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Cafe Bonjour

December 2, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings5
critical findings0

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Failed findings

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: 12-2-2025 upon reinspection person in charge has received their certified food protection manager certificate but neither persons in charge could name the reportable symptoms or illnesses. Pleaser review the illness policy handouts the health inspector will be emailing to you.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed tongs stored on soiled oven handle and that when employees walk by are touching the food contact surface of the tongs with their clothes. Store in use tongs where they won't be soiled. Observed food utensils stored in containers in 70F water between uses; in-use utensils should be stored on a clean sanitized surface in water at or above 135F or in cool running water.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Gaskets on cooler units on main floor are damaged; repair or replace damaged equipment.
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: The floors in the kitchen are heavily soiled especially behind and underneath equipment / clean and sanitize of soils and grease.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: The paint on the ceiling above the ice machine on the main floor is chipping or missing and poses a physical contamination risk repair or replace / the grout lines in front of the flat top stove are heavily worn down; repair or replace.
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Cooked homefried potatoes held on top of stove range 57F. Person in charges states the potatoes had been cooked half an hour ago and elected to voluntarily discard the product instead of reheating or cooling it. Hold TCS foods at 135F and above or 41F and below.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector note: Per the person in charge customers are able to order their hamburger or steak undercooked. On the printed menu the hamburger and the steak are not marked as items that could be potentially hazardous if not fully cooked. Mark the items on the menu that can be ordered undercooked to warn customers of potential hazards.
code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector note: The provided temperature measuring device for the warewashing machine does not turn on; repair or replace.
code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed multiple locations in basement with small dark rodent droppings and a dead mouse on a snap trap. Clean and sanitize basement of droppings and provide pest control reports to damien.yee@boston.gov
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: The hood sticker states it expired in May of 2025; the person in charge states the hood cleaner is coming on 11-26-2025. Have hoods cleaned at regular intervals by an approved hood cleaner.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on November 25, 2025: 5 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Analyze Boston.