Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
10 inspections
Inspection
Sep 16, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Drainage tube from walk-in cooler and ice machine emptying into the preparation sink. Discontinue and relocate drainage tubes to prevent any tyipe of contamination.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 16, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 11, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out oin counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
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.
Drainage tube from walk-in cooler and ice machine emptying into the preparation sink. Discontinue and relocate drainage tubes to prevent any tyipe of contamination.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ice/frost build-up observed on the back of the compressor of the walk-in freezer. Defrost and clean to remove. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the visit.
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.
Corner of the ice machine appears to be leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
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.
What appears to be open blocks of poison behind the cookingline. Discontinue and ensure all poison is stored in tamper proof bait station.
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 11, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 29, 2026
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out oin counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
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.
Drainage tube from walk-in cooler and ice machine emptying into the preparation sink. Discontinue and relocate drainage tubes to prevent any tyipe of contamination.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ice/frost build-up observed on the back of the compressor of the walk-in freezer. Defrost and clean to remove. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the visit.
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.
Corner of the ice machine appears to be leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
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.
What appears to be open blocks of poison behind the cookingline. Discontinue and ensure all poison is stored in tamper proof bait station.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food soils observed on top of the dishmachine. 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.
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Handsink observed with plastic tubing utilixzed for draining. Remove 10-28-25 PIC is waiting for the plumber to come in and install the drain from the soda gun into the pipes below. Until that is done the tube is draining into a bucket that will be checked each day.
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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food soils observed on top of the dishmachine. 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.
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Handsink observed with plastic tubing utilixzed for draining. 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 22, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 18, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Low Temp Dish Machine does not register any sanitizer level. Repair to mantain 50-100ppm-OK
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
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
Ice machine interior soiled. Clean and sanitize properly Can opener with dried up debris. Clean and sanitize properly
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, Oct 18, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 10, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Low Temp Dish Machine does not register any sanitizer level. Repair to mantain 50-100ppm-OK
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
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
Ice machine interior soiled. Clean and sanitize properly Can opener with dried up debris. Clean and sanitize properly
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Items in the walkin freezer observed stored on the floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hot water fixture at the handsink not operating.Repair
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Items in the walkin freezer observed stored on the floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hot water fixture at the handsink not operating.Repair
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.