Ripple Cafe

• official resultClosed by the city
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings6
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: Establishment without hot water for 5 days per pic. Advised to notify the Health Dept when loss of required means of operation are interrupted. Provide proper training to staff.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hot water not available at establishment at the time of inspection. Per pic the water heater broke 5 days agao and a new water heater will be installed. PIC will follow up with IsdHealth@boston.gov when water temp is above 100f as required.
  code 590.005/5-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Handsinks missing soap. Provide at all times at every handsink.
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Handsink missing paper towels. Provide at all handsinks.
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
  Inspector note: Observed heavy food soils and spills inside of the stand up freezer. Clean to remove
  code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination (C)
  Inspector note: Observed plastic utensils stored improperly. Retrain staff to store with handles up to prevent contamination from dispenser.
  code 590.004/4-904.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 16, 2026: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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Source: Analyze Boston.