Harbor Life Cafe
Latest: PASS
January 15, 2025
Address
296 STATE ST
Financial District, MA 02110
Inspection History
56 inspections
16 failures
License
License #22685
Last inspected: January 15, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
January 15, 2025
at 4:14 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 20, 2024
at 3:35 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 18, 2024
at 3:19 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 11, 2023
at 2:20 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-303.11-PF - Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf): Dishmachine missing detergent. PIC replaced when informed. Assure proper monitoring of chemical availabilty. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfac...
FAIL
October 2, 2023
at 3:05 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-303.11-PF - Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf): Dishmachine missing detergent. PIC replaced when informed. Assure proper monitoring of chemical availabilty. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfac...
PASS
January 20, 2023
at 5:28 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 10, 2022
at 4:08 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Mislabeled products in the grab and go case. Overnight oat cups with no use by date or allergen information. Provide proper labeling. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Food ...
FAIL
November 3, 2022
at 2:58 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Mislabeled products in the grab and go case. Overnight oat cups with no use by date or allergen information. Provide proper labeling. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): H...
FAIL
August 4, 2022
at 2:59 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Heavy Ice build up in freezer...Repair and clean to remove | 590.006/6-501.18-C - Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C): heavy soils and debris build up around hand sink faucet. Cle...
PASS
April 26, 2022
at 3:34 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Fruit Cups and parfaits in grab & Go case without labels Supply
FAIL
April 20, 2022
at 3:40 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Fruit Cups and parfaits in grab & Go case without labels Supply
PASS
December 8, 2021
at 5:05 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 30, 2021
at 3:56 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 31, 2021
at 4:34 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 18, 2020
at 5:26 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): Cold water faucet not operating at 3 bay sink repair. Hot water running properly
FAIL
December 3, 2020
at 5:00 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): Cold water faucet not operating at 3 bay sink repair. Hot water running properly
PASS
September 22, 2020
at 12:59 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 3, 2019
at 6:17 PM
2 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No clean up kit on site. Provide | 590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf): No irreversible indicator for high temp dishwasher .
FAIL
November 26, 2019
at 6:54 PM
2 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No clean up kit on site. Provide | 590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf): No irreversible indicator for high temp dishwasher .
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 26, 2019
at 5:02 PM
2 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Wiping cloths in bucket without sanitizer . Provide sanitizer to all wet wiping cloths | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: Water pooling under warewash area and soil throught back s...
PASS
November 2, 2018
at 5:33 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 21, 2018
at 4:16 PM
1 violation
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Wet wiping cloths found on counter tops. Remove store in saniter solution.
PASS
October 27, 2017
at 6:14 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Fruit cup at retail 54F. Maintain at 41F or below. PIC took corrective action to cool product made one hour prior and placed on ice. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Fruit cups not bein...
FAIL
October 19, 2017
at 4:30 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Fruit cup at retail 54F. Maintain at 41F or below. PIC took corrective action to cool product made one hour prior and placed on ice. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Fruit cups not bein...
PASS
January 11, 2017
at 4:25 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 6, 2016
at 3:37 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 22, 2016
at 3:26 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 14, 2015
at 4:14 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 18, 2014
at 2:40 PM
2 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: fruit flies found under counter at coffe station clean to remove | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: walls with soils clean to remove
FAIL
August 4, 2014
at 4:08 PM
2 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: fruit flies found under counter at coffe station clean to remove | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: walls with soils clean to remove
PASS
January 16, 2014
at 3:48 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: hot water fluctuating repair to maintain 110f minimum per plumbing code | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: permitting fees have not been paid for 2014 ensure payment. 8-303.20
FAIL
January 8, 2014
at 5:03 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: hot water fluctuating repair to maintain 110f minimum per plumbing code | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: permitting fees have not been paid for 2014 ensure payment. 8-303.20
PASS
November 18, 2013
at 7:43 PM
3 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: No labels on fruit salads -Customer self Service | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Refrig. unit 48°F | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior of 2 door refrigeration unit
FAIL
November 4, 2013
at 7:13 PM
3 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: No labels on fruit salads -Customer self Service | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Refrig. unit 48°F | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior of 2 door refrigeration unit
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 3, 2013
at 5:44 PM
6 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Food handler wiping hands on apron | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Exposed wood on shelving in cabinets | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Resurface walls |...
FAIL
May 31, 2013
at 5:23 PM
6 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Food handler wiping hands on apron | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Exposed wood on shelving in cabinets | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Resurface walls |...
PASS
August 10, 2012
at 6:05 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 15, 2012
at 7:30 PM
1 violation
M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: Provide allergen awareness certification.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 14, 2012
at 2:47 PM
1 violation
M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: Provide allergen awareness certification.
FAIL
March 12, 2012
at 4:03 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Refrigerator (display) 49 F | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove food products from under hand sink. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean floor under and behind ice machine and cup dispens...
FAIL
March 1, 2012
at 2:43 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Refrigerator (display) 49 F | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove food products from under hand sink. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean floor under and behind ice machine and cup dispens...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 27, 2012
at 4:09 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Refrigerator (display) 49 F | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove food products from under hand sink. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: No employee hand wash signage and hand soap | 36...
PASS
October 3, 2011
at 3:35 PM
0 violations
PASS
April 28, 2011
at 6:29 PM
3 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: provide proper storage of wiping cloths. Keep in a solution when not in use. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair hot water knob to hand sink. | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Con...
FAIL
April 21, 2011
at 5:53 PM
3 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: provide proper storage of wiping cloths. Keep in a solution when not in use. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair hot water knob to hand sink. | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Con...
PASS
August 4, 2010
at 3:36 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 29, 2010
at 7:04 PM
2 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Provide proper storage of wiping cloths | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean top of ice cambro
FAIL
March 22, 2010
at 3:02 PM
2 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Provide proper storage of wiping cloths | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean top of ice cambro
PASS
December 24, 2009
at 4:11 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 4, 2009
at 5:42 PM
1 violation
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Repair thermometer to salad reach in