SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
9 inspections
Inspection
Aug 10, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.005/5-204.12-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Inspector’s notes
Air Gap was installed (7.17.26) PIC to provide permit# from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 10, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 17, 2026
Hearing scheduled
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.005/5-204.12-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Inspector’s notes
Air Gap was installed (7.17.26) PIC to provide permit# from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 17, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 1, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.005/5-204.12-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Inspector’s notes
Air Gap was installed PIC to provide permit# from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 1, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 15, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
14 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed staff working cookline without proper hair restraint. Provide
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple containers of food items observed stored on the floor inside walkin freezer/cooler and pastry room. Discontinue/ Elevate
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.
Mop sink located inside pastry room observed missing effective enclosure. Provide
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Large quantity of prep foods stored in multiple cold units observed without date marking. Provide made/ discard date before storing. Per PIC foods were in the cold unit less than 24 hours
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.
PIC unable to provide a metal probe thermometer. Provide 7 maintain accessbile
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.
minorCode 590.005/5-204.12-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Inspector’s notes
Plumbers report in process. Food prep sink observed missing air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov Plumbers report in process (5.14.26) *** If air gap is installed prior to compliance inspection a permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of anyPlumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Front of the counter handsink observed blocked/ heavily clutter and not in use. Remove and keep accessible at all time for handwashing only
In plain English
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.
Food prep sink on site observed not dispensing water. 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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Food prep sink on site observed missing air gap. PIC to provide plumbers report on the cost of install of air gap from a licensed plumber to: inca.prince@boston.gov If an air gap is installed licensed plumber to pull out a permit with ISD plumbing division at 1010 Mass Ave and provide permit # . PIC to label food prep sink and enforce using prep sink to wash produce/ fruits/ veggies instead of using the 3 bay sink
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 15, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 7, 2026
Failed
13 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed staff working cookline without proper hair restraint. Provide
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple containers of food items observed stored on the floor inside walkin freezer/cooler and pastry room. Discontinue/ Elevate
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.
Mop sink located inside pastry room observed missing effective enclosure. Provide
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Large quantity of prep foods stored in multiple cold units observed without date marking. Provide made/ discard date before storing. Per PIC foods were in the cold unit less than 24 hours
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.
PIC unable to provide a metal probe thermometer. Provide 7 maintain accessbile
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Front of the counter handsink observed blocked/ heavily clutter and not in use. Remove and keep accessible at all time for handwashing only
In plain English
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.
Food prep sink on site observed not dispensing water. 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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Food prep sink on site observed missing air gap. PIC to provide plumbers report on the cost of install of air gap from a licensed plumber to: inca.prince@boston.gov If an air gap is installed licensed plumber to pull out a permit with ISD plumbing division at 1010 Mass Ave and provide permit # . PIC to label food prep sink and enforce using prep sink to wash produce/ fruits/ veggies instead of using the 3 bay sink
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 7, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 5, 2025
Report filed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when working with raw and / or ready to eat foods in the kitchen areas
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.