What is Discovery Cafe's health inspection score?

Discovery Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 46 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Discovery Cafe last inspected?

Discovery Cafe was last inspected on April 8, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Discovery Cafe have?

Discovery Cafe has 84 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Discovery Cafe safe to eat at?

Discovery Cafe has a safety score of 46/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Discovery Cafe serve?

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

Official Health Record

Discovery Cafe

Name: Discovery Cafe
Address: 3 BLACKFAN CI, Boston, 02115
Rating: 46

3 BLACKFAN CI, Boston

Last Inspected: 4/8/2026

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0Poor

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Apr 8, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

8.4

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

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-53

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-19 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

On-site Corrections

+16 pts

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 47/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (46/100) 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

Jun 2024

3 inspections

3 high priority

9 intermediate

20 basic

Jun

Jan 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

4 intermediate

4 basic

Aug

Sep 2025

2 inspections

6 intermediate

8 basic

Apr 2026

2 inspections

4 high priority

8 intermediate

10 basic

Apr

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Apr 26

Routine InspectionLatestHE_Filed

2 High4 Med5 Basic

11 total2 risk factors10 corrected

67/100inspection score

−50 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
590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning Procedure (P)Risk FactorCorrected−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

590.006/6-301.12-PFHand Drying Provision (Pf)Corrected−5
590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)Corrected−5
590.004/4-301.11-PFCooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)Corrected−5
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)Corrected−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

590.004/4-301.14-CVentilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)Corrected−2
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)Corrected−2
590.006/6-101.11-CSurface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)−2
590.006/6-202.12-CHeating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)Corrected−2
590.002/2-303.11-CProhibition-Jewelry (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Corrected on-site credit (10 fixed)+23 pts

Apr 26

Routine InspectionHE_Fail

2 High4 Med5 Basic

11 total2 risk factors

40/100inspection score

−50 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 Factor−10
590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning Procedure (P)Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)−5
590.006/6-301.12-PFHand Drying Provision (Pf)−5
590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)−5
590.004/4-301.11-PFCooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

590.002/2-303.11-CProhibition-Jewelry (C)−2
590.004/4-301.14-CVentilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)−2
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)−2
590.006/6-101.11-CSurface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)−2
590.006/6-202.12-CHeating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)−2

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 25

Routine InspectionHE_Pass

2 Med4 Basic

6 total6 corrected

91/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)Corrected−5
590.003/3-602.11-PFFood Labels (Pf)Corrected−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

590.004/4-501.12-CCutting Surfaces (C)Corrected−2
590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)Corrected−2
590.006/6-201.11-CFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)Corrected−2
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Corrected on-site credit (6 fixed)+9 pts

Sep 25

Routine InspectionHE_Hearing

4 Med4 Basic

8 total2 corrected

76/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

590.003/3-602.11-PFFood Labels (Pf)−5
590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)Corrected−5
590.006/6-301.12-PFHand Drying Provision (Pf)Corrected−5
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

590.006/6-201.11-CFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)−2
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)−2
590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)−2
590.004/4-501.12-CCutting Surfaces (C)−2

Base deductions−28 pts

Corrected on-site credit (2 fixed)+4 pts

Aug 25

Routine InspectionHE_Fail

4 Med4 Basic

8 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

590.003/3-602.11-PFFood Labels (Pf)−5
590.006/6-301.12-PFHand Drying Provision (Pf)−5
590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)−5
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

590.006/6-201.11-CFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)−2
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)−2
590.004/4-501.12-CCutting Surfaces (C)−2
590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)−2

Base deductions−28 pts

Jan 25

Routine InspectionHE_Pass

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total1 risk factor4 corrected

88/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 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

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

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

Basic (2)

−4 pts

590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)Corrected−2
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−19 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Corrected on-site credit (4 fixed)+10 pts

Jan 25

Routine InspectionHE_Fail

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

76/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

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

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

Basic (2)

−4 pts

590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)−2
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)−2

Base deductions−19 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 24

Routine InspectionHE_Filed

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total1 risk factor3 corrected

85/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 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

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)Corrected−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

590.006/6-201.11-CFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)Corrected−2
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)−2

Base deductions−19 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Corrected on-site credit (3 fixed)+7 pts

Jun 24

Routine InspectionHE_FailExt

1 High4 Med9 Basic

14 total1 risk factor10 corrected

66/100inspection score

−48 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

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 (4)

−20 pts

590.003/3-602.11-PFFood Labels (Pf)Corrected−5
590.004/4-302.12-PFFood Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)Corrected−5
590.006/6-301.12-PFHand Drying Provision (Pf)Corrected−5
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)−5

Basic (9)

−18 pts

590.004/4-602.12-CCooking and Baking Equipment (C)Corrected−2
590.004/4-901.11-CEquipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)Corrected−2
590.006/6-201.11-CFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)−2
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)Corrected−2
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)−2
590.002/2-402.11-CEffectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)Corrected−2
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)Corrected−2
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)Corrected−2
590.003/3-307.11-CMiscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−48 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Corrected on-site credit (10 fixed)+17 pts

Jun 24

Routine InspectionHE_Fail

1 High4 Med9 Basic

14 total1 risk factor

47/100inspection score

−48 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

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 (4)

−20 pts

590.006/6-301.12-PFHand Drying Provision (Pf)−5
590.003/3-602.11-PFFood Labels (Pf)−5
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)−5
590.004/4-302.12-PFFood Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)−5

Basic (9)

−18 pts

590.003/3-307.11-CMiscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)−2
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)−2
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)−2
590.006/6-201.11-CFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)−2
590.004/4-901.11-CEquipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)−2
590.004/4-602.12-CCooking and Baking Equipment (C)−2
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)−2
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)−2
590.002/2-402.11-CEffectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)−2

Base deductions−48 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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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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