#95 WATER ST N, CAMBRIDGE ON · CITY CORE
February 4, 2026
Conditional PassThe restaurant's walls need to be cleaned and repaired to maintain proper sanitary conditions.
The restaurant must install a dispenser for paper towels at the hand washing sink in the food preparation area.
The restaurant needs to prevent pests like insects and rodents from entering and must hire a licensed pest control company to treat any pest problems.
FOOD BASICS is in the CITY CORE neighbourhood. CITY CORE, Cambridge has 95 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by the local public-health unit. As of May 28, 2026, there are 30 (32%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with 52 (55%) conditional and no closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 5 times since October 22, 2024, with 2 passes, 3 conditional outcomes, and 0 closures on record.
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner / Ensure walls are kept clean and in good repair
Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers / Provide paper towels in a dispenser at hand basin in food preparation area
Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests / Contact licensed pest control operator for insect / rodent / pest treatment and control
This record comes from the local public-health unit for Cambridge. Inspectors record any violations of applicable health regulations on each visit. The result above is the most recent inspection on file.
A pass means no significant violations. A conditional pass means an issue was found and the restaurant was given time to correct it. A closed result means the inspector ordered the place to stop serving customers.
Certified food handler present in the food service premise / Ensure a food handler or supervisor, who is a certified food handler, is present during all hours of operation
Food protected from contamination or adulteration / Cover all food in storage
Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers / Ensure hand washing basin is unobstructed and accessible for hand washing
Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner / Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers / Hand washing station must be used only for hand washing of employees / Ensure hand washing basin is unobstructed and accessible for hand washing
Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment / Maintain and arrange equipment to permit a clean and sanitary condition