SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
11 inspections
Inspection
Feb 2, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Small pools of water in basement stairwell and storage area. Clean and sanitize all surfaces and remove all water.
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.
Pipe break from upstairs apartment unit leaked into basement of establishment. Pooling water obsevred in basement seating area. No food areas effected. Power loss in building upon my arrivial. Fire alarm must be reset. Approval from building department needed prior to re opening to ensure the fire panel has been reset.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 2, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 1, 2026
Voluntarily closed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Small pools of water in basement stairwell and storage area. Clean and sanitize all surfaces and remove all water.
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.
Pipe break from upstairs apartment unit leaked into basement of establishment. Pooling water obsevred in basement seating area. No food areas effected. Power loss in building upon my arrivial. Fire alarm must be reset. Approval from building department needed prior to re opening to ensure the fire panel has been reset.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Mice droppings under booths in dining room. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated pest report posted dated after today's inspection upon revisit. Report from Braman dated 12/17/25 states "voids in ice machine room" address any and all open conditions and voids listed on pest report. New report should reflect all corrections made.
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, Dec 29, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 22, 2025
Hearing scheduled
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean inside and outside the 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
Floors near ice machine with visible soils and water. 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.
Mice droppings under booths in dining room. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated pest report posted dated after today's inspection upon revisit. Report from Braman dated 12/17/25 states "voids in ice machine room" address any and all open conditions and voids listed on pest report. New report should reflect all corrections made.
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.
No choke save certificate. Provide. 590.011 Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 22, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 19, 2025
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean inside and outside the 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
Floors near ice machine with visible soils and water. 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.
No choke save certificate. Provide. 590.011 Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 19, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 29, 2025
Passed
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Allergen certificate is expired. Provide current. Food Allergen Awareness Training. (a) Such food establishments shall have on staff a certified food protection manager who has been issued a Massachusetts certificate of allergen awareness training by an allergen awareness training verification program recognized by the Department. The certificate will be valid for five years. (b) The certified food protection manager shall: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of major food allergens by posting the Massachusetts food allergen awareness training certificate; and 2. Ensure that employees are properly trained in food allergy awareness as it relates to their assigned duties.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood filters with grease buildup hood tag current. 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-202.12-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
Inspector’s notes
Peeling paint and soils on HVAC vent grate above cookline. Clean and resuface.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 29, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 22, 2025
Failed
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Allergen certificate is expired. Provide current. Food Allergen Awareness Training. (a) Such food establishments shall have on staff a certified food protection manager who has been issued a Massachusetts certificate of allergen awareness training by an allergen awareness training verification program recognized by the Department. The certificate will be valid for five years. (b) The certified food protection manager shall: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of major food allergens by posting the Massachusetts food allergen awareness training certificate; and 2. Ensure that employees are properly trained in food allergy awareness as it relates to their assigned duties.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood filters with grease buildup hood tag current. 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-202.12-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
Inspector’s notes
Peeling paint and soils on HVAC vent grate above cookline. Clean and resuface.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 22, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 4, 2024
Passed
9 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean 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
Deep clean walkin coolers and freezers floors walls and ceilings of visible soils.
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 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Food prep sink appears not to have an indirect waste drain. Consult a licensed plumber to assess. pull any permits with ISD plumbing prior to any work being done.
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.
Remove out of use items from outside area sweep and clean landings. Apply for site cleanliness license @ https://www.boston.gov/departments/inspectional-services/how-apply-site-cleanliness-license
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 590.005/5-501.116-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s notes
Waste oil container with soils.Clean or Contact company to replace
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.
Exposed insulation damaged wall surfaces in walkin cooler broken drywall opposite circuit panels hole in baseboard near ice machine. Make all necessary repairs.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Outside duct work at rear of building with torn and exposed insulation. Repair with durable 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.
No choke save certificate. Provide. (A)Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 4, 2024 · 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
Inspection
Oct 25, 2024
Failed
9 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean 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
Deep clean walkin coolers and freezers floors walls and ceilings of visible soils.
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 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Food prep sink appears not to have an indirect waste drain. Consult a licensed plumber to assess. pull any permits with ISD plumbing prior to any work being done.
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.
Remove out of use items from outside area sweep and clean landings. Apply for site cleanliness license @ https://www.boston.gov/departments/inspectional-services/how-apply-site-cleanliness-license
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 590.005/5-501.116-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s notes
Waste oil container with soils.Clean or Contact company to replace
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.
Exposed insulation damaged wall surfaces in walkin cooler broken drywall opposite circuit panels hole in baseboard near ice machine. Make all necessary repairs.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Outside duct work at rear of building with torn and exposed insulation. Repair with durable 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.
No choke save certificate. Provide. (A)Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.