Lucy Ethopian Cafe
Latest: PASS
October 9, 2025
Address
334 MASSACHUSETTS AV
Fenway, MA 02115
Inspection History
50 inspections
17 failures
License
License #67739
Last inspected: October 9, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
October 9, 2025
at 2:39 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-402.11-P - Backflow Prevention (P): Observed no air gap under the prep sink. Please reach out to a licensed plumber to install an air gap under the prep sink ensure a permit is pulled and provide an invoice from the licensed plumber.
FAIL
July 28, 2025
at 6:19 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-402.11-P - Backflow Prevention (P): Observed no air gap under the prep sink. Please reach out to a licensed plumber to install an air gap under the prep sink ensure a permit is pulled and provide an invoice from the licensed plumber.
FAIL
July 11, 2025
at 6:08 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-402.11-P - Backflow Prevention (P): Observed no air gap under the prep sink. Please reach out to a licensed plumber to install an air gap under the prep sink ensure a permit is pulled and provide an invoice from the licensed plumber. |...
FAIL
June 16, 2025
at 6:25 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-402.11-P - Backflow Prevention (P): Observed no air gap under the prep sink. Please reach out to a licensed plumber to install an air gap under the prep sink ensure a permit is pulled and provide an invoice from the licensed plumber. |...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 4, 2024
at 6:35 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal (I provided via email) No kit (I discussed the kits contents with the PIC) | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and...
FAIL
August 28, 2024
at 5:52 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal (I provided via email) No kit (I discussed the kits contents with the PIC) | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and...
PASS
July 12, 2024
at 5:47 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 28, 2023
at 8:17 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 13, 2023
at 5:29 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 18, 2022
at 4:27 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 26, 2022
at 6:07 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Prep sink observed leaking from the drainpipe.Repair
PASS
January 3, 2022
at 5:44 PM
0 violations
PASS
July 6, 2021
at 5:09 PM
2 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): CFPM and allergen certifications are expired. PIC showed reciept for allergen registration and will forward proof of Food Protection Manager registration. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - No...
FAIL
June 29, 2021
at 6:14 PM
2 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): CFPM and allergen certifications are expired. PIC showed reciept for allergen registration and will forward proof of Food Protection Manager registration. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - No...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 14, 2021
at 6:24 PM
1 violation
L1 - : 8-304.11(A)--Post the current permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to the consumer.
PASS
September 21, 2020
at 6:45 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-204.112-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf): Provide irreversible temperature indicator for the high temp dish machine.
FAIL
September 14, 2020
at 5:27 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-204.112-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf): Provide irreversible temperature indicator for the high temp dish machine.
PASS
January 28, 2020
at 5:00 PM
0 violations
PASS
June 20, 2019
at 12:33 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 12, 2019
at 1:15 PM
1 violation
M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: 8-303.20 Condition of issuance for nonpayment of 2019 Health Permit. Submit payment to Health Depart located at 1010 Mass Ave 4th floor
FAIL
January 28, 2019
at 3:04 PM
1 violation
M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: 8-303.20 Condition of issuance for nonpayment of 2019 Health Permit. Submit payment to Health Depart located at 1010 Mass Ave 4th floor
PASS
August 27, 2018
at 6:40 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 6, 2018
at 7:13 PM
1 violation
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Small leak in pipe below prep sink- Repair
PASS
December 5, 2017
at 7:02 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 31, 2017
at 6:30 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 12, 2016
at 7:21 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 28, 2016
at 6:36 PM
2 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: They are usin wooden spoons to stir stews. Provide commercial grade equpment. | 39-6-304.11 - Rooms and Equipment Vented: There is no exhaust fan above the electric range top. Will refer to fire depart...
FAIL
March 18, 2016
at 4:15 PM
2 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: They are usin wooden spoons to stir stews. Provide commercial grade equpment. | 39-6-304.11 - Rooms and Equipment Vented: There is no exhaust fan above the electric range top. Will refer to fire depart...
PASS
October 19, 2015
at 12:29 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Containers of dry food goods stored on floor below prep table. Food products must be stored a minimum of 6" off of floor | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Handsink in back prep area slow to drain ...
FAIL
October 13, 2015
at 3:19 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Containers of dry food goods stored on floor below prep table. Food products must be stored a minimum of 6" off of floor | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Handsink in back prep area slow to drain ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 7, 2015
at 6:12 PM
1 violation
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: At time of inspection test kit available but water damaged and not properly working- replace
PASS
January 5, 2015
at 7:21 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Miser Wot hot holding at 107F- Ensure foods are hot held at 140F or above. Removed by PIC and reheated to 156F | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: At time of inspection no thermometer available at establishment-...
FAIL
December 29, 2014
at 7:16 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Miser Wot hot holding at 107F- Ensure foods are hot held at 140F or above. Removed by PIC and reheated to 156F | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: At time of inspection no thermometer available at establishment-...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 14, 2014
at 3:40 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1)Coffin freezer with heavy frost buildup on interior- Clean to remove 2)Shelving below prep area soiled- Clean | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Black buildup and food debris on flo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
June 25, 2013
at 3:44 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: 1) Raw Beef @ 47f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below (Manager moved beef to upright freezer to cool to 41f or below) 2) Humus @ 47f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below ( Manager moved to upright freezer ) ...
FAIL
June 17, 2013
at 5:57 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: 1) Raw Beef @ 47f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below (Manager moved beef to upright freezer to cool to 41f or below) 2) Humus @ 47f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below ( Manager moved to upright freezer ) ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 19, 2012
at 4:03 PM
1 violation
19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: provide repair if unit does not meet 180 degrees by time of use
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 23, 2011
at 5:17 PM
1 violation
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: repair rinse gauge
PASS
July 25, 2011
at 6:23 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: hot holding/potato 120 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above/reheat in microwave | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: repair leak to condensor at front display case repair drain to rear handsink
FAIL
July 11, 2011
at 4:05 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: hot holding/potato 120 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above/reheat in microwave | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: repair leak to condensor at front display case repair drain to rear handsink
PASS
February 14, 2011
at 6:02 PM
1 violation
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: repair rinse gauge to dishmachine
FAIL
January 27, 2011
at 6:09 PM
1 violation
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: repair rinse gauge to dishmachine
PASS
September 30, 2010
at 6:28 PM
9 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide metal stem cooks thermometer | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: provide divider between handsink and prep table remove bare wood from shelving | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: ...
FAIL
September 16, 2010
at 6:15 PM
9 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide metal stem cooks thermometer | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: provide divider between handsink and prep table remove bare wood from shelving | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: ...
PASS
June 1, 2010
at 6:38 PM
1 violation
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: repair high temp dishmachine and add detergent
FAIL
May 24, 2010
at 2:33 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: repair high temp dishmachine and add detergent | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: provide proper covered waste receptacles
FAIL
May 21, 2010
at 2:28 PM
0 violations
FAIL
May 20, 2010
at 2:00 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: repair high temp dishmachine and add detergent | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: provide proper covered waste receptacles