What is Sorelle Cafe's health inspection score?

Sorelle Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 73 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sorelle Cafe last inspected?

Sorelle Cafe was last inspected on April 28, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sorelle Cafe have?

Sorelle Cafe has 32 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sorelle Cafe safe to eat at?

Sorelle Cafe has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Sorelle Cafe serve?

Sorelle Cafe serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Sorelle Cafe

Name: Sorelle Cafe
Address: 280 CONGRESS ST, Boston, 02110
Rating: 73

280 CONGRESS ST, Boston

Last Inspected: 4/28/2026

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Apr 28, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.3

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-32

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-14 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

On-site Corrections

+11 pts

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 68/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (73/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Sep

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Oct 2025

2 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

10 basic

Oct

Apr 2026

2 inspections

2 high priority

6 intermediate

2 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

6 Routine

Apr 26

Routine InspectionLatestHE_Pass

1 High3 Med1 Basic

5 total1 risk factor5 corrected

84/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

590.007/7-204.11-PSanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)Risk FactorCorrected−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)Corrected−5
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)Corrected−5
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)Corrected−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−27 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Corrected on-site credit (5 fixed)+14 pts

Apr 26

Routine InspectionHE_Fail

1 High3 Med1 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

68/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

590.007/7-204.11-PSanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)−5
590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)−5
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)−2

Base deductions−27 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 25

Routine InspectionHE_Filed

2 High1 Med5 Basic

8 total2 risk factors7 corrected

75/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)Risk FactorCorrected−10
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)Risk FactorCorrected−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)Corrected−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)−2
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)Corrected−2
590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)Corrected−2
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)Corrected−2
590.002/2-402.11-CEffectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Corrected on-site credit (7 fixed)+15 pts

Oct 25

Routine InspectionHE_Fail

2 High1 Med5 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

55/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)Risk Factor−10
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)−2
590.002/2-402.11-CEffectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)−2
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)−2
590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)−2
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)−2

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 24

Routine InspectionHE_Pass

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total1 risk factor3 corrected

89/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

590.004/4-703.11-PHot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)Risk FactorCorrected−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

590.003/3-602.11-PFFood Labels (Pf)Corrected−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−17 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Corrected on-site credit (3 fixed)+9 pts

Sep 24

Routine InspectionHE_Fail

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

78/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

590.004/4-703.11-PHot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

590.003/3-602.11-PFFood Labels (Pf)−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)−2

Base deductions−17 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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