Cafe Amalfi

2 Battery Wh, Boston, MA 02109
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
47
Score
High Risk

Cafe Amalfi, located at 2 Battery Wharf in Boston, MA, underwent a high-risk inspection on April 1, 2026, with a score of 47. The inspection identified one critical violation, three major violations, and six minor violations, including issues related to miscellaneous sources of contamination, repairing premises structures, and walls and ceilings. While this most recent inspection indicated a high-risk status, Cafe Amalfi's history shows mostly low-risk scores across thirteen previous inspections.

13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
47
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
47
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
82
Nov 10, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
82
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 31, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
82
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
52
Jan 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
52
Jan 9, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 10, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Nov 2, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Violations — Apr 1, 2026 Inspection
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Botte beverage observed stored in the mop closet. Discontinue
590.003/3-307.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple ceiling tiles observed missing in the backroom. Install
590.006/6-501.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling above pastry case observed with heavy dust build up. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.17-C
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine observed soiled with black substance build up interior of dishwasher observed soiled with soils build up refrigeration gasket observed soiled. Clean & sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board observed heavily scratched. Resurface/ replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dishwasher sanitizer concentration observed reading 00ppm chlorine. Repair to read according to regulation. Staff to refrain from using the dishwasher until repair is done
590.004/4-501.114-P
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a metal probe thermometer. Provide & keep accessible
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Several cold units including sandwich display unit observed without a conspicuous thermometer. Provide & keep visible
590.004/4-204.112-C
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)