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Ali Baba

99a Cambridge St

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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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Priority violation noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Raw shelled eggs observed stored above multiple containers of prepped foods. Discontinue to prevent cross contamination

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s notes

Several bulk bin storage containers & squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from orignal containers

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
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

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-302.12-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about building upkeep issues
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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Back door observed missing effective door sweep. Install to prevent pest/rodent accessibility PIC to enforce keeping back door closed at all time

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

2 handsinks (warewashing/ dessert room) observed without paper towels. Provide to encourage handwashing (cos)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Priority violation noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Raw shelled eggs observed stored above multiple containers of prepped foods. Discontinue to prevent cross contamination

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s notes

Several bulk bin storage containers & squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from orignal containers

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
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

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-302.12-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about building upkeep issues
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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Back door observed missing effective door sweep. Install to prevent pest/rodent accessibility PIC to enforce keeping back door closed at all time

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

2 handsinks (warewashing/ dessert room) observed without paper towels. Provide to encourage handwashing (cos)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Thereis a tray of baked goods on top of the front counter without any covering / form of a lid - Addressed during inspection

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 31, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 31, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 12, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 12, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 31, 2024

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source

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