SCOLA'S CAFE
Latest: PASS
September 22, 2025
Address
88 BLACK FALCON AV
Boston, MA 02210
Inspection History
35 inspections
17 failures
License
License #129367
Last inspected: September 22, 2025
Inspection History (35 most recent)
PASS
September 22, 2025
at 3:54 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P): Low temperature dish machine recorded 0 PPM with the testing strip. Check the machine before washing dishes t...
FAIL
September 16, 2025
at 3:23 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P): Low temperature dish machine recorded 0 PPM with the testing strip. Check the machine before washing dishes t...
FAIL
April 10, 2025
at 2:48 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-401.11-C1 - Equipment Clothes Washers Dryers and Storage Cabinets Contamination Prevention Location (C): Low temp sanitizer not registering with testing device. Air bubbles observed in sanitizer line. pic was able to correct after pro...
PASS
December 26, 2024
at 6:20 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Observed loose and torn gaskets for the deep freezer. Repair Observed a cracked covering with exposed wiring under the hood. Repair and Replace
FAIL
December 19, 2024
at 6:09 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Observed loose and torn gaskets for the deep freezer. Repair Observed a cracked covering with exposed wiring under the hood. Repair and Replace
PASS
July 17, 2024
at 4:49 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-204.117-PF - Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf): Sanitizer not dispersing properly at low temp dishmachine. PIC utilizes disposables for service. 3 compartment sink available for proper cleaning ...
FAIL
June 24, 2024
at 6:26 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-204.117-PF - Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf): Sanitizer not dispersing properly at low temp dishmachine. PIC utilizes disposables for service. 3 compartment sink available for proper cleaning ...
PASS
April 7, 2023
at 3:34 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Drain from water heater drains into sanitizing bay of the three compartment sink. Properly plumb. R.
FAIL
February 2, 2023
at 4:14 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Poor handwashing practices with no handwashing observed during inspection. Retrain staff. | 590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Half eaten sandwich in kitchen on counter observ...
FAIL
January 31, 2023
at 6:10 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Poor handwashing practices with no handwashing observed during inspection. Retrain staff. | 590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Half eaten sandwich in kitchen on counter observ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 17, 2022
at 5:17 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Observed no handwashing during inspection. Retrain staff. | 590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Employees eating at the cookline. Discontinue. | 590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectivene...
FAIL
November 9, 2022
at 5:18 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Observed no handwashing during inspection. Retrain staff. | 590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Employees eating at the cookline. Discontinue. | 590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectivene...
PASS
August 5, 2022
at 8:24 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P): Low temp dishwasher had no sanitizer nor test strips to test strength- Discontinue use of dishwasher until yo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 1, 2022
at 2:23 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Handsink at the cookline was blocked by trash barrels and 40lbs of potatoes. PIC was asked to correct on site- Discontinue storing things in front of hand sink. Handsinks needs to be easily accessible ...
FAIL
July 25, 2022
at 5:04 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Handsink at the cookline was blocked by trash barrels and 40lbs of potatoes. PIC was asked to correct on site- Discontinue storing things in front of hand sink. Handsinks needs to be easily accessible ...
PASS
September 15, 2021
at 5:57 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): The refrigerated sandwich un it has the top open exposing the cold cuts that appear to be drying out and withered -keep lid down when not in use to ens...
FAIL
September 8, 2021
at 2:59 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): The refrigerated sandwich un it has the top open exposing the cold cuts that appear to be drying out and withered -keep lid down when not in use to ens...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 10, 2021
at 4:10 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints during hours of operation | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Ensure a...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 3, 2020
at 4:37 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Ensure all staff / employees working with food have on proper hair restraints to reduce potential contamination | 590.004/4-202.12-C - CIP Equipment (C): Clean in between all cooking equipmen...
PASS
April 17, 2019
at 4:21 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked salmon sitting out on bottom shelf of prep table at cookline 60F. Maintain hot holding at 135F or above. PIC placed product cooked one hour prior under refrigeration to cool. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation S...
FAIL
April 9, 2019
at 5:20 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked salmon sitting out on bottom shelf of prep table at cookline 60F. Maintain hot holding at 135F or above. PIC placed product cooked one hour prior under refrigeration to cool. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation S...
PASS
August 13, 2018
at 5:58 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Tuna salad on service line 50F. Maintain cold holding at 41F or below. PIC removed product made one hour prior from service and cooled to 41F or below. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Observed frozen shri...
FAIL
August 6, 2018
at 4:03 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Tuna salad on service line 50F. Maintain cold holding at 41F or below. PIC removed product made one hour prior from service and cooled to 41F or below. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Observed frozen shri...
PASS
October 23, 2017
at 6:36 PM
4 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometers on site provide | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all exposed foods during extended hours offer refrigeration/ freezer storage - keep all foods elevated off the floor at lea...
FAIL
October 16, 2017
at 4:17 PM
4 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometers on site provide | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all exposed foods during extended hours offer refrigeration/ freezer storage - keep all foods elevated off the floor at lea...
PASS
April 3, 2017
at 4:38 PM
14 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Packaged baked goods being sold at the front counter do not have an ingredient label. Provide as discussed | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers to properly ide...
FAIL
March 27, 2017
at 4:51 PM
13 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Packaged baked goods being sold at the front counter do not have an ingredient label. Provide as discussed | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers to properly ide...
PASS
August 16, 2016
at 5:57 PM
3 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Provide clean outer garments for staff working with food | M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: Provide current food safety / allergen certifications as discussed | M-2-201.11/.14 .15 - Non-Compliance w/Emplo...
FAIL
August 5, 2016
at 6:50 PM
3 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Provide clean outer garments for staff working with food | M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: Provide current food safety / allergen certifications as discussed | M-2-201.11/.14 .15 - Non-Compliance w/Emplo...
FAIL
August 2, 2016
at 5:59 PM
3 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Provide clean outer garments for staff working with food | M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: Provide current food safety / allergen certifications as discussed | M-2-201.11/.14 .15 - Non-Compliance w/Emplo...
PASS
October 7, 2015
at 2:27 PM
5 violations
09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Observed cook touching hamburger with bare hands. Cooks should be wearing gloves when touching ready to eat foods. | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: All personal drinks stored in the kitchen ...
FAIL
September 23, 2015
at 6:05 PM
5 violations
09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Observed cook touching hamburger with bare hands. Cooks should be wearing gloves when touching ready to eat foods. | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: All personal drinks stored in the kitchen ...
PASS
May 1, 2015
at 3:30 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: clean interior of the ice machine | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace worn and stained cutting boards on the cold units on the hot line. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean ex...
FAIL
April 17, 2015
at 2:51 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: clean interior of the ice machine | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace worn and stained cutting boards on the cold units on the hot line. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean ex...
PASS
July 9, 2014
at 6:23 PM
0 violations