Sweet Life Bakery and Cafe
Latest: PASS
September 5, 2025
Address
2243 DORCHESTER AV
Dorchester, MA 02124
Inspection History
48 inspections
19 failures
License
License #80916
Last inspected: September 5, 2025
Inspection History (48 most recent)
PASS
September 5, 2025
at 5:45 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-301.14-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C): Table top fryer being used without proper hood ventilation / Discontinue use or move under the hood ventilation system | 590.004/4-703.11-P - Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P): Bar glas...
FAIL
August 27, 2025
at 4:45 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-301.14-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C): Table top fryer being used without proper hood ventilation / Discontinue use or move under the hood ventilation system | 590.004/4-703.11-P - Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P): Bar glas...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 6, 2025
at 6:56 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-901.12-C - Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C): Wiping cloths left out on cutting boards / Store in sanitizer solution when not in use | 590.006/6-501.113-C - Storing Maintenance Tools (C): Brooms stored on floor in basement / Elevat...
PASS
September 20, 2024
at 6:02 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-703.11-P - Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P): Low temp main dish machine not pulling santizer automatically and not registering at time of inspection appears that the line is clogged where it feeds into to machine / Repair. 3 bay sink...
FAIL
September 12, 2024
at 6:05 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-703.11-P - Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P): Low temp main dish machine not pulling santizer automatically and not registering at time of inspection appears that the line is clogged where it feeds into to machine / Repair. 3 bay sink...
PASS
April 26, 2024
at 5:24 PM
6 violations
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P - Preventing Contamination from Hands (P): Cook observed assembling RTE sandwich with bare hands / Discontinue and provide a proper barrier | 590.004/4-703.11-P - Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P): Low temp main dish machine...
FAIL
April 4, 2024
at 3:31 PM
6 violations
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P - Preventing Contamination from Hands (P): Cook observed assembling RTE sandwich with bare hands / Discontinue and provide a proper barrier | 590.004/4-703.11-P - Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P): Low temp main dish machine...
PASS
December 28, 2023
at 5:03 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Electric fryer being used in the main kitchen area not under a suppression system. Discontinue use unless otherwise authorized. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality...
FAIL
December 20, 2023
at 6:31 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Electric fryer being used in the main kitchen area not under a suppression system. Discontinue use unless otherwise authorized. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 10, 2023
at 3:56 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Faucet at the 3 bay dump sink next to the dish machine is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
PASS
October 21, 2022
at 3:26 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Boxes of meats observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Mainta...
FAIL
October 13, 2022
at 2:26 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Boxes of meats observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Mainta...
PASS
May 26, 2022
at 2:25 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squeeze bottle filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Cooked chicken in the front service cooler at 65F (c...
FAIL
May 18, 2022
at 3:27 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squeeze bottle filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Cooked chicken in the front service cooler at 65F (c...
PASS
December 8, 2021
at 3:25 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Discontine to store tongs hanging from handles on cooking line. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Replace caulking at dishwasher. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation ...
FAIL
November 24, 2021
at 3:23 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Discontine to store tongs hanging from handles on cooking line. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Replace caulking at dishwasher. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation ...
PASS
July 23, 2021
at 2:52 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Remove ice build up in walk in freezer basement. Clean shelves on cooking line. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean hood filters on cooking line. Soiled. | 590.004...
FAIL
July 14, 2021
at 2:40 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Remove ice build up in walk in freezer basement. Clean shelves on cooking line. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean hood filters on cooking line. Soiled. | 590.004...
PASS
January 29, 2021
at 4:52 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Provide a sanitizer bucket on cooking line for wiping cloths. Wiping cloths in multiple areas. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Replace moldy caulking by high temperature ...
FAIL
January 22, 2021
at 3:46 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Provide a sanitizer bucket on cooking line for wiping cloths. Wiping cloths in multiple areas. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Replace moldy caulking by high temperature ...
PASS
October 14, 2020
at 2:21 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): PIC will need to clean to remove deep dark scores/ stains in cutting board. Or replace | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): PIC will need to clean the floor under cooking eq...
FAIL
October 7, 2020
at 6:52 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): PIC will need to clean to remove deep dark scores/ stains in cutting board. Or replace | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): PIC will need to clean the floor under cooking eq...
PASS
June 24, 2020
at 4:51 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels for bulk foods on cooking line. Nuts oats etc. | 590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf): Loc...
FAIL
June 11, 2020
at 3:30 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels for bulk foods on cooking line. Nuts oats etc. | 590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf): Loc...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 7, 2019
at 4:31 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Ice well for for the front service station is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C): Old prepaprat...
PASS
May 17, 2019
at 3:46 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Cooked corn beef and hash observed cooling in the 4 drawer cooler at 89F. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Pooled eggs in a metal pan on ice with an elevated temper...
FAIL
May 8, 2019
at 3:25 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Cooked corn beef and hash observed cooling in the 4 drawer cooler at 89F. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Pooled eggs in a metal pan on ice with an elevated temper...
PASS
August 20, 2018
at 6:41 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several squeeze bottles with sauces and dressings with no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked chciken inide of the Spatan delin style cooler with an elevated temperature of 75F...
FAIL
August 9, 2018
at 5:28 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several squeeze bottles with sauces and dressings with no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked chciken inide of the Spatan delin style cooler with an elevated temperature of 75F...
PASS
January 31, 2018
at 8:13 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings with no labels. Provide. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings in the basement st...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 30, 2018
at 5:03 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings with no labels. Provide. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings in the basement st...
FAIL
January 22, 2018
at 3:07 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings with no labels. Provide. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings in the basement st...
PASS
August 9, 2017
at 4:01 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk Container in bakery without label. Provie proper labeling. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Sausage patty 82F and links 81Fin front of cook line . Cooked food must remain hot 140F and above . Prov...
FAIL
August 2, 2017
at 3:57 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk Container in bakery without label. Provie proper labeling. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Sausage patty 82F and links 81Fin front of cook line . Cooked food must remain hot 140F and above . Prov...
PASS
August 1, 2016
at 1:57 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DEFECTIVE DOORGASKETS....ELEVATE ALL SHELVING 6 TO 8 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR...SEAL ALL BARE PARTICLE SHELVING...CAULK ALL SINKS...REPAIR LEAKY ICE MACHINE... | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed...
FAIL
July 18, 2016
at 7:38 PM
17 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.... | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: REMOVE ALL ICE FROM MOLDY ICEMACHINE...COVER ALL FOODS IN REACHINS...PROVIDE OVERHEAD PROTECTION AT ALL STORAGE AREAS....PROVIDE N...
FAIL
June 17, 2016
at 4:44 PM
17 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.... | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: REMOVE ALL ICE FROM MOLDY ICEMACHINE...COVER ALL FOODS IN REACHINS...PROVIDE OVERHEAD PROTECTION AT ALL STORAGE AREAS....PROVIDE N...
PASS
April 7, 2015
at 2:06 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cheese inside of the deli style cooler in the main kitchen area with an elevated temperature of 48F. Discotninue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. All other foods in the un...
FAIL
March 31, 2015
at 2:12 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cheese inside of the deli style cooler in the main kitchen area with an elevated temperature of 48F. Discotninue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. All other foods in the un...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 24, 2014
at 2:34 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Fan cover inside of the bakery walk-in visibly soiled. Clean to remove. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Faucet at the single bay sink in the main kitchen area leaking. Repair.
PASS
February 18, 2014
at 3:10 PM
8 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Knives observed being stored in between deli coolers and soiled walls. Discontinue and store all knives clean and protected. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Soiled wiping cloths being left out on...
FAIL
February 4, 2014
at 3:19 PM
8 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Knives observed being stored in between deli coolers and soiled walls. Discontinue and store all knives clean and protected. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Soiled wiping cloths being left out on...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 7, 2013
at 1:25 PM
3 violations
25-4-904.11 - Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed: store all paper goods off floor at least 6 inches- | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed Clean: unisex restroom in basement - provide lid for trash container - | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Pr...
PASS
June 6, 2013
at 5:34 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 9, 2013
at 3:41 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 28, 2012
at 1:27 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: RESURFACE or REPLACE wire racks in walk-in cooler- ( some are rusty ) & BASEMENT - provide for restroom door to be "self closing " | 25-4-904.11 - Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed:...
PASS
September 24, 2012
at 7:06 PM
0 violations