Midway Cafe
Latest: PASS
October 20, 2025
Address
3496 WASHINGTON ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Inspection History
45 inspections
16 failures
License
License #18278
Last inspected: October 20, 2025
Inspection History (45 most recent)
PASS
October 20, 2025
at 6:49 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on managerial controls. CFPM to provide information on citrus (lemon lime orange) if its pre washed or not. Per PIC citrus i...
FAIL
October 7, 2025
at 10:45 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on managerial controls. CFPM to provide information on citrus (lemon lime orange) if its pre washed or not. Per PIC citrus i...
PASS
October 4, 2024
at 1:11 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 9, 2023
at 7:47 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Ensure all foods are being stored elevated off the floors in the basement a minimu of six inches during storage | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact S...
PASS
October 19, 2022
at 7:22 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): replace compromised test strips behind the bar for the dish machine | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): ...
FAIL
October 13, 2022
at 7:24 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): replace compromised test strips behind the bar for the dish machine | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): ...
PASS
May 23, 2022
at 6:12 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean counter tops inside all beer coolers and exterior of the ice machine from all visible soiuls | 590.005/5-501.111-C - Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C): Hole in the bottom of...
FAIL
May 16, 2022
at 7:00 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean counter tops inside all beer coolers and exterior of the ice machine from all visible soiuls | 590.005/5-501.111-C - Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C): Hole in the bottom of...
PASS
January 14, 2022
at 6:06 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-202.16-P - Ice (P): Clean to remove visible soils inside the ice machine shoot where ice is dispensed from in the basement | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Keep scoop for the ice inside a clean container t...
FAIL
January 7, 2022
at 5:06 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-202.16-P - Ice (P): Clean to remove visible soils inside the ice machine shoot where ice is dispensed from in the basement | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Keep scoop for the ice inside a clean container t...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 18, 2021
at 2:58 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): replace all scored cuting boards. | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C): remove all milk crates used for shelving.
PASS
July 30, 2020
at 6:32 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): clean bar throughout/clean sinks throughout/shelving and equipment. | 590.005/5-204.11-PF - Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf): provide a handsink at bar area. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Fl...
FAIL
July 16, 2020
at 5:27 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): clean bar throughout/clean sinks throughout/shelving and equipment. | 590.005/5-204.11-PF - Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf): provide a handsink at bar area. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Fl...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 19, 2019
at 7:04 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.12-C - CIP Equipment (C): Clean exterior of the ice machine in the basement from visible dust and soils - | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean the floor behind the bar from bottle caps loose deb...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 8, 2019
at 5:29 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean exterior of ice machine from all visible soils | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Identify the hand sink behind the bar properly as discussed | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Imprope...
PASS
October 23, 2018
at 5:33 PM
5 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean inside of the ice machine from visible built up soils | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Ensure all hand washing stations have proper signage as discussed during inspection ...
FAIL
October 16, 2018
at 6:27 PM
5 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean inside of the ice machine from visible built up soils | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Ensure all hand washing stations have proper signage as discussed during inspection ...
PASS
January 22, 2018
at 5:25 PM
8 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Missing chlorine test kit/ strips | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean to remove all visible soils inside and aound the lid of ice machine | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Wiping top of...
FAIL
January 5, 2018
at 6:25 PM
8 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Missing chlorine test kit/ strips | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean to remove all visible soils inside and aound the lid of ice machine | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Wiping top of...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 20, 2016
at 7:47 PM
11 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Reppace where needed | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior / exterior of ice machine from all visible soils. Remove all built up grit from around the sliding doors used as the ope...
FAIL
October 13, 2016
at 11:10 PM
11 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Reppace where needed | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior / exterior of ice machine from all visible soils. Remove all built up grit from around the sliding doors used as the ope...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 30, 2015
at 5:46 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor through-out walk-in (basement) | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: remove all un-necessary articles from through-out outside storage area clean ground through-out outside sto...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 23, 2015
at 5:34 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor through-out walk-in and basement area | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: remove all un-necessary articles from through-out basement area
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 3, 2014
at 3:53 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor through-out outside storage area (mess) clean floor through-out beer walk-in clean floor through-out basement area | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: remove all un-necessa...
PASS
November 27, 2013
at 7:35 PM
0 violations
PASS
June 19, 2013
at 4:09 PM
4 violations
25-4-904.11 - Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed: Cover exposed plastic cups being stored in the basement under the stairs - relocate as discussed | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Missing signage in the men's ...
FAIL
June 10, 2013
at 7:20 PM
4 violations
25-4-904.11 - Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed: Cover exposed plastic cups being stored in the basement under the stairs - relocate as discussed | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Missing signage in the men's ...
PASS
January 18, 2013
at 6:01 PM
0 violations
FAIL
December 31, 2012
at 7:29 PM
7 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Resurface shelving being used for clean glasses behind the bar | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Replace missing test kit | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Ice machine - ice bins are visi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
FAIL
December 21, 2012
at 8:00 PM
7 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Resurface shelving being used for clean glasses behind the bar | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Replace missing test kit | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Ice machine - ice bins are visi...
PASS
May 16, 2012
at 6:27 PM
6 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean bar area fro visible spills stains and soils | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide signage in the restroom as discussed | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Impro...
FAIL
May 9, 2012
at 7:04 PM
6 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean bar area fro visible spills stains and soils | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide signage in the restroom as discussed | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Impro...
FAIL
May 2, 2012
at 4:42 PM
6 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean bar area fro visible spills stains and soils | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide signage in the restroom as discussed | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Impro...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 29, 2011
at 4:05 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean exterior of ice machine (mold) clean all shelves through-out liquoir room | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor through-out bar area (behind ) daning area band area s...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 15, 2011
at 6:27 PM
4 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all shelves behind bar through-out clean interior of beer reach-in and coke reach-in behind bar | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide handwash signs at handwash s...
FAIL
February 28, 2011
at 5:26 PM
4 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all shelves behind bar through-out clean interior of beer reach-in and coke reach-in behind bar | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide handwash signs at handwash s...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 27, 2010
at 6:27 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor through-out bar area dancing area walk-in and basement area | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: remove all un-necessary articles from rear of bldg. all outside garages and baseme...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 3, 2010
at 6:34 PM
5 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior/exterior of ice maker in basement area | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all shelves through-out (behind bar and liquor room) | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Dr...
FAIL
May 6, 2010
at 3:51 PM
5 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior/exterior of ice maker in basement area | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all shelves through-out (behind bar and liquor room) | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Dr...
PASS
October 30, 2009
at 4:20 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 5, 2008
at 4:34 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Handle on beer cooler is mussing. Replace. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Bucket holding ice has built up dirt. Clean to remove all visible soils. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitiz...
FAIL
November 28, 2008
at 5:07 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Handle on beer cooler is mussing. Replace. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Bucket holding ice has built up dirt. Clean to remove all visible soils. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitiz...
PASS
August 1, 2008
at 2:04 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 28, 2007
at 5:06 AM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all shelves behind bar through-out | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor behind bar through-out clean floor through-out outside side storage/stock area clean flo...