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Citra A Fresh Cafe

221 LONGWOOD AV, BOSTON, MA 02115

Last inspected Mar 27, 2026

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Inspection history

  1. 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)

  2. 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)

  3. 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)

  4. 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)

  5. 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)

  6. 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)

  7. Oct 31, 2024

    –

  8. Feb 20, 2024

    ✓
    2 violations
    • Food Preparation (C)
    • Service Sink (C)

  9. 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)

  10. 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)

  11. Dec 6, 2023

    ✓
    1 violation
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

  12. 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)

  13. Jan 18, 2023

    –

  14. 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)

  15. 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)

  16. 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)

  17. 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)

  18. Sep 15, 2021

    ✓
    1 violation
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

  19. 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)

  20. 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)

  21. Mar 31, 2021

    ✓
    1 violation
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

  22. 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)

  23. 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)

  24. 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)

  25. Nov 13, 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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