What is Caffe Lil Italy's health inspection score?

Caffe Lil Italy has a SafeDine safety score of 97 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Caffe Lil Italy last inspected?

Caffe Lil Italy was last inspected on January 2, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Caffe Lil Italy have?

Caffe Lil Italy has 35 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Caffe Lil Italy safe to eat at?

Yes, Caffe Lil Italy has an excellent safety record with a score of 97/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Caffe Lil Italy serve?

Caffe Lil Italy serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Caffe Lil Italy

Name: Caffe Lil Italy
Address: 178 SALEM ST, Boston, 02113
Rating: 97

178 SALEM ST, Boston

Last Inspected: 1/2/2026

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Jan 2, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.4

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationCorrected

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-3

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

On-site Corrections

+1 pts

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2024

2 inspections

6 intermediate

10 basic

Sep

Jan 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Feb

Jul 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Aug 2025

2 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Aug

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

8 Routine

Jan 26

Routine InspectionLatestHE_Filed

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 25

Routine InspectionHE_Pass

1 Basic

1 total1 corrected

99/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Corrected on-site credit (1 fixed)+1 pts

Aug 25

Routine InspectionHE_FailExt

2 Med2 Basic

4 total3 corrected

91/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

590.004/4-202.11-PFFood-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)Corrected−5
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFAssignment (Pf)Corrected−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

590.004/4-301.13-CDrain boards (C)Corrected−2
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Corrected on-site credit (3 fixed)+5 pts

Jul 25

Routine InspectionHE_Fail

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFAssignment (Pf)−5
590.004/4-202.11-PFFood-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

590.004/4-301.13-CDrain boards (C)−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Feb 25

Routine InspectionHE_Pass

2 Med3 Basic

5 total5 corrected

92/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

590.003/3-603.11-PFConsumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)Corrected−5
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)Corrected−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

590.005/5-203.13-CService Sink (C)Corrected−2
590.002/2-401.11-CEating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)Corrected−2
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Corrected on-site credit (5 fixed)+8 pts

Jan 25

Routine InspectionHE_Fail

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

590.003/3-603.11-PFConsumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)−5
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

590.002/2-401.11-CEating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)−2
590.005/5-203.13-CService Sink (C)−2
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Sep 24

Routine InspectionHE_Pass

3 Med5 Basic

8 total8 corrected

88/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)Corrected−5
590.005/5-204.11-PFHandwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)Corrected−5
590.004/4-202.11-PFFood-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)Corrected−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)Corrected−2
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)Corrected−2
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)Corrected−2
590.006/6-101.11-CSurface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)Corrected−2
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−25 pts

Corrected on-site credit (8 fixed)+13 pts

Sep 24

Routine InspectionHE_Fail

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

590.004/4-202.11-PFFood-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)−5
590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)−5
590.005/5-204.11-PFHandwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)−2
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)−2
590.006/6-101.11-CSurface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)−2
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)−2
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)−2

Base deductions−25 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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