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Ama

30 Western Av

Last inspected Sep 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Inspection

Sep 9, 2026

Passed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple instances of short deli containers used as scoops in foods; utensils for foods should have a handle to prevent contamination by hands.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed partially cooked potatoes stored at ambient that the employee states had been partially cooked at or around 7:00am this morning but left outside of cold holding; the staff voluntarily discarded the potatoes and will review their procedures on the potatoes; store cold food at or below 41F.

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 590.003/3-502.11-PFOther

Official wording

Variance Requirement (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

In the walk-in refrigerator observed pickled okra and pickled tomatoes dated 7-30 and 8-13 but there is no HACCP plan on file with the Health Division or on site at the restaurant; provide a HACCP plan for approval by the Health Division before conducting any specialized processes. The person in charge segregated the pickled products and labeled them not for use so they can be sent to a labratory for testing of lactic acid.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

On the breakfast and lunch menu there is a consumer advisory disclosure but no reminder on menu items that can be consumed raw or undercooked; provide a reminder * on menu items that can be consumed raw or undercooked.

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

At one of the handwashing sinks at the bar observed the sink basin blocked by a steam pan that is storing soiled or used creamer containers; retrain staff that handwashing sinks should only be used for hand washing and nothing else. There is a second handwashing sink on the other side of the bar that was observed unobstructed fully stocked and working.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 9, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 1, 2026

Failed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple instances of short deli containers used as scoops in foods; utensils for foods should have a handle to prevent contamination by hands.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed partially cooked potatoes stored at ambient that the employee states had been partially cooked at or around 7:00am this morning but left outside of cold holding; the staff voluntarily discarded the potatoes and will review their procedures on the potatoes; store cold food at or below 41F.

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 590.003/3-502.11-PFOther

Official wording

Variance Requirement (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

In the walk-in refrigerator observed pickled okra and pickled tomatoes dated 7-30 and 8-13 but there is no HACCP plan on file with the Health Division or on site at the restaurant; provide a HACCP plan for approval by the Health Division before conducting any specialized processes. The person in charge segregated the pickled products and labeled them not for use so they can be sent to a labratory for testing of lactic acid.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

On the breakfast and lunch menu there is a consumer advisory disclosure but no reminder on menu items that can be consumed raw or undercooked; provide a reminder * on menu items that can be consumed raw or undercooked.

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

At one of the handwashing sinks at the bar observed the sink basin blocked by a steam pan that is storing soiled or used creamer containers; retrain staff that handwashing sinks should only be used for hand washing and nothing else. There is a second handwashing sink on the other side of the bar that was observed unobstructed fully stocked and working.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 1, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 16, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

On the provided menus there are no asterisks on the menus for the items that are served undercooked or raw; provide an asterix next to the menu items that are served undercooked or raw.

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 590.005/5-501.17-COther

Official wording

Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector’s notes

In the unisex restrooms used by the employees there are no covered waste receptacles; provide covered waste receptacles in the restrooms.

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, Jan 16, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 15, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

On the provided menus there are no asterisks on the menus for the items that are served undercooked or raw; provide an asterix next to the menu items that are served undercooked or raw.

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 590.005/5-501.17-COther

Official wording

Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector’s notes

In the unisex restrooms used by the employees there are no covered waste receptacles; provide covered waste receptacles in the restrooms.

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, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source

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