FLOUR BAKERY & CAFE
Latest: FAIL
November 17, 2025
Address
1595 WASHINGTON ST
South End, MA 02118
Inspection History
66 inspections
29 failures
License
License #21518
Last inspected: November 17, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
FAIL
November 17, 2025
at 6:57 PM
8 violations
590.004/4-204.117-PF - Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf): Observed chlorine dispensed for low temp machine @ 0ppm. Discussed with PIC to contact licensed company for repairs to properly sanitize utensils....
FAIL
November 10, 2025
at 7:54 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-204.117-PF - Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf): Observed chlorine dispensed for low temp machine @ 0ppm. Discussed with PIC to contact licensed company for repairs to properly sanitize utensils....
PASS
July 18, 2025
at 5:29 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 26, 2025
at 7:37 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Observed green goddess sauce stored in walk in cooler between 43F-47F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed ...
FAIL
February 19, 2025
at 4:01 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Observed green goddess sauce stored in walk in cooler between 43F-47F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed ...
PASS
November 13, 2024
at 5:12 PM
0 violations
PASS
April 11, 2024
at 4:06 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 13, 2023
at 5:06 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 9, 2023
at 3:00 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed dusty filters on ice machine. Clean to remove all dust / soils | 590.006/6-301.12-PF - Hand Drying Provision (Pf): Observed no paper ...
FAIL
May 2, 2023
at 2:34 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed dusty filters on ice machine. Clean to remove all dust / soils | 590.006/6-301.12-PF - Hand Drying Provision (Pf): Observed no paper ...
PASS
November 18, 2022
at 7:44 PM
0 violations
PASS
July 25, 2022
at 6:22 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 11, 2022
at 3:34 PM
0 violations
PASS
July 27, 2021
at 7:09 PM
0 violations
PASS
April 6, 2021
at 6:07 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 30, 2020
at 6:08 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Water pooled at bottom of reach in unit / Remove | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood tag expired from September 2020 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP
FAIL
October 22, 2020
at 2:38 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Water pooled at bottom of reach in unit / Remove | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood tag expired from September 2020 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP
PASS
June 30, 2020
at 4:44 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): 2 trays of sandwiches 63F / Unit appears to be shut off / Both trays have been voluntarily disposed of due to being out of temperature for an u...
FAIL
June 23, 2020
at 6:26 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): 2 trays of sandwiches 63F / Unit appears to be shut off / Both trays have been voluntarily disposed of due to being out of temperature for an u...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 28, 2019
at 3:09 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.16-C - Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C): Clean two a/c heat vents returns in ceiling as discussed. Visibly soiled.
PASS
March 20, 2019
at 6:34 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 26, 2018
at 7:18 PM
2 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Low temperature dishwasher not showing sanitizer on test trips. PIC called to have repaired. When fixed later today it can be used again. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Clean ...
FAIL
November 20, 2018
at 7:23 PM
2 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Low temperature dishwasher not showing sanitizer on test trips. PIC called to have repaired. When fixed later today it can be used again. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Clean ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 7, 2018
at 4:02 PM
2 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Clean deep dark scores in cutting board. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace caulking at three bay sink.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 10, 2017
at 6:02 PM
1 violation
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide proper food protection for all pastries at front service line
FAIL
April 26, 2017
at 6:00 PM
1 violation
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide proper food protection for all pastries at front service line
FAIL
April 12, 2017
at 6:10 PM
1 violation
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide proper food protection for all pastries at front service line
FAIL
March 29, 2017
at 6:10 PM
1 violation
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide proper food protection for all pastries at front service line
FAIL
March 21, 2017
at 2:02 PM
1 violation
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide proper food protection for all pastries at front service line
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 3, 2017
at 3:50 PM
14 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean rear storage shelving | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: repair drain to rinse at 3 bay sink | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: do not store anything on top of ice machine. | 15-4-20...
PASS
June 24, 2016
at 4:11 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: potato salad 45 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41degrees or below | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: sandwich station/store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper ...
FAIL
June 17, 2016
at 2:06 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: potato salad 45 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41degrees or below | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: sandwich station/store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper ...
PASS
May 5, 2016
at 5:34 PM
0 violations
FAIL
April 29, 2016
at 3:04 PM
5 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: ovens in center room/clean shelving in corner next to ovens | 33-5-501.116 - Improper Cleaning of Receptacles: clean interior of dumpsters | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: ...
FAIL
April 19, 2016
at 2:51 PM
5 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: ovens in center room/clean shelving in corner next to ovens | 33-5-501.116 - Improper Cleaning of Receptacles: clean interior of dumpsters | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: ...
PASS
January 27, 2016
at 5:42 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: yogurt/guacamole/chicken pieces 44 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide new chlorine test kit | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: sandwich ...
FAIL
January 20, 2016
at 3:27 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: yogurt/guacamole/chicken pieces 44 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide new chlorine test kit | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: sandwich ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 3, 2015
at 7:31 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove milkcrates as shelving and provide food service grade shelving.
PASS
March 9, 2015
at 4:52 PM
1 violation
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: cover all foods in freezer and reachins...relocate blast chiller and Ice machine from dock/delivery area...discontinue storing foods in dock/delivery area....
FAIL
January 16, 2015
at 7:49 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: cover all foods in freezer and reachins...relocate blast chiller and Ice machine from dock/delivery area...discontinue storing foods in dock/delivery area.... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: replace mo...
FAIL
November 18, 2014
at 7:57 PM
15 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: all hotholding temps. shall be maintained at 140F or above... | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: provide proper refrigeration at sandwich prep area... | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: cov...
FAIL
October 22, 2014
at 2:28 PM
15 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: all hotholding temps. shall be maintained at 140F or above... | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: provide proper refrigeration at sandwich prep area... | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: cov...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 11, 2013
at 3:37 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: front reach in/turkey 47 degrees/provide proper temerature of 41 degrees or below pre made sandwiches 47 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 compartm...
FAIL
June 4, 2013
at 2:01 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: front reach in/turkey 47 degrees/provide proper temerature of 41 degrees or below pre made sandwiches 47 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 compartm...
PASS
January 11, 2013
at 6:07 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: walk in/chicken 44 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: provide scoop with handle for all bulk food bins | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Cl...
FAIL
January 4, 2013
at 3:05 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: walk in/chicken 44 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: provide scoop with handle for all bulk food bins | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Cl...
PASS
July 30, 2012
at 3:29 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly label all spray bottles | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/provide proper set up of sink | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: properly store all wiping cloths...
FAIL
July 23, 2012
at 2:04 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly label all spray bottles | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/provide proper set up of sink | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: properly store all wiping cloths...
PASS
January 11, 2012
at 5:52 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: carmelized onions 50 degrees in walk in/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below/discarded by chef grilled chicken pieces 43 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below whole roast beef 56 degr...
FAIL
January 4, 2012
at 3:06 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: carmelized onions 50 degrees in walk in/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below/discarded by chef grilled chicken pieces 43 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below whole roast beef 56 degr...