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Red Hat Cafe

Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 1, 2021

🍽️ Cuisine: Cafe

📍 Neighborhood: West End

🚇 Nearest Transit: Bowdoin (Blue Line)

Address
9 BOWDOIN ST
West End, MA 02114
Inspection History
53 inspections
24 failures
License
License #26373
Last inspected: March 1, 2021

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 1, 2021 at 4:55 PM
1 violation
L1 - : Post 2021 Health Permit
PASS October 22, 2020 at 6:51 PM
0 violations
PASS October 8, 2019 at 6:36 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Food not date marked properly in prep units and walkin refrigeration. provide use by dates. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Handl...
FAIL October 1, 2019 at 3:14 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Food not date marked properly in prep units and walkin refrigeration. provide use by dates. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Handl...
PASS May 9, 2019 at 6:40 PM
3 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Low temp Dishwasher only reaching 103F . Repair. PIC has called for repair. establishment has two glass washer. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Water temperature gauge no operating at low temp...
FAIL May 2, 2019 at 3:37 PM
3 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Low temp Dishwasher only reaching 103F . Repair. PIC has called for repair. establishment has two glass washer. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Water temperature gauge no operating at low temp...
PASS November 1, 2018 at 4:47 PM
6 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Some refrigeration units without thermometers .Provide to ensure proper cold holding. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kit for low temp glass washer . Provide to ensure proper dilution of sanit...
FAIL October 25, 2018 at 3:18 PM
6 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Some refrigeration units without thermometers .Provide to ensure proper cold holding. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kit for low temp glass washer . Provide to ensure proper dilution of sanit...
PASS January 16, 2018 at 7:10 PM
9 violations
12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: Observed staff person stacking lettuce slice tomatoe and slice onion for sandwick. Disgard . Glove must be worn when prepared RTE Foods. PIC digarded. | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair R...
FAIL January 2, 2018 at 5:58 PM
9 violations
12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: Observed staff person stacking lettuce slice tomatoe and slice onion for sandwick. Disgard . Glove must be worn when prepared RTE Foods. PIC digarded. | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair R...
PASS November 2, 2017 at 4:58 PM
3 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Heavy presence of fruit flies in kitchen and next to rear door if establishment. Provide updated pest control report stating steps taken to remediate fly issue. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenanc...
FAIL October 11, 2017 at 3:35 PM
3 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Heavy presence of fruit flies in kitchen and next to rear door if establishment. Provide updated pest control report stating steps taken to remediate fly issue. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenanc...
PASS May 19, 2017 at 2:18 PM
1 violation
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Glass washer at upstairs bar inoperable. Repair. Alternative means to warewash on site at kitchen dishwasher until unit is repaired.
FAIL April 18, 2017 at 4:57 PM
7 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken wings stored next to ready to eat foods in kitchen reach in. Raw chicken stored on top of tomatoes in walkin cooler. Store raw PHF foods in a manner that prevents pot...
FAIL April 10, 2017 at 5:20 PM
7 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken wings stored next to ready to eat foods in kitchen reach in. Raw chicken stored on top of tomatoes in walkin cooler. Store raw PHF foods in a manner that prevents pot...
PASS July 29, 2016 at 5:58 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: At the time of inspection observed food worker straining blanched chicken wings in a empty dish rack on soiled side of dish machine pre rinse area. Discontinue. Use cleaned and sanitized prep sink in kitchen for ...
FAIL July 22, 2016 at 5:38 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: At the time of inspection observed food worker straining blanched chicken wings in a empty dish rack on soiled side of dish machine pre rinse area. Discontinue. Use cleaned and sanitized prep sink in kitchen for ...
PASS March 8, 2016 at 3:22 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood with blue semi annual sticker. Provide yellow quarterly sticker appropriate for grease eminating equipment at cookline. Provide current appropriate hood sticker per code requirements.
FAIL March 1, 2016 at 3:10 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood with blue semi annual sticker. Provide yellow quarterly sticker appropriate for grease eminating equipment at cookline. Provide current appropriate hood sticker per code requirements.
PASS February 10, 2016 at 6:40 PM
7 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Chicken wings boiled and cooled night prior per line cook being portioned for frying with temperature of 54F. PIC volluntarilly discarded of 10LBs of chicken wings on site. | 08-3-305-3...
FAIL February 3, 2016 at 6:42 PM
7 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Chicken wings boiled and cooled night prior per line cook being portioned for frying with temperature of 54F. PIC volluntarilly discarded of 10LBs of chicken wings on site. | 08-3-305-3...
PASS June 15, 2015 at 4:23 PM
0 violations
PASS March 11, 2015 at 3:36 PM
0 violations
PASS May 28, 2014 at 3:41 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: cardboard in dump sink remove | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Roaches found @ waitress station in downstairs bar area clean to remove | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed...
FAIL May 14, 2014 at 3:33 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: cardboard in dump sink remove | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Roaches found @ waitress station in downstairs bar area clean to remove | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed...
PASS March 14, 2014 at 5:04 PM
1 violation
M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Permit for 2014 not paid (8-303.20) ensure payment (3-13-14 permit still outstanding ensure payment by 3-14-14.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 13, 2014 at 4:48 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: glass machine not operating properly repair | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Permit for 2014 not paid (8-303.20) ensure payment (3-13-14 permit still outstanding ensure payment by 3-14-14.
FAIL March 6, 2014 at 7:13 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: glass machine not operating properly repair | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Permit for 2014 not paid (8-303.20) ensure payment
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 1, 2013 at 2:35 PM
17 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Worn cutting boards. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide splash between prep sink & prep wash sink. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove duct from 3 door sandwich prep und...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 17, 2013 at 2:44 PM
30 violations
03-401.11-.12 - Cooking Temperatures: Chicken 94° F | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bulk food containers not labeled. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove cold plate & tubing from customer ice. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfac...
FAIL September 16, 2013 at 3:58 PM
29 violations
03-401.11-.12 - Cooking Temperatures: Chicken 94° F | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bulk food containers not labeled. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove cold plate & tubing from customer ice. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfac...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 29, 2012 at 7:03 PM
32 violations
01-3-202.11-.17 - Recieving/Sound Condition/Proper Temperatures: Discard dented #10 cans | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Butter stored on raw burger | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Conta...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 28, 2012 at 6:48 PM
33 violations
01-3-202.11-.17 - Recieving/Sound Condition/Proper Temperatures: Discard dented #10 cans | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Butter stored on raw burger | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Conta...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 17, 2012 at 3:28 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cold plate and tubing in contact with customer ice. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Replace ripped carpet on steps from basement to second floor. | 38-6-303.11 - Inadequate Lighting: No lighti...
FAIL August 14, 2012 at 3:43 PM
29 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labeled. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cold plate and tubing in contact with customer ice. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Discontinue using china pla...
FAIL July 31, 2012 at 2:22 PM
29 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labeled. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cold plate and tubing in contact with customer ice. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Discontinue using china pla...
FAIL December 22, 2011 at 12:52 PM
7 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: provide devider between dish machine and prep sink | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Clean interior and exterior of ice machine. Remove ice buildup from interior of ice machine...
PASS December 21, 2011 at 4:47 PM
9 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace worn and stained cutting boards on cold units in kitchen | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide thermometers for all refrigerators without one | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: pr...
FAIL October 31, 2011 at 3:25 PM
9 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace worn and stained cutting boards on cold units in kitchen | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide thermometers for all refrigerators without one | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: pr...
PASS May 18, 2011 at 5:44 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep all food items 6 inches off floor of walk in cooler | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: provide covers for all personal drinks stored in kitchen | 24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storag...
FAIL May 11, 2011 at 2:49 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep all food items 6 inches off floor of walk in cooler | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: provide covers for all personal drinks stored in kitchen | 24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storag...
PASS November 22, 2010 at 7:50 PM
8 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace worn cutting boards on sandwich units in kitchen | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide drain lines for all soda dispenser holders. Ensure that dispensers do not drip into customer...
FAIL November 10, 2010 at 6:41 PM
8 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace worn cutting boards on sandwich units in kitchen | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide drain lines for all soda dispenser holders. Ensure that dispensers do not drip into customer...
PASS May 4, 2010 at 6:32 PM
4 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clear drain compartments to fryers. Remove oil and grease buildup Clean interior of convection oven | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair leaking dish machine and remove water buildup ...
FAIL April 27, 2010 at 4:10 PM
4 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clear drain compartments to fryers. Remove oil and grease buildup Clean interior of convection oven | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair leaking dish machine and remove water buildup ...
PASS July 27, 2009 at 5:00 PM
3 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Bar-clean ice cream chest and interior of beer chest. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Kitchen -Repair faucet to hand sink.Bar - Repair insulation on plumbing over sinks. | 36-6-501.11-.12...
FAIL July 15, 2009 at 2:06 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Kitchen-cover all open foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Downstairs ladies-repair hand sink cabinet.Remove all old glue boards. upstairs. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Cle...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 16, 2009 at 4:47 AM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Downstairs - Repair beer keg walk in door handle. latch | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Basement -Clean grease bidders on cooking equipment and pipes. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Main...
FAIL January 8, 2009 at 4:36 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Downstairs - Repair beer keg walk in door handle. latch | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Basement -Clean grease bidders on cooking equipment and pipes. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Main...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department