -- | M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: AT RE-INSPECTION-provide proof that at least one SERVE / SAFE certified s...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 8, 2011
at 3:48 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: ceiling fan in kitchen is dusty condenser fan in walk-in is dusty.Ceiling surface over ice machine isn't sealed.Provide a smooth non-porous and easily cleanable surface over ice unit.
PASS
August 10, 2010
at 3:02 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 19, 2010
at 2:30 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 25, 2009
at 5:28 PM
2 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Food service Employees need to wear hair restraints and clean aprons. . | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Microwave oven dirty
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 28, 2009
at 6:32 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove contact paper from table and bottom shelf. Reseal bottom shelf if necessary | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Shelves by 3 comp Sink need cleaning
PASS
May 29, 2008
at 2:34 PM
6 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Air Drying dishes is not being done properly. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No thermometer in Reach In. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Inside microwave dirty | 23-4-602.13 ...