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The Shames Cafe

February 18, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings2
critical findings0

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Failed findings

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: Post Pic's Food safety certificate on site as discussed - Fee for the 2026 City of Boston Health Permit is unpaid - needs to be addressed immediately • Post both the allergen awareness / food safety certificates on site - ensure both are current and that the names are matching
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Unpaid Fee for the 2026 City of Boston Health Permit - Address • Unpaid Fees for the 2026 City of Boston Health Permits - address immediately
code L1status: Fail

Checks marked passed

Standards of Identity (C)

Inspector note: All packaged baked goods located by thefront counters are missing proper labeling to identify the item - Address
code 590.003/3-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Honestly Presented (C)

Inspector note: Ensure all labels [ made in house ] have enough information on each one of these labels starting with the highest volume ingredient first as we discussed
code 590.003/3-601.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Remove hood vents where needed with heavy grease and grime to soak overnight
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 11, 2026: 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

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.