Citra A Fresh Cafe
Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 18, 2025
Address
221 LONGWOOD AV
Fenway, MA 02115
Inspection History
42 inspections
17 failures
License
License #80224
Last inspected: September 18, 2025
Inspection History (42 most recent)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 18, 2025
at 4:30 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Built up soils on interior and exterior of all refrigeration units | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): No theremometer in open front Grab and Go refrigeration...
FAIL
September 10, 2025
at 2:49 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Built up soils on interior and exterior of all refrigeration units | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): No theremometer in open front Grab and Go refrigeration...
PASS
April 9, 2025
at 3:03 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all bulk containers in the storage room. | 590.004/4-502.13-C - Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C): Remove all cardboar...
FAIL
March 26, 2025
at 3:03 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all bulk containers in the storage room. | 590.004/4-502.13-C - Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C): Remove all cardboar...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 31, 2024
at 7:15 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 20, 2024
at 1:44 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-305.14-C - Food Preparation (C): No food prep sink - Making salads and fruit salad Variance to use middle bay approved | 590.005/5-203.13-C - Service Sink (C): No service sink - PIC stated mop water is dumped in 3 bay sink - Discontinue ...
FAIL
February 12, 2024
at 5:25 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-305.14-C - Food Preparation (C): No food prep sink - Making salads and fruit salad | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): No "Use Utensil" sign at bake goods cabinet - Customer self service | 590.004...
FAIL
January 29, 2024
at 4:46 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-305.14-C - Food Preparation (C): No food prep sink - Making salads and fruit salad | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): No "Use Utensil" sign at bake goods cabinet - Customer self service | 590.004...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 6, 2023
at 5:30 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean the ceiling tiles above the prep counter to remove soils.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 10, 2023
at 3:51 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean the metal grates under the handwash sink to remove soils/spills. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Hand...
PASS
September 2, 2022
at 2:32 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all bulk storage containers. | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Clean the wall heating unit cover & ledge next to ...
FAIL
August 22, 2022
at 4:10 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all bulk storage containers. | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Clean the wall heating unit cover & ledge next to ...
PASS
March 15, 2022
at 6:11 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Posted certified food managers & Allergen awareness certificates observed expired.Provide current certifications. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with...
FAIL
February 28, 2022
at 5:13 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Posted certified food managers & Allergen awareness certificates observed expired.Provide current certifications. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with...
PASS
September 15, 2021
at 3:24 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Plumber due today or tomorrow to repair valve to restore pressure. Handsink in warewash area is not functioning properly. Very low water pressure. Repair or replace as necessary so that wa...
FAIL
September 9, 2021
at 2:01 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Several containers of food in reach in cooler above 41F: brown rice 103F cooked beef 77F pinto beans 87F black beans 85F. PIC stated that al...
FAIL
September 2, 2021
at 6:48 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Several containers of food in reach in cooler above 41F: brown rice 103F cooked beef 77F pinto beans 87F black beans 85F. PIC stated that al...
PASS
March 31, 2021
at 4:38 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Hot water fixture at the dish room handwash sink not operating.Repair
FAIL
March 19, 2021
at 5:54 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all bulk storage containers. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Items stored in ...
FAIL
March 11, 2021
at 6:04 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all bulk storage containers. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Items stored in ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 24, 2020
at 2:31 PM
12 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide vomit/diarrhea clean up kit on site. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Manager to re-train staff regarding sanitizer set up & monitor...
FAIL
November 13, 2020
at 5:54 PM
12 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide vomit/diarrhea clean up kit on site. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Manager to re-train staff regarding sanitizer set up & monitor...
PASS
October 10, 2019
at 5:01 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 14, 2019
at 6:57 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 1, 2018
at 6:57 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Multiple products prepared and placed directly into service line at above 41F. Guacamole 62F Salsa 46F Tuna 53F. Products must be at 41F or below before placing out for service. Removed and placed in freezer to 41F or belo...
FAIL
October 23, 2018
at 7:05 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Multiple products prepared and placed directly into service line at above 41F. Guacamole 62F Salsa 46F Tuna 53F. Products must be at 41F or below before placing out for service. Removed and placed in freezer to 41F or belo...
PASS
April 19, 2018
at 6:57 PM
3 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Spoons used for drinks stored in stagnant water- Discontinue | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Shelving above 3 bay used for clean equipmentwith heavy rusting- Replace | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Cle...
FAIL
April 12, 2018
at 12:54 PM
3 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Spoons used for drinks stored in stagnant water- Discontinue | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Shelving above 3 bay used for clean equipmentwith heavy rusting- Replace | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Cle...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 20, 2017
at 3:37 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: The window unit air conditioner is soiled with dust. Clean to remove.
PASS
January 11, 2017
at 5:22 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 29, 2016
at 6:13 PM
4 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: There is not complete allergen and ingredient information available for all the bakery products. Provide complete lists of ingredients. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The front refrigerator is not worki...
FAIL
August 22, 2016
at 6:57 PM
4 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: There is not complete allergen and ingredient information available for all the bakery products. Provide complete lists of ingredients. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The front refrigerator is not worki...
PASS
July 28, 2015
at 4:46 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple products in open air sandwich at 43-46F. Ensure products are cold held at 41F or below. Removed by PIC and placed in under counter refrigeration to 41F or below. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: F...
FAIL
July 21, 2015
at 2:47 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple products in open air sandwich at 43-46F. Ensure products are cold held at 41F or below. Removed by PIC and placed in under counter refrigeration to 41F or below. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: F...
PASS
March 16, 2015
at 4:33 PM
4 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Numerous rodent droppings in area around soda lines below equipment and on window sills- Clean to remove | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Numerous rodent droppings throughout establi...
FAIL
March 9, 2015
at 4:28 PM
4 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Numerous rodent droppings in area around soda lines below equipment and on window sills- Clean to remove | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Numerous rodent droppings throughout establi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 26, 2014
at 6:34 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Clam Chowder 115F Chicken Noodle Soup 128F - Ensure hot holding at 140F or above | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Large bag of rice stored under handwash sink- Remove and store food safe from contamination | 14-4-20...
FAIL
July 30, 2014
at 6:04 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Clam Chowder 115F Chicken Noodle Soup 128F - Ensure hot holding at 140F or above | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Large bag of rice stored under handwash sink- Remove and store food safe from contamination | 14-4-20...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
October 17, 2013
at 3:09 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
September 5, 2012
at 6:35 PM
0 violations