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Cafe Lava & Bento

October 5, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings6
critical findings1

Failed findings

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed three containers of milk expired on 10-4-2026 in the walk-in cooler and at in-line refrigeration at the food prep area; expired foods should be discarded.
code 590.003/3-701.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed on the menus "Cured Salmon" where it was agreed upon via emails from April of 2026 with the owner of the establishment that the word "Cured" would be removed from the salmon as no curing is taking place; remove "Cured" from all menus as agreed upon in emails.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: In the walk-in cooler observed a container of RTE prepared vegetables with no date marking and a container of tofu date marked 9/22 and "cured" salmon that per emails should have a 4-day maximum holding not date labeled; RTE foods should be date labeled and any prepared foods like the tofu should not be held longer than seven days and "cured" salmon should have a date label not exceeding 4 days.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector note: The handwashing sink in the women's restroom lacks sufficient pressure and temperature to allow for proper handwashing with hot water not exceeding 71F using the Health Inspector's food thermometer to measure the water temperature; hot water should be at least 100F to allow for proper handwashing and with sufficent water pressure.
code 590.005/5-202.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed in-use utensils in the food prep area stored in 70F water; in-use utensils should be stored on a dry clean and sanitized surface in cool running water or in water at or above 135F at all times.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: There is excessive clutter in the hallway closets prevening proper cleaning and observation; organize the items or discard items so that proper cleaning and observation can be done. Repeat violation.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 23, 2026: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 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.

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