SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
13 inspections
Inspection
Jun 10, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floors in back area missing grout in several areas and as noted on recent pest report from Pest End dated 5/7/26. Provide work order and timeframe of completion upon re inspection.
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, Jun 10, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 19, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floors in back area missing grout in several areas and as noted on recent pest report from Pest End dated 5/7/26. Provide work order and timeframe of completion upon re inspection.
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, May 19, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 13, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
10 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-304.15-POther
Official wording
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed all food handler touching multiple touch points resuming duties wearing single use gloves Observed food handlers not washing hands when instructed by PIC to remove gloves and donning on clean gloves
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.004/4-502.13-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food storage containers are not properly covered with tight fitting covers that are NSF approved. Using crates for shelving Ice bucket not inverted scoop w/holder is stored in ice backet
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.
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
Soils on interior of ice machine
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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Built up soils on shelving throughout serving line/prep/ware washing/storage/walk in unit
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s notes
Black drainage house for hot holding unit on servicing line is in the floor drain and no air gap
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floors in back area missing grout in several areas and as noted on recent pest report from Pest End dated 5/7/26. Provide work order and timeframe of completion upon re inspection.
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.
Pest report from pest end dated 5/7/26 states floors missing grout and water underneath is causing the fruit fly issue. Address all open conditions on the pest control report and provide an updated pest report that states catches structural voids and sanitary concerns are addressed.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove equipment and other articles from corrdor outside of bathrooms
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wall above walk in units is not secured Drain cover in mop closet not secured Rusted wire shelving in store area and walk in units Wrapping around pipe in mop closet in disrepair Grout is in disrepair and worn throughout serving line/prep/ware washing/storage
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, May 13, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 28, 2026
Failed
10 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-304.15-POther
Official wording
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed all food handler touching multiple touch points resuming duties wearing single use gloves Observed food handlers not washing hands when instructed by PIC to remove gloves and donning on clean gloves
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.004/4-502.13-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food storage containers are not properly covered with tight fitting covers that are NSF approved. Using crates for shelving Ice bucket not inverted scoop w/holder is stored in ice backet
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.
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
Soils on interior of ice machine
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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Built up soils on shelving throughout serving line/prep/ware washing/storage/walk in unit
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s notes
Black drainage house for hot holding unit on servicing line is in the floor drain and no air gap
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Built up soils on floors under and behind all equipment in serving line/prep/ware washing/storage Built up grease and grim on hood above cooking equipment - Hood sticker expired in Feb 2026 Built up soils on walls throughout serving line/prep/ware washing/storage Dusty ceiling vents in bathrooms
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.
Flies in corrdor outside of bathrooms - Provide full extermination and fly control plan from licensed exterminator
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove equipment and other articles from corrdor outside of bathrooms
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wall above walk in units is not secured Drain cover in mop closet not secured Rusted wire shelving in store area and walk in units Wrapping around pipe in mop closet in disrepair Grout is in disrepair and worn throughout serving line/prep/ware washing/storage
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.
Evidence of fresh droppings on wall/window ledges in seating area
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 fresh droppings on wall/window ledges in seating area
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, Jun 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 2, 2025
Passed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC to train staff on reheating and monitor temperature PIC to post current Health Permit 2025 PIC to post current Certificate of Inspection PIC to post current Common Victualler Licensed
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Birria meat temp 100F-112F chipotle chicken 119F-120F. Since products had been in the hot holding station for less than 30 minutes PIC was advised to reheat the products to 165F minimum . Birria meat 185F Chipotle chicken 188F
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed hood maintenance sticker observed missing service date and expiration date. Maintain hood sticker visible and in compliance. Instructed PIC to submit the most current invoice
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, May 2, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 24, 2025
Failed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC to train staff on reheating and monitor temperature PIC to post current Health Permit 2025 PIC to post current Certificate of Inspection PIC to post current Common Victualler Licensed
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Birria meat temp 100F-112F chipotle chicken 119F-120F. Since products had been in the hot holding station for less than 30 minutes PIC was advised to reheat the products to 165F minimum . Birria meat 185F Chipotle chicken 188F
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed hood maintenance sticker observed missing service date and expiration date. Maintain hood sticker visible and in compliance. Instructed PIC to submit the most current invoice
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, Apr 24, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 17, 2024
Report filed
12 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soils on exterior of ice machine - Ware washing/prep area
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.
Built up soils on cooking equipment on cooking line
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.
Employees leaving and returning to work station wearing single gloves Employees touching multiple touch point (equipment/monitors/etc) wearing single use gloves Discuss and provided training material regarding glove use and hand washing during inspection
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Cold holding temperatures on ice - Provide mechanical refrigeration Gaucamole (made on premises) 49 F Pico de Gallo (Made on premises) 49 F Cut Lettice 50 F
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.
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
Label and food residue on food containers/contacts in storage/ware washing areas Built up soils on interior of ice machine - In back warewashing/food prep areas
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soils on walls attachments and floor
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ceiling tiles missing above walk in refrigeration unit
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.
Employees leaving and returning to work station wearing single gloves Employees touching multiple touch point (equipment/monitors/etc) wearing single use gloves Discuss and provided training material regarding glove use and hand washing during inspection
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Cold holding temperatures on ice - Provide mechanical refrigeration Gaucamole (made on premises) 49 F Pico de Gallo (Made on premises) 49 F Cut Lettice 50 F
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.
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
Label and food residue on food containers/contacts in storage/ware washing areas Built up soils on interior of ice machine - In back warewashing/food prep areas
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.
Built up soils on cooking equipment on cooking line
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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soils on exterior of ice machine - Ware washing/prep area
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soils on walls attachments and floor
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ceiling tiles missing above walk in refrigeration unit
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, Sep 9, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 16, 2024
Report filed
8 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No written instructions per code - I provided and reviewed the procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal incidents Kit missing caution tape and absorbant materials
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.
All employees are not changing and wearing single-use disposable gloves. Leaving and returning to work station handling food clean equipment door handles of refrigeration units etc. Gloves are task specific and should not be worn continuously. Information provided during inspection
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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.
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
Clean interior of small ice machine on serving line
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Built up soils on walls and attachlments - Ware washing/rear prep
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ceiling and wall above walk in unit in disrepair and exposed/openings
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, Apr 16, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 1, 2024
Failed
8 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Screw on the interior of large ice machine
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
Ceiling and wall above walk in unit in disrepair and exposed/openings Chipped paint on wire shelving above 3 bay sink
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.
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No written instructions per code - I provided and reviewed the procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal incidents Kit missing caution tape and absorbant materials
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.
All employees are not changing and wearing single-use disposable gloves. Leaving and returning to work station handling food clean equipment door handles of refrigeration units etc. Gloves are task specific and should not be worn continuously. Information provided during inspection
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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
Clean interior of small ice machine on serving line
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Built up soils on walls and attachlments - Ware washing/rear prep
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.