Sweet Life Bakery and Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
64
Score
Sweet Life Bakery and Cafe, located at 2243 Dorchester Av in Dorchester, MA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on February 20, 2026, with a score of 64. This inspection identified three major and three minor violations, including issues with equipment and food-contact surfaces, as well as the availability of handwashing cleanser and drying provisions. Across sixteen scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained a medium-risk rating.
16
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Feb 13, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Sep 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Mar 6, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Sep 20, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
64
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
64
Apr 26, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
58
Apr 4, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
58
Dec 28, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
67
Dec 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
67
May 10, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Oct 21, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 13, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
May 26, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
58
May 18, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
58
Violations — Feb 20, 2026 Inspection
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple refrigeration and freezer units with heavy food soils inside. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink missing soap. Provide at all times
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Paper towels missing at the handsink. Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink missing proper signage to identify. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
When a haccp plan is required (c)
Inspector notes: Observed sous vide equipment stored. Per pic establishment rop is for chicken. Advised pic that a Haccp plan is required for the special process. Discontinue until approval is granted by the City of Boston Health Division.
590.008/8-201.13-C
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: ROP process utilized at establishment. Prior approval not given. Any special process requires prior approval. Provide a Haacp plan approval for proper review and the sop pertaining to the menu item.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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