Cafe Polonia
611 Dorchester Av, 02127
Eating & Drinking
P
Last inspected: March 3, 2026
Inspection History
March 3, 2026
Pass
P
March 3, 2026
Pass
P
October 20, 2025
Pass
P
590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
590.004/4-903.12-CProhibitions (C)
590.006/6-304.11-CMechanical-Ventilation (C)
590.006/6-501.110-CUsing Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)
October 20, 2025
Pass
P
590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
590.004/4-903.12-CProhibitions (C)
590.006/6-304.11-CMechanical-Ventilation (C)
590.006/6-501.110-CUsing Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)
October 2, 2025
Fail
F
590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
590.004/4-903.12-CProhibitions (C)
590.006/6-304.11-CMechanical-Ventilation (C)
590.006/6-501.110-CUsing Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)
October 2, 2025
Fail
F
590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
590.004/4-903.12-CProhibitions (C)
590.006/6-304.11-CMechanical-Ventilation (C)
590.006/6-501.110-CUsing Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)
March 20, 2025
Pass
P
590.002/2-301.14-PWhen to Wash (P)
590.004/4-401.11-C1Equipment Clothes Washers Dryers and Storage Cabinets Contamination Prevention Location (C)
590.004/4-601.11-C(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
March 20, 2025
Pass
P
590.002/2-301.14-PWhen to Wash (P)
590.004/4-401.11-C1Equipment Clothes Washers Dryers and Storage Cabinets Contamination Prevention Location (C)
590.004/4-601.11-C(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
March 13, 2025
Fail
F
590.002/2-301.14-PWhen to Wash (P)
590.004/4-401.11-C1Equipment Clothes Washers Dryers and Storage Cabinets Contamination Prevention Location (C)
590.004/4-601.11-C(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
March 13, 2025
Fail
F
590.002/2-301.14-PWhen to Wash (P)
590.004/4-401.11-C1Equipment Clothes Washers Dryers and Storage Cabinets Contamination Prevention Location (C)
590.004/4-601.11-C(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
December 27, 2024
Pass
P
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
590.003/3-307.11-CMiscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-903.12-CProhibitions (C)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.005/5-501.115-CMaintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
December 27, 2024
Pass
P
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
590.003/3-307.11-CMiscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-903.12-CProhibitions (C)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.005/5-501.115-CMaintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
December 19, 2024
Fail
F
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
590.003/3-307.11-CMiscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-903.12-CProhibitions (C)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.005/5-501.115-CMaintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
December 19, 2024
Fail
F
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
590.003/3-307.11-CMiscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-903.12-CProhibitions (C)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.005/5-501.115-CMaintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
December 6, 2024
Pass
P
590.005/5-202.13-PBackflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
December 6, 2024
Pass
P
590.005/5-202.13-PBackflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
December 4, 2024
Fail — Re-inspection Required
F
590.005/5-202.13-PBackflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
590.005/5-205.15-PSystem Maintained in Good Repair (P)
December 4, 2024
Fail — Re-inspection Required
F
590.005/5-202.13-PBackflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
590.005/5-205.15-PSystem Maintained in Good Repair (P)
November 5, 2024
Fail — Re-inspection Required
F
590.005/5-202.13-PBackflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
590.005/5-205.15-PSystem Maintained in Good Repair (P)
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
November 5, 2024
Fail — Re-inspection Required
F
590.005/5-202.13-PBackflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
590.005/5-205.15-PSystem Maintained in Good Repair (P)
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
October 31, 2024
Inspection Not Required
N
October 31, 2024
Inspection Not Required
N
October 29, 2024
Fail
F
590.005/5-202.13-PBackflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
590.005/5-205.15-PSystem Maintained in Good Repair (P)
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
October 29, 2024
Fail
F
590.005/5-202.13-PBackflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
590.005/5-205.15-PSystem Maintained in Good Repair (P)
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
January 3, 2024
Inspection Not Required
N
January 3, 2024
Inspection Not Required
N
April 21, 2023
Pass
P
590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning Procedure (P)
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.004/4-602.11-PEquipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-501.13-CThawing (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)
April 21, 2023
Pass
P
590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning Procedure (P)
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.004/4-602.11-PEquipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-501.13-CThawing (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)
April 13, 2023
Fail
F
590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning Procedure (P)
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.004/4-602.11-PEquipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-501.13-CThawing (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)
April 13, 2023
Fail
F
590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning Procedure (P)
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.004/4-602.11-PEquipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-501.13-CThawing (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)
January 18, 2023
Inspection Not Required
N
January 18, 2023
Inspection Not Required
N
October 5, 2022
Pass
P
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
590.006/6-501.111-CControlling Pests (C)
October 5, 2022
Pass
P
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
590.006/6-501.111-CControlling Pests (C)
September 28, 2022
Pending Hearing
N
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFAssignment (Pf)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-501.11-CFrozen Food (C)
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.006/6-501.111-CControlling Pests (C)
590.006/6-501.114-CMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
September 28, 2022
Pending Hearing
N
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFAssignment (Pf)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-501.11-CFrozen Food (C)
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.006/6-501.111-CControlling Pests (C)
590.006/6-501.114-CMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
September 21, 2022
Fail
F
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFAssignment (Pf)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-501.11-CFrozen Food (C)
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.006/6-501.111-CControlling Pests (C)
590.006/6-501.114-CMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
September 21, 2022
Fail
F
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFAssignment (Pf)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-501.11-CFrozen Food (C)
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.006/6-501.111-CControlling Pests (C)
590.006/6-501.114-CMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
June 13, 2022
Inspection Not Required
N
June 13, 2022
Inspection Not Required
N
May 4, 2022
Pass
P
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.003/3-601.11-CStandards of Identity (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
May 4, 2022
Pass
P
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.003/3-601.11-CStandards of Identity (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
April 29, 2022
Fail
F
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.003/3-601.11-CStandards of Identity (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
April 29, 2022
Fail
F
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.003/3-601.11-CStandards of Identity (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
March 15, 2022
Inspection Not Required
N
March 15, 2022
Inspection Not Required
N
October 4, 2021
Filed
F
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
590.003/3-307.11-CMiscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
590.004/4-302.13-PFTemperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
October 4, 2021
Filed
F
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
590.003/3-307.11-CMiscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
590.004/4-302.13-PFTemperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
September 27, 2021
Fail
F
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
590.003/3-307.11-CMiscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
590.004/4-302.13-PFTemperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
September 27, 2021
Fail
F
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
590.003/3-307.11-CMiscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
590.004/4-302.13-PFTemperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
April 22, 2021
Pass
P
590.003/3-501.14-PCooling (P)
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
590.003/3-302.15-CWashing Fruits and Vegetables (C)
590.004/4-101.16-CSponges Use Limitation (C)
590.004/4-203.11-PFTemperature Measuring Devices Food-Accuracy (Pf)
590.005/5-203.13-CService Sink (C)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
April 22, 2021
Pass
P
590.003/3-501.14-PCooling (P)
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
590.003/3-302.15-CWashing Fruits and Vegetables (C)
590.004/4-101.16-CSponges Use Limitation (C)
590.004/4-203.11-PFTemperature Measuring Devices Food-Accuracy (Pf)
590.005/5-203.13-CService Sink (C)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
April 15, 2021
Fail
F
590.003/3-501.14-PCooling (P)
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
590.003/3-302.15-CWashing Fruits and Vegetables (C)
590.004/4-101.16-CSponges Use Limitation (C)
590.004/4-203.11-PFTemperature Measuring Devices Food-Accuracy (Pf)
590.005/5-203.13-CService Sink (C)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
April 15, 2021
Fail
F
590.003/3-501.14-PCooling (P)
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
590.003/3-302.15-CWashing Fruits and Vegetables (C)
590.004/4-101.16-CSponges Use Limitation (C)
590.004/4-203.11-PFTemperature Measuring Devices Food-Accuracy (Pf)
590.005/5-203.13-CService Sink (C)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)