Espresso Love Cafe
Latest: PASS
August 8, 2025
Address
33 BROAD ST
North End, MA 02109
Inspection History
49 inspections
21 failures
License
License #74492
Last inspected: August 8, 2025
Inspection History (49 most recent)
PASS
August 8, 2025
at 4:20 PM
0 violations
PASS
April 12, 2024
at 6:06 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 27, 2023
at 2:27 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker exp 7/23. PIC is going to schedule cleaning and email copy of appointment to shemica.debnam@boston.gov.
FAIL
September 20, 2023
at 5:35 PM
2 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Missing vomit and diarrheal kit. Provide | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker exp 7/23. PIC is going to sche...
FAIL
September 6, 2023
at 3:50 PM
2 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Missing vomit and diarrheal kit. Provide | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker exp 7/23. PIC is going to sche...
PASS
January 30, 2023
at 3:44 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cold hold of Sausage @ 50f Cold hold of Cut veggies @ 48f Ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 18, 2022
at 3:55 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): clean the bottom shelf to the mini keg cooler. Remove coffee spills.
PASS
June 6, 2022
at 6:07 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 24, 2022
at 3:29 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide an accurate test kit for measuring the sanitizer strength of the sanitizer used at the basement 3 bay sink. | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Ma...
FAIL
February 17, 2022
at 3:42 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide an accurate test kit for measuring the sanitizer strength of the sanitizer used at the basement 3 bay sink. | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Ma...
PASS
August 31, 2021
at 5:00 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): The items on the top of the flip top refrigerator are elevated; chicken salad 47F cooked chicken 49F pickled onions 49F. Provide proper cold...
FAIL
August 24, 2021
at 4:27 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): The items on the top of the flip top refrigerator are elevated; chicken salad 47F cooked chicken 49F pickled onions 49F. Provide proper cold...
PASS
January 28, 2021
at 8:27 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): The manager's certificate has expired. Provide an updated manager's certificate. | 590.003/3-501.15-C - (B) Cooling Methods (C): The egg patties are cooling on the top o...
FAIL
January 21, 2021
at 8:45 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): The manager's certificate has expired. Provide an updated manager's certificate. | 590.003/3-501.15-C - (B) Cooling Methods (C): The egg patties are cooling on the top o...
PASS
September 9, 2020
at 3:10 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P): There is no sanitizer reading from the low temperature dishwasher. Provide proper sanitizer levels to be sur...
FAIL
August 26, 2020
at 6:18 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P): There is no sanitizer reading from the low temperature dishwasher. Provide proper sanitizer levels to be sur...
PASS
March 19, 2020
at 1:32 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 25, 2020
at 5:07 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): In use wiping cloths left o counter tops during service. Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean out grease...
FAIL
February 18, 2020
at 3:51 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): In use wiping cloths left o counter tops during service. Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean out grease...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 19, 2019
at 2:43 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Ceiling tile on ceiling above the 3 by sink in the kitchen is damaged. Replace ceiling tile. Reseal (paint) wall and closet door behind the prep table in the kitchen. | 590.006/6-201.1...
PASS
May 6, 2019
at 3:06 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove rust buildup on the top of the grease trap. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide accurate test kit for measuring the sanitizer at the 3 bay sink. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize:...
FAIL
April 22, 2019
at 2:49 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove rust buildup on the top of the grease trap. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide accurate test kit for measuring the sanitizer at the 3 bay sink. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize:...
PASS
November 9, 2018
at 3:33 PM
0 violations
FAIL
October 25, 2018
at 3:21 PM
3 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide paper towels for the hand sink in the bakery prep area. Clean...
PASS
May 9, 2018
at 6:35 PM
3 violations
12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Employee in bakery observed talking on cell phone while conducting bakery prep. Limit cell phone usage to areas away from an active prep kitchen. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Hot water kno...
FAIL
April 26, 2018
at 5:33 PM
3 violations
12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Employee in bakery observed talking on cell phone while conducting bakery prep. Limit cell phone usage to areas away from an active prep kitchen. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Hot water kno...
PASS
December 6, 2017
at 5:15 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several squeeze bottles observed with no labels. Provide | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sliced cucumbers and smoked salmon with elevated temperatures of 49-50F. Discontinue and ensure all potenti...
FAIL
November 29, 2017
at 4:19 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several squeeze bottles observed with no labels. Provide | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sliced cucumbers and smoked salmon with elevated temperatures of 49-50F. Discontinue and ensure all potenti...
PASS
April 10, 2017
at 2:21 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several containers of yogurt and other foods inside of the upright cooler in the front service area with no lebeling of ingredients. Provide. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interi...
FAIL
March 30, 2017
at 2:21 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several containers of yogurt and other foods inside of the upright cooler in the front service area with no lebeling of ingredients. Provide. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interi...
PASS
August 1, 2016
at 5:10 PM
5 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Cooked eggs inside of the deli style unit with an elevated temperature of 52F. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Ha...
FAIL
July 25, 2016
at 6:07 PM
5 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Cooked eggs inside of the deli style unit with an elevated temperature of 52F. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Ha...
FAIL
February 9, 2016
at 4:12 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several sauce squeeze bottles with no labels. Provide. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Long cutting board over the deli style cooler visibly soiled and with scoar markings. Address...
FAIL
February 1, 2016
at 3:18 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several sauce squeeze bottles with no labels. Provide. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Long cutting board over the deli style cooler visibly soiled and with scoar markings. Address...
PASS
November 30, 2015
at 6:48 PM
1 violation
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Pre-cooked chicken breasts 48F-50F Roast beef 48F Egg patties 48F ham 48F / Items have been on line for 1 hour as they were re-stocked during the lunch rush. Items were returned to bottom reach in refrigeration ...
FAIL
November 19, 2015
at 7:15 PM
1 violation
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Pre-cooked chicken breasts 48F-50F Roast beef 48F Egg patties 48F ham 48F / Items have been on line for 1 hour as they were re-stocked during the lunch rush. Items were returned to bottom reach in refrigeration ...
PASS
October 17, 2014
at 2:53 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Gaskets on reach in ripped / Repair | 27-5-103.11-.12 - Hot and Cold Water: Hot water faucet at hand sink is broken / Plumber has been notified and the needed part has been ordered. Scheduled to be repaire...
FAIL
October 8, 2014
at 2:46 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Gaskets on reach in ripped / Repair | 27-5-103.11-.12 - Hot and Cold Water: Hot water faucet at hand sink is broken / Plumber has been notified and the needed part has been ordered. Scheduled to be repaire...
PASS
March 20, 2014
at 6:28 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Paint chipping on closet door in prep area / Repaint. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Wash gauge on dish machine not working properly / Repair. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean:...
FAIL
March 13, 2014
at 3:44 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Paint chipping on closet door in prep area / Repaint. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Wash gauge on dish machine not working properly / Repair. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean:...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 11, 2013
at 4:21 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The upright refrigerator in the back is not holding temperature. Donut glaze is 56F butter is 48F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: The refrigerators are overcrowde...
FAIL
October 1, 2013
at 6:05 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The upright refrigerator in the back is not holding temperature. Donut glaze is 56F butter is 48F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: The refrigerators are overcrowde...
PASS
March 11, 2013
at 3:42 PM
8 violations
02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: Bulk food containers are unlabeled. Properly label bulk food containers. | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: There are multiple quiches baked earlier in the day that are stacked on top of each other and tight...
FAIL
March 1, 2013
at 6:59 PM
8 violations
02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: Bulk food containers are unlabeled. Properly label bulk food containers. | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: There are multiple quiches baked earlier in the day that are stacked on top of each other and tight...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
May 30, 2012
at 6:22 PM
4 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Employees doing prep are working without hair restraints. Provide hair restraints in prep areas. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: There is some food buildup in beteween equipment and...
FAIL
May 16, 2012
at 2:47 PM
4 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Employees doing prep are working without hair restraints. Provide hair restraints in prep areas. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: There is some food buildup in beteween equipment and...
PASS
August 2, 2011
at 4:24 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 26, 2011
at 2:40 PM
0 violations