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Trio Cafe

212 NORTHERN AV, BOSTON, MA 02210

Last inspected Mar 10, 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 25 inspections on record for Trio Cafe, spanning January 2017 to March 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.

Every sentence above is computed directly from the official record — CleanPlate adds no opinions. How our grading works →

Inspection history

  1. Mar 10, 2026

    ✓
  2. Oct 2, 2025

    ✓
  3. Apr 10, 2025

    ✓
  4. Dec 10, 2024

    ✓
    1 violation
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  5. Nov 26, 2024

    ✕
    1 violation
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  6. Apr 17, 2024

    ✓
    2 violations
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
  7. Apr 10, 2024

    ✕
    2 violations
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
  8. Jan 3, 2024

    –
  9. Feb 22, 2023

    ✓
    6 violations
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
  10. Dec 19, 2022

    ✕
    6 violations
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
  11. Jul 29, 2022

    ✓
    14 violations
    • When to Wash (P)
    • Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
    • (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
    • Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Frequency (C)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  12. Jul 21, 2022

    ✕
    14 violations
    • When to Wash (P)
    • Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
    • (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
    • Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Frequency (C)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  13. Mar 15, 2022

    –
  14. Nov 23, 2021

    ✓
    10 violations
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Service Sink (C)
    • Grease Trap(C)
    • Drying Mops (C)
  15. Nov 16, 2021

    ✕
    10 violations
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Service Sink (C)
    • Grease Trap(C)
    • Drying Mops (C)
  16. May 26, 2021

    ✓
    12 violations
    • (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Food Labels (C)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices Food-Accuracy (Pf)
    • Drain boards (C)
    • Service Sink (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)
    • Drying Mops (C)
  17. May 19, 2021

    ✕
    12 violations
    • (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Food Labels (C)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices Food-Accuracy (Pf)
    • Drain boards (C)
    • Service Sink (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)
    • Drying Mops (C)
  18. May 3, 2019

    ✓
    13 violations
    • Food Container Labels
    • Food Thermometers Provided
    • Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How
    • Prevention of Contamination from Hands
    • Clean Cloths Hair Restraint
    • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    • Installed and Maintained
    • Location Accessible
    • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    • Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
    • Rooms and Equipment Vented
    • Premises Maintained
    • PIC Performing Duties
  19. May 2, 2019

    ✕
    13 violations
    • Food Container Labels
    • Food Thermometers Provided
    • Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How
    • Prevention of Contamination from Hands
    • Clean Cloths Hair Restraint
    • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    • Installed and Maintained
    • Location Accessible
    • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    • Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
    • Rooms and Equipment Vented
    • Premises Maintained
    • PIC Performing Duties
  20. Sep 28, 2018

    ✓
    9 violations
    • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    • Location Accessible
    • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    • Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    • Rooms and Equipment Vented
    • Dressing Rooms Clean/Lockers Provided
    • PIC Knowledge
    • PIC Performing Duties
    • Consumer Advisories
  21. Sep 21, 2018

    ✕
    8 violations
    • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    • Location Accessible
    • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    • Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    • Rooms and Equipment Vented
    • PIC Knowledge
    • PIC Performing Duties
    • Consumer Advisories
  22. Oct 25, 2017

    ✓
    8 violations
    • Labeling of Ingredients
    • Food Protection
    • Clean Cloths Hair Restraint
    • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    • Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    • Consumer Advisories
  23. Oct 17, 2017

    ✕
    8 violations
    • Labeling of Ingredients
    • Food Protection
    • Clean Cloths Hair Restraint
    • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    • Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    • Consumer Advisories
  24. Mar 7, 2017

    ✓
    12 violations
    • Food Container Labels
    • PHF's Properly Thawed
    • Food Protection
    • Clean Cloths Hair Restraint
    • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    • Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    • Mop Sink not Provided
    • PIC Knowledge
    • Consumer Advisories
  25. Jan 31, 2017

    ✕
    12 violations
    • Food Container Labels
    • PHF's Properly Thawed
    • Food Protection
    • Clean Cloths Hair Restraint
    • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    • Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    • Mop Sink not Provided
    • PIC Knowledge
    • Consumer Advisories

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