What is Sweet Life Bakery and Cafe's health inspection score?

Sweet Life Bakery and Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sweet Life Bakery and Cafe last inspected?

Sweet Life Bakery and Cafe was last inspected on February 20, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sweet Life Bakery and Cafe have?

Sweet Life Bakery and Cafe has 33 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sweet Life Bakery and Cafe safe to eat at?

Sweet Life Bakery and Cafe has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Sweet Life Bakery and Cafe serve?

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

Official Health Record

Sweet Life Bakery and Cafe

Name: Sweet Life Bakery and Cafe
Address: 2243 DORCHESTER AV, Dorchester, 02124
Rating: 82

2243 DORCHESTER AV, Dorchester

Last Inspected: 2/20/2026

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0Good

American

Better than 54% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Feb 20, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.1

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

12x

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-13 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

On-site Corrections

+7 pts

Inspection Timeline

+1 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

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Apr

Sep 2024

2 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Sep 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Sep

Feb 2026

2 inspections

6 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

8 Routine

Feb 26

Routine InspectionLatestHE_Pass

3 Med3 Basic

6 total6 corrected

90/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)Corrected−5
590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)Corrected−5
590.006/6-301.12-PFHand Drying Provision (Pf)Corrected−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)Corrected−2
590.004/4-601.11-C(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)Corrected−2
590.008/8-201.13-CWhen a HACCP Plan is Required (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−21 pts

Corrected on-site credit (6 fixed)+11 pts

Feb 26

Routine InspectionHE_Fail

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)−5
590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)−5
590.006/6-301.12-PFHand Drying Provision (Pf)−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

590.008/8-201.13-CWhen a HACCP Plan is Required (C)−2
590.004/4-601.11-C(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)−2
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)−2

Base deductions−21 pts

Sep 25

Routine InspectionHE_Pass

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor2 corrected

92/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

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

Basic (1)

−2 pts

590.004/4-301.14-CVentilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Corrected on-site credit (2 fixed)+6 pts

Aug 25

Routine InspectionHE_Fail

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

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

Basic (1)

−2 pts

590.004/4-301.14-CVentilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 25

Routine InspectionHE_Filed

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

590.006/6-501.113-CStoring Maintenance Tools (C)−2
590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)−2
590.004/4-901.12-CWiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 24

Routine InspectionHE_Pass

2 High1 Med1 Basic

4 total2 risk factors4 corrected

82/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

590.005/5-202.13-PBackflow Prevention Air Gap (P)Risk FactorCorrected−10
590.004/4-703.11-PHot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)Risk FactorCorrected−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)Corrected−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

590.006/6-501.114-CMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−27 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Corrected on-site credit (4 fixed)+14 pts

Sep 24

Routine InspectionHE_Fail

2 High1 Med1 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

63/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

590.004/4-703.11-PHot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)Risk Factor−10
590.005/5-202.13-PBackflow Prevention Air Gap (P)Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

590.006/6-501.114-CMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)−2

Base deductions−27 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Apr 24

Routine InspectionHE_Pass

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total2 risk factors6 corrected

80/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

590.004/4-703.11-PHot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)Risk FactorCorrected−10
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PPreventing Contamination from Hands (P)Risk FactorCorrected−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

590.006/6-301.12-PFHand Drying Provision (Pf)Corrected−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)Corrected−2
590.006/6-201.17-CWalls and Ceilings Attachments (C)Corrected−2
590.006/6-201.17-CWalls and Ceilings Attachments (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−31 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Corrected on-site credit (6 fixed)+16 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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