METROPOLIS CAFE
Latest: FAIL
October 29, 2025
Address
574 TREMONT ST
South End, MA 02118
Inspection History
36 inspections
15 failures
License
License #20155
Last inspected: October 29, 2025
Inspection History (36 most recent)
FAIL
October 29, 2025
at 4:44 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Remove the drain pipe from the prep sink to prevent cross contamination | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Hand sink in the kitchen blo...
FAIL
October 22, 2025
at 10:28 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Remove the drain pipe from the prep sink to prevent cross contamination | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Hand sink in the kitchen blo...
PASS
October 15, 2024
at 5:48 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Ice scoop for ice machine hanged on the wall. Store properly in clean and sanitized solution. | 590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization...
FAIL
October 3, 2024
at 9:10 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Ice scoop for ice machine hanged on the wall. Store properly in clean and sanitized solution. | 590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization...
PASS
December 14, 2023
at 8:03 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Shellstock tags missing the last served/sold datemarkings.Maintain shell stock tags in chronological order held for 90 days with the last served/sold datemarkings. | 590.004/4-601...
FAIL
December 6, 2023
at 12:36 AM
5 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Shellstock tags missing the last served/sold datemarkings.Maintain shell stock tags in chronological order held for 90 days with the last served/sold datemarkings. | 590.004/4-601...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 18, 2023
at 3:24 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 13, 2022
at 7:28 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Observed hood sticker expired August 2022. PIC stated previous appt rescheduled. Instructed PIC to contact hood cleaning for immediate appointment and submi...
FAIL
November 4, 2022
at 7:36 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed utensils stored in stagnant water. Remove and follow proper in-use utensil procedures | 590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Observed cooked chicken / sausage store...
FAIL
October 25, 2022
at 10:27 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed utensils stored in stagnant water. Remove and follow proper in-use utensil procedures | 590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Observed cooked chicken / sausage store...
PASS
October 18, 2021
at 6:24 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 8, 2021
at 5:49 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 28, 2020
at 6:14 PM
5 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one site with a current Food Alllergen Certification. Provide. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Cardboard being used line shelves in the basement storage are...
FAIL
September 16, 2020
at 5:50 PM
5 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one site with a current Food Alllergen Certification. Provide. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Cardboard being used line shelves in the basement storage are...
PASS
July 25, 2019
at 4:55 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 24, 2018
at 1:12 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Lower Level- Observes sausages cooling in room temperature. It registered 68F. PIC stated they had been out for 1 hour and placed then inside walk-in. No logs maintained. Ensure that proper cooling take (140F to 70F 2 hours...
FAIL
October 17, 2018
at 9:01 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Lower Level- Observes sausages cooling in room temperature. It registered 68F. PIC stated they had been out for 1 hour and placed then inside walk-in. No logs maintained. Ensure that proper cooling take (140F to 70F 2 hours...
PASS
September 6, 2017
at 5:42 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 27, 2016
at 9:48 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 18, 2016
at 7:29 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 8, 2015
at 6:14 PM
10 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide internal thermometer in refrigeration unit.Check other units throughout and also provide where necessary. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of ice machine soiled.Maintain clea...
FAIL
September 1, 2015
at 6:41 PM
7 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide internal thermometer in refrigeration unit.Check other units throughout and also provide where necessary. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of ice machine soiled.Maintain clea...
FAIL
March 12, 2015
at 2:47 PM
13 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Prep table mixer and ice machine located under an open stairway (to basement) | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Exposed wood on shelving at 2 bay sink | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Rusted s...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 26, 2015
at 7:24 PM
22 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Prep table mixer and ice machine located under an open stairway (to basement) | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Exposed wood on shelving at 2 bay sink | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Rusted s...
FAIL
February 19, 2015
at 6:29 PM
22 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Prep table mixer and ice machine located under an open stairway (to basement) | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Exposed wood on shelving at 2 bay sink | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove f...
PASS
October 15, 2014
at 2:08 PM
15 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Basement - elevate all foods 6" off floor in walk in. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace all worn cutting boards. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers...
FAIL
October 7, 2014
at 8:51 PM
15 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Basement - elevate all foods 6" off floor in walk in. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace all worn cutting boards. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
September 4, 2013
at 10:45 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 5, 2012
at 10:50 PM
3 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: A chicken stock had been prepared just prior to the inspection. The approximately three gallons of stock were placed into the walk-in without an ice wand (SOP). The issue was brought ...
PASS
March 18, 2011
at 4:06 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Refinish rusted shelving in walk ins. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 36-6-501.11-....
FAIL
March 11, 2011
at 9:36 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Refinish rusted shelving in walk ins. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Providethermometers where necessary. | 21-3-304.14...
FAIL
November 13, 2009
at 1:29 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Use of non food grade containers to store multiple food products.Use proper nsf food grade containers. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Staff observed wiping hands on cloth towel. | 14-4-2...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 27, 2008
at 7:12 PM
8 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: | 36-6-201.11 -...
FAIL
February 13, 2008
at 8:52 PM
8 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: | 36-6-201.11 -...