Dana Farber Cancer Institute Cafeteria
Latest: PASS
August 12, 2025
Address
450 BROOKLINE AV
Boston, MA 02215
Inspection History
46 inspections
17 failures
License
License #68625
Last inspected: August 12, 2025
Inspection History (46 most recent)
PASS
August 12, 2025
at 6:58 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution - Pizza prep/kitchen/ware washing | 590.003/3-304.15-P - (A) Gloves Use Limitation (P): Observed employees leaving and returning to food pr...
FAIL
August 5, 2025
at 3:40 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution - Pizza prep/kitchen/ware washing | 590.003/3-304.15-P - (A) Gloves Use Limitation (P): Observed employees leaving and returning to food pr...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 10, 2025
at 6:20 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Replace the missing door at the 4 door refrigeration unit. (PIC stating part is ordered) | 590.006/6-501.13-C - Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C): Clean the floor under/aro...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 31, 2024
at 7:15 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 19, 2024
at 3:29 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Roasted mushroom 57 F Cheese 51 F | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Fried chic...
FAIL
August 2, 2024
at 5:24 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Roasted mushroom 57 F Cheese 51 F | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Fried chic...
PASS
March 18, 2024
at 6:46 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-501.112-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf): High temp dish machine with Chlorine sanitizer Disk 154 F Chlorine 0PPM Placed out of service and dish company called All ware washing will be perfo...
FAIL
January 16, 2024
at 6:09 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): In use food containers including squeeze type on serving line not labeled with common name | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloth...
FAIL
January 2, 2024
at 6:37 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): In use food containers including squeeze type on serving line not labeled with common name | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloth...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 7, 2023
at 5:55 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): 3 bay sink observed leaking from the middle bay.Repair | 590.006/6-501.13-C - Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C): Clean the floor under the shelving units to remove spills/debris
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 30, 2023
at 4:15 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Repair damaged door handle at cook line reach in unit.
PASS
June 21, 2022
at 6:03 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.110-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf): High temp dish machine wash guage reading 128-130F.Repair Maintain wash temp 150F or per manufactures instructions. Rinse temp guage reading 185F PIC stating ...
FAIL
June 13, 2022
at 3:55 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.110-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf): High temp dish machine wash guage reading 128-130F.Repair Maintain wash temp 150F or per manufactures instructions. Rinse temp guage reading 185F PIC stating ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 14, 2022
at 4:03 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean the right side ice machine vents to remove dust build up. | 590.006/6-501.13-C - Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C): Clean the ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 14, 2021
at 3:53 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-303.11-C - Intensity-Lighting (C): Three lights in cook line hood are out. Replace as needed. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood filters soiled. PIC stated filters are cleane...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 18, 2021
at 6:16 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Interior chutes of 2 ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils. | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): K...
FAIL
March 9, 2021
at 5:10 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Interior chutes of 2 ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils. | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): R...
PASS
October 28, 2019
at 2:41 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Multiple handwash sinks visibly dry during prep- Review proper handwashing with all staff. Handsink outside warewashing area with no soap or papertowels | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control...
FAIL
October 17, 2019
at 3:16 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Multiple handwash sinks visibly dry during prep- Review proper handwashing with all staff. Handsink outside warewashing area with no soap or papertowels | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 3, 2019
at 1:04 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Sides of grill with heavy encrusted soils- Clean with proper frequency Grill top OK | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: water pressure low at handwashing sink located next to warewashing- Rep...
PASS
June 28, 2018
at 6:32 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Toppings at salad bar in container missing covers- Provide barrier to protect | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Water At sanitizer bay from automated dispenser below 75F- Repair | 4...
FAIL
June 21, 2018
at 6:50 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Toppings at salad bar in container missing covers- Provide barrier to protect | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Water At sanitizer bay from automated dispenser below 75F- Repair | 4...
PASS
January 18, 2018
at 7:35 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked chicken breast used at multiple stations and in to go products in self service at 46F and above. Per PIC prepared less than 2 hours prior. Small station- Chicken 66F To Go Cups- 46F/ self service Must ensure p...
FAIL
January 11, 2018
at 8:04 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked chicken breast used at multiple stations and in to go products in self service at 46F and above. Per PIC prepared less than 2 hours prior. Small station- Chicken 66F To Go Cups- 46F/ self service Must ensure p...
PASS
June 6, 2017
at 3:47 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 16, 2017
at 4:31 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: There are items in the service areas that are out of temperature; Chicken in the salad bar 53F near the grill station 53F turkey on the salad bar 50F cooked squash at the salad bar 48F cooked squash at the action...
FAIL
February 8, 2017
at 8:04 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: There are items in the service areas that are out of temperature; Chicken in the salad bar 53F near the grill station 53F turkey on the salad bar 50F cooked squash at the salad bar 48F cooked squash at the action...
PASS
September 29, 2016
at 3:25 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Couscous salad 49F green beans and carrots 52F vegtables 50F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (The manager was able to take active managerial control and removed all the items from the salad bar and ...
FAIL
September 19, 2016
at 4:24 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Couscous salad 49F green beans and carrots 52F vegtables 50F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (The manager was able to take active managerial control and removed all the items from the salad bar and ...
PASS
April 25, 2016
at 2:43 PM
3 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: The "simply to go" items are not labeled with complete ingredients. Provide complete labels with ingredients subingredients andmajor allergens. | 10-4.302.11 - Food Utensil Storage: The knives...
FAIL
April 15, 2016
at 4:12 PM
3 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: The "simply to go" items are not labeled with complete ingredients. Provide complete labels with ingredients subingredients andmajor allergens. | 10-4.302.11 - Food Utensil Storage: The knives...
PASS
September 18, 2015
at 6:54 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut fruit placed out for service in open air grab and go refrigeration 48F. Ensure products are properly cooled to 41F or below. Removed by PIC and placed in walkin cooler to 39F Multiple products prepped less than 2...
FAIL
September 9, 2015
at 3:59 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut fruit placed out for service in open air grab and go refrigeration 48F. Ensure products are properly cooled to 41F or below. Removed by PIC and placed in walkin cooler to 39F Multiple products prepped less than 2...
PASS
January 23, 2015
at 4:55 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut fruit cup 47F Prepared panini sandwiches in tightly wrapped plastic 48F. Ensure properly cooling and cold holding products at 41F or below. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No conspicuous thermomete...
FAIL
January 14, 2015
at 5:06 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut fruit cup 47F Prepared panini sandwiches in tightly wrapped plastic 48F. Ensure properly cooling and cold holding products at 41F or below. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No conspicuous thermomete...
PASS
May 6, 2014
at 5:49 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers with no labels- Provide | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: 1)Cut fruit 53F Cut Cucumbers 52F 2) Boiled eggs 54F Tuna 53F Chicken 51F- Must ensure all cold holding at 41F or bel...
FAIL
April 29, 2014
at 3:47 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers with no labels- Provide | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: 1)Cut fruit 53F Cut Cucumbers 52F 2) Boiled eggs 54F Tuna 53F Chicken 51F- Must ensure all cold holding at 41F or bel...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
May 21, 2013
at 2:47 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: final rinse guage not reaching 180f repair | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: no test kit to measure vegetable wash supply
FAIL
May 13, 2013
at 4:22 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: final rinse guage not reaching 180f repair | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: no test kit to measure vegetable wash supply
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
July 25, 2012
at 5:31 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 30, 2012
at 7:05 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 25, 2011
at 3:29 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: fish sandwich 135 degrees/hamburger 120 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees/removed by chef | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: salad bar/provide utensils only signage | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surf...
FAIL
August 11, 2011
at 2:37 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: fish sandwich 135 degrees/hamburger 120 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees/removed by chef | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: salad bar/provide utensils only signage | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surf...
PASS
January 24, 2011
at 4:02 PM
0 violations