Olga's Kafe
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
41
Score
Olga's Kafe, located at 206 W Broadway in South Boston, MA, had a high-risk inspection on January 30, 2026, with a score of 41. This inspection identified one critical violation, six major violations, and three minor violations, including issues with cleaning agent availability, hair restraint effectiveness, and pest control. While this recent inspection indicated significant concerns, Olga's Kafe has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its eleven scored visits.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
6
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
41
Jan 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
41
Aug 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Aug 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Jul 24, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Mar 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Mar 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Jun 1, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Jan 30, 2026 Inspection
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer buckets setup in food service. Discussed with PIC to ensure sanitizer is available at all times of operations for proper cleaning of in use utensils
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Provide while handling food items
590.002/2-402.11-C
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple immature flies throughout back prep area and front counter. Provide updated pest report for services
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed filters on ice machine with heavy dust; heavy coffee spills on counters and food spills inside upright 2 door freezer and fridge unit. Thoroughly clean to remove all soils / spills / dust from stated equipment
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed handsink in back prep area blocked with bags and other items. Discussed with PIC to monitor / maintain all handsinks clear and accessible for handwashing only. COS
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Observed household Windex surface cleaner on site; informed by employee cleaner being used for food contact surfaces. Discussed with owner to discontinue and remove from establishment
590.007/7-204.11-P
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Observed Food Handler certificate instead of Certified Food Protection Manager certificate due to cold/hot holding on site. Provide confirmation of registered course
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on counters. Remove and maintain all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no food thermometers on site for proper temping of food items. Provide
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no test strips for Quats sanitizer. Provide. Test with inspector kit at this time
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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