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The Shames Cafe

October 9, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings1
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)

Inspector note: The sticker on the hood has expired in the main kitchen area - address immediately-
code 590.004/4-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector note: Several packaged foods available for self service / retail sale have labels identiying all ingredients - yogurts with granola with fruits need to be listed properly
code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Standards of Identity (C)

Inspector note: Ensure all foods available for self service at the open air refrigeration unit have a proper list of ingredients clearly posted on each individual item as discussed - issue was corrected immediately
code 590.003/3-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 2, 2026: 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.

Source: Analyze Boston.