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The full inspection history
18 inspections
Inspection
Aug 24, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker expired in March 2026. Contact licensed hood company to inspect and update sticker.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 24, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 14, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Provide vomit & diarrhea kit- Procedures and Supplies will be sent over with this email.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine. Clean to remove mold-like substance.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Observed furniture- chair tools computers ladders a moped a freezer chest that was not turned on but had electronic devices stored inside and other home items being stored in the kitchen area. Remove all home like items. Observed a hand hose located on the wall in the bathroom. Remove hose.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed dust on the ceiling vent in the kitchen clean to remove.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker expired in March 2026. Contact licensed hood company to inspect and update sticker.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 14, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 12, 2026
Failed
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Provide vomit & diarrhea kit- Procedures and Supplies will be sent over with this email.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine. Clean to remove mold-like substance.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Observed furniture- chair tools computers ladders a moped a freezer chest that was not turned on but had electronic devices stored inside and other home items being stored in the kitchen area. Remove all home like items. Observed a hand hose located on the wall in the bathroom. Remove hose.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed dust on the ceiling vent in the kitchen clean to remove.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker expired in March 2026. Contact licensed hood company to inspect and update sticker.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 12, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 17, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 10, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 10, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 30, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Prepared foods in reach in cooler not date marked. Provide.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 30, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 23, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Prepared foods in reach in cooler not date marked. Provide.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 23, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 19, 2024
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-401.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
Inspector’s notes
Evidence of smoking in business. Discontinue.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Mechanical refrigeration inoperable due to power outage. TCS foods holding at below 41F with indirect ice and doors closed. Spoke with owner by phone who is in process of securing dry ice to maintain temperature control.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Make all necessary repairs to electical system that may have incurred damage due to incident. ISD electrical has been informed.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Power outage due to construction crew that damged cable in street in front of business. Establishment shall remain closed until power is restored and all violations area corrected and the business passes a reinspection.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 19, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 18, 2024
Voluntarily closed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-401.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
Inspector’s notes
Evidence of smoking in business. Discontinue.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Mechanical refrigeration inoperable due to power outage. TCS foods holding at below 41F with indirect ice and doors closed. Spoke with owner by phone who is in process of securing dry ice to maintain temperature control.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Make all necessary repairs to electical system that may have incurred damage due to incident. ISD electrical has been informed.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Power outage due to construction crew that damged cable in street in front of business. Establishment shall remain closed until power is restored and all violations area corrected and the business passes a reinspection.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Evidence of rodent activity outside rear door with droppings present. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. No evidence of pest activity inside the restaurant observed. Hole in threshold has been sealed with metal to prevent entrance of pests. Unable to gain access to music studio in basement under restaurant to assess for activity at the time of inspection. Spoke with Landlord Leonard Sherman by phone who will arrange to gain access.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Evidence of rodent activity outside rear door with droppings present. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. No evidence of pest activity inside the restaurant observed. Hole in threshold has been sealed with metal to prevent entrance of pests. Unable to gain access to music studio in basement under restaurant to assess for activity at the time of inspection. Spoke with Landlord Leonard Sherman by phone who will arrange to gain access.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 27, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 1, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-102.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Outside rear area with broken asphalt and areas with exposed earth and numrerous rodent burrows. Have pest control Treat and seal burrows seal outside rear driveway with impervious materials.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
What appears to be gnaw marks at bottom of exterior door frame to basement. Seal with pest proof materials. PIC states he does not have a key to access the basment only landlord has key. ISD environmental on site will contact landlord to gain access to basement.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Evidence of rodent activity in rear of business along fence bordering trash area and neigboring property line with numerous rodent burrows apparent. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Outside rear area with broken asphalt and areas with exposed earth and numrerous rodent burrows. Have pest control Treat and seal burrows seal outside rear driveway with impervious materials.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
What appears to be gnaw marks at bottom of exterior door frame to basement. Seal with pest proof materials. PIC states he does not have a key to access the basment only landlord has key. ISD environmental on site will contact landlord to gain access to basement.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Evidence of rodent activity in rear of business along fence bordering trash area and neigboring property line with numerous rodent burrows apparent. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Outside rear area with broken asphalt and areas with exposed earth and numrerous rodent burrows. Have pest control Treat and seal burrows seal outside rear driveway with impervious materials.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
What appears to be gnaw marks at bottom of exterior door frame to basement. Seal with pest proof materials. PIC states he does not have a key to access the basment only landlord has key. ISD environmental on site will contact landlord to gain access to basement.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Evidence of rodent activity in rear of business along fence bordering trash area and neigboring property line with numerous rodent burrows apparent. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s notes
Food preperation/culinary sink does not have air gap/indirect waste drain. Install.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
No allergen statement on menu. Provide in print and online. Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
criticalCode 590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Procedure (P)
Inspector’s notes
No evidence of handwashing. Retrain staff.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
minorCode 590.002/2-401.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
Inspector’s notes
Evidence of smoking. Discontinue.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No procedures for Vomit events. Emailed to pic who will purchase cleaning supplies.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple containers of cut vegetables and prepared foods in reach in cooler no date mark.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s notes
Food preperation/culinary sink does not have air gap/indirect waste drain. Install.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
minorCode 590.006/6-202.12-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
Inspector’s notes
Duct buildup on ceiling above kitchen on and around HVAC vent. Clean to remove.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Gas power bike in dining room. Remove.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
No allergen statement on menu. Provide in print and online. Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
criticalCode 590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Procedure (P)
Inspector’s notes
No evidence of handwashing. Retrain staff.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
minorCode 590.002/2-401.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
Inspector’s notes
Evidence of smoking. Discontinue.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No procedures for Vomit events. Emailed to pic who will purchase cleaning supplies.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple containers of cut vegetables and prepared foods in reach in cooler no date mark.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s notes
Food preperation/culinary sink does not have air gap/indirect waste drain. Install.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
minorCode 590.006/6-202.12-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
Inspector’s notes
Duct buildup on ceiling above kitchen on and around HVAC vent. Clean to remove.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Gas power bike in dining room. Remove.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
No allergen statement on menu. Provide in print and online. Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.