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Citra A Fresh Cafe
221 LONGWOOD AV, BOSTON, MA 02115
Last inspected Nov 6, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
Failed. Did not meet health requirements at the latest inspection. Many failures are fixed and re-inspected within days — check the inspection date.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for Citra A Fresh Cafe, spanning November 2020 to November 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
Its standing slipped since the previous visit — from passed to failed. A follow-up inspection usually rechecks the issues found.
The most recent inspection noted 10 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Nov 6, 2026
✕10 violations
- Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Mar 27, 2026
✓9 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Mar 20, 2026
✕9 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Sep 18, 2025
✓6 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Sep 10, 2025
✕6 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Apr 9, 2025
✓3 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Mar 26, 2025
✕3 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Oct 31, 2024
–Feb 20, 2024
✓2 violations
- Food Preparation (C)
- Service Sink (C)
Feb 12, 2024
✕9 violations
- Food Preparation (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Jan 29, 2024
✕9 violations
- Food Preparation (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Dec 6, 2023
✓1 violation
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Mar 10, 2023
✓3 violations
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Jan 18, 2023
–Sep 2, 2022
✓4 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Aug 22, 2022
✕4 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Mar 15, 2022
✓3 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Feb 28, 2022
✕3 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Sep 15, 2021
✓1 violation
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Sep 9, 2021
✕7 violations
- (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)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Sep 2, 2021
✕7 violations
- (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)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Mar 31, 2021
✓1 violation
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Mar 19, 2021
✕6 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Mar 11, 2021
✕6 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Nov 24, 2020
✓12 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
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