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Cannonball Cafe

383 DORCHESTER AV, SOUTH BOSTON, MA 02127

Last inspected Oct 13, 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 24 inspections on record for Cannonball Cafe, spanning November 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

  1. Oct 13, 2026

    ✓

  2. May 6, 2026

    ✓
    5 violations
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

  3. Apr 29, 2026

    ✕
    5 violations
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

  4. Mar 6, 2026

    ✓

  5. Jul 22, 2025

    ✓
    3 violations
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

  6. Jul 15, 2025

    ✕
    3 violations
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

  7. Feb 18, 2025

    ✓
    4 violations
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

  8. Feb 10, 2025

    ✕
    4 violations
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

  9. Nov 26, 2024

    ✓
    7 violations
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

  10. Nov 20, 2024

    ✕
    7 violations
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

  11. Aug 2, 2024

    ✓
    10 violations
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • Assignment (Pf)
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Controlling Pests (C)

  12. Jul 26, 2024

    –
    19 violations
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • Assignment (Pf)
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
    • Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
    • Controlling Pests (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    • Separation-Storage (P)
    • Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)

  13. Jul 24, 2024

    ✕
    19 violations
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • Assignment (Pf)
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
    • Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
    • Controlling Pests (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    • Separation-Storage (P)
    • Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)

  14. Sep 27, 2023

    ✓
    3 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

  15. Feb 27, 2023

    ✓
    11 violations
    • Where to Wash (Pf)
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Labels (Pf)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
    • Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
    • Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
    • Controlling Pests (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

  16. Feb 21, 2023

    ✕
    11 violations
    • Where to Wash (Pf)
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Labels (Pf)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
    • Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
    • Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
    • Controlling Pests (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

  17. Jan 18, 2023

    –

  18. Sep 12, 2022

    ✓
    8 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
    • Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

  19. Aug 31, 2022

    ✕
    8 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
    • Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

  20. Apr 11, 2022

    ✓
    3 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

  21. Mar 29, 2022

    ✕
    3 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

  22. Dec 17, 2021

    ✓

  23. Nov 24, 2021

    ✓
    1 violation
    • Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

  24. Nov 23, 2021

    ✕
    1 violation
    • Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

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