Sorelle Cafe
Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 14, 2025
Address
280 CONGRESS ST
Financial District, MA 02110
Inspection History
35 inspections
11 failures
License
License #75985
Last inspected: October 14, 2025
Inspection History (35 most recent)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 14, 2025
at 2:59 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Observed employee without hair restraints / provide proper hair restraints for all food prep workers | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): CFPM Certificate expi...
FAIL
October 1, 2025
at 4:14 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Observed employee without hair restraints / provide proper hair restraints for all food prep workers | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): CFPM Certificate expi...
PASS
October 24, 2024
at 6:21 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Grab and go salads and mixed fruit cups without labels / Provide labels with list of ingredients | 590.004/4-703.11-P - Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P): High temperature dish machine rinse temp 121F / Irr...
FAIL
September 27, 2024
at 3:31 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Grab and go salads and mixed fruit cups without labels / Provide labels with list of ingredients | 590.004/4-703.11-P - Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P): High temperature dish machine rinse temp 121F / Irr...
PASS
March 16, 2023
at 2:26 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-204.115-PF - Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf): Dish plate simulator not operating properly repair or replace | 590.004/4-602.11-C - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C): Interior of ice mach...
FAIL
February 21, 2023
at 5:01 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-204.115-PF - Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf): Dish plate simulator not operating properly repair or replace | 590.004/4-602.11-C - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C): Interior of ice mach...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 3, 2022
at 4:33 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): keep all wiping c;oths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): remove rust buildup on top of the grease tr...
PASS
June 13, 2022
at 5:45 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use. | 590.004/4-204.112-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf): Provide a thermometer for the 2 door rea...
FAIL
June 3, 2022
at 3:39 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use. | 590.004/4-204.112-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf): Provide a thermometer for the 2 door rea...
PASS
March 1, 2022
at 7:00 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Remove all non ice related mate...
FAIL
February 22, 2022
at 5:16 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Remove all non ice related mate...
PASS
May 24, 2021
at 3:07 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-302.11-PF - Toilet Tissue Availability (Pf): There is no toilet paper in the bathroom. Provide. | 590.006/6-404.11-PF - Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf): There are a few milks in the front service area that are past...
FAIL
May 17, 2021
at 3:01 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-302.11-PF - Toilet Tissue Availability (Pf): There is no toilet paper in the bathroom. Provide. | 590.006/6-404.11-PF - Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf): There are a few milks in the front service area that are past...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 25, 2021
at 7:23 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): The sneeze guard protecting the bakery products is low and a person could contaminate the bakery items. Cover the bakery items to prevent contamination...
FAIL
January 12, 2021
at 5:29 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): The sneeze guard protecting the bakery products is low and a person could contaminate the bakery items. Cover the bakery items to prevent contamination...
PASS
August 7, 2020
at 3:04 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 27, 2020
at 4:25 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): remove dust buildup from fan motor cover to condensor in the walk in. | 5...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 20, 2019
at 3:51 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean fan located on shelf in the kitchen. Remove dust buildup on fan. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clen ceiling above the mop sink area. Replace damaged li...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 8, 2019
at 3:06 PM
2 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide an accurate internal thermometer for the 2 door sandwich unit on the service line. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all wipig cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 3, 2018
at 3:54 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove rust buildup from the gresde trap located in the kitchen. Reseal top surface of the greade trap.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 24, 2018
at 3:08 PM
1 violation
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
PASS
March 31, 2017
at 5:38 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Turkey sandwiches being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and store at below 41F. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Corn chowder in the hot holding unit ar 110F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are ...
FAIL
March 22, 2017
at 1:00 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Turkey sandwiches being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and store at below 41F. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Corn chowder in the hot holding unit ar 110F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 7, 2016
at 3:52 PM
2 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Sauce containers with no labels. Provide. | 25-4-904.11 - Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed: Single service plastic cups observed being stored under the pipe of the hand sink at the front se...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 9, 2015
at 2:52 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food containers stored on floor of walk in / Ensure all food containers are stored at least 6" off of floor. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Condensor fan covers with dust build up / Clean t...
PASS
January 30, 2015
at 6:39 PM
2 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Test kits are damaged not reading chemical correctly / Replace. Chlorine 100ppm - verified with my test kits. | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Violation is a condition of issuance 8-303.20 for non payment ...
FAIL
January 22, 2015
at 3:44 PM
2 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Test kits are damaged not reading chemical correctly / Replace. Chlorine 100ppm - verified with my test kits. | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Violation is a condition of issuance 8-303.20 for non payment ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 9, 2014
at 2:48 PM
1 violation
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Dish machine gauge not properly reading temperatures / Repair.
PASS
September 19, 2013
at 2:50 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The salmon in the front 55F. Provide proper cold holding of 41For below. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The interior of the ice machine is soiled with moldlike buildup. Clean to remove.
FAIL
September 12, 2013
at 2:59 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The salmon in the front 55F. Provide proper cold holding of 41For below. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The interior of the ice machine is soiled with moldlike buildup. Clean to remove.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 4, 2013
at 7:26 PM
1 violation
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: The dishwasher is washing at 150F and rinsing at 170F. A strip run through the machine shows that the equipment is reaching 160F at the plate. Repair the gauge to make sure the employees can monitor th...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
April 26, 2012
at 3:42 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken on the tops of the salad are 53F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: The high temp dishwasher is washing at 170F and rinsing at 180F there is no manufact...
FAIL
April 19, 2012
at 3:29 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken on the tops of the salad are 53F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: The high temp dishwasher is washing at 170F and rinsing at 180F there is no manufact...
PASS
September 21, 2011
at 1:23 PM
0 violations