Anna's Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
41
Score
Anna's Cafe, located at 267 Medford St, Charlestown, MA, had a high-risk inspection on April 1, 2026, with a score of 41. This inspection identified two critical violations, four major violations, and four minor violations, including issues with safe, unadulterated food, consumption of raw or undercooked animal foods, and the use of wiping cloths. While the most recent inspection indicated several violations, Anna's Cafe has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its ten recorded evaluations.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
41
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
41
Nov 4, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 18, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 13, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
82
Aug 11, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 30, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Apr 1, 2026 Inspection
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: 4 oikos zero yogurt stored in the grab and go upright cold unit observed expired 3.22.26. PIC to monitor expiration date PIC voluntarily discard and denature all 4 yogurt. (cos)
590.003/3-101.11-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Paper menu and menu board observed missing consumer advisory and reminder (egg)s.Provide
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wipping cloths observed drying on equipments. Discontinue. Store accordingly (cos)
590.003/3-304.14-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigeration shelvings observed line up with cardboard. Discontinue
590.004/4-101.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a metal probe food thermometer. Provide & keep accessible
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: PIC to discontinue using Market Basket for food supply. Discussed with PIC the importance of acquiring foods from wholesalers only.
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main handwashing sink observed without handwashing signage. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine observed soiled multiple interior/ exterior of refrigeration units observed soiled from visible food spills handprints and dry food encrust. Clean & sanitize to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling & wall above bake oven observed soiled from visible dust accumulation. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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