Nuba Cafe

742 Columbus Av, Boston, MA 02120

Passed re-check · Aug 5, 2026 Directions
69
Poor BiteKarma score 69 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Last inspected Aug 5, 2026: passed with no violations. That was a follow-up after failing on Jul 30, 2026.
  • Keeps coming up: Food labels, cited 2 times, plus 3 other repeat issues.
  • Passed 1 of 3 graded inspections since 2026.
  • 4 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Aug 5

    Reinspection

    No violations

  3. Failed Jul 30

    Inspection

    4 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Food labels
    • Critical Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens
    • Minor Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed
    • Minor Handwashing signage
  4. Failed Jul 27

    Inspection

    4 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Food labels
    • Critical Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens
    • Minor Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed
    • Minor Handwashing signage

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