AL'S CAFÉ
27 DRY DOCK AV, BOSTON, MA 02210
Last inspected Oct 30, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 20 inspections on record for AL'S CAFÉ, spanning May 2021 to October 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
It has held passed across its last two inspections.
No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
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Inspection history
Oct 30, 2026
✓Apr 22, 2026
✓3 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Apr 15, 2026
✕3 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Sep 29, 2025
✓May 9, 2025
✓3 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
May 2, 2025
✕3 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Oct 31, 2024
–Jul 30, 2024
✓Jan 12, 2024
✓Jan 9, 2024
✕Jan 3, 2024
–Jul 21, 2023
✓Jan 18, 2023
–Oct 20, 2022
✓7 violations
- Cleaning Procedure (P)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Required Use (P)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Oct 13, 2022
✕7 violations
- Cleaning Procedure (P)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Required Use (P)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Jun 13, 2022
–Jan 28, 2022
✓7 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Jan 21, 2022
✕7 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Oct 26, 2021
✓2 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
May 18, 2021
✓1 violation
- Handwashing Signage (C)
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