SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
21 inspections
Inspection
Sep 21, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Employee beverages observed being stored on top of foods inside of the small coffin style freezer. Discontinue and store all personal belongings separate from any type of food products.
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.
Faucet at the mop sink continuously runs. Address and make any necessary repairs.
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from July 2026. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection. Cleaning has been scheduled for 9/23/2026.
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, Sep 21, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 9, 2026
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from July 2026. Address and provide up to date tags for the 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.
Employee beverages observed being stored on top of foods inside of the small coffin style freezer. Discontinue and store all personal belongings separate from any type of food products.
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.
Faucet at the mop sink continuously runs. Address and make any necessary repairs.
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, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 17, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 17, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 23, 2026
Passed
9 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soiled wiping lcoths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Vietnamese deli meats and shredded vegetables inside of the front service flip top cooler with elevated temperature's between 51-56F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Foods to be removed and placed into a refrigeration unit that is at 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.
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Beef inside of the front hot holding unit at 110F. Discontontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above.
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 590.004/4-202.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Plastic cups being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoops for all bulk food bins in order to minimize any contact with soiled hands.
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 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Front service flip top cooler with a temperature reading of 46F. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.
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 food thermometers available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
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 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Wrong test strips being for the Quartinary Ammonium sanitizer. Address and provide the correct test strips based on the sanitizer being used.
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
Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from July 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the 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, Jan 23, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 14, 2026
Failed
9 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soiled wiping lcoths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Vietnamese deli meats and shredded vegetables inside of the front service flip top cooler with elevated temperature's between 51-56F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Foods to be removed and placed into a refrigeration unit that is at 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.
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Beef inside of the front hot holding unit at 110F. Discontontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above.
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 590.004/4-202.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Plastic cups being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoops for all bulk food bins in order to minimize any contact with soiled hands.
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 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Front service flip top cooler with a temperature reading of 46F. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.
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 food thermometers available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
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 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Wrong test strips being for the Quartinary Ammonium sanitizer. Address and provide the correct test strips based on the sanitizer being used.
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
Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from July 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the 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, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 16, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean the filters on the cooking line. The hood sticker is good until Oct 2025
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Hand sink was blocked with a sanitizer bucker. This was review and corrected. Please monitor staff.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 16, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 5, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean the filters on the cooking line. The hood sticker is good until Oct 2025
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Hand sink was blocked with a sanitizer bucker. This was review and corrected. Please monitor staff.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 5, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 7, 2025
Report filed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
The Food Safety Certificate posted is expired. Please up date the certificate. 7-30-25 Food Safty posted belongs to the owner of the location. She is only here one or two days a week. Please post a certificate that works at this location full time.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Please clean the hood filters on the cooking line. Also the hood was cleaned but the expired date was not stamped. Please have a ned sticker provided.
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.
PIC will need to adjust the back screen door so it closes properly. At this time the screen door was open. If back door is going to be open the screen must be closed. Adjust the back door to close properly. Also address the leak from the A/C unit on the wall leaking into a bucket. 8-7-25 PIC is waiting on the repait man to fix the door.
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, Aug 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 30, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
7 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
The Food Safety Certificate posted is expired. Please up date the certificate. 7-30-25 Food Safty posted belongs to the owner of the location. She is only here one or two days a week. Please post a certificate that works at this location full time.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Please send up sanitizer buckets at front counter and back 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.
Please clean the hood filters on the cooking line. Also the hood was cleaned but the expired date was not stamped. Please have a ned sticker provided.
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
The hand sinks at the front counter was blocked with an ice bucket. Please move to make the hand sink available to staff working the front counter.
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.
PIC will need to clean the back of the building of any debris and remove boxes. 7-30-25 PIC will need to clean up the loose trash and weeds in the back of the building as discussed.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
PIC will need to adjust the back screen door so it closes properly. At this time the screen door was open. If back door is going to be open the screen must be closed. Adjust the back door to close properly. Also address the leak from the A/C unit on the wall leaking into a bucket.
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, Jul 30, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 23, 2025
Failed
7 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
The Food Safety Certificate posted is expired. Please up date the certificate.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Please send up sanitizer buckets at front counter and back 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.
Please clean the hood filters on the cooking line.
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
The hand sinks at the front counter was blocked with an ice bucket. Please move to make the hand sink available to staff working the front counter.
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.
PIC will need to adjust the back screen door so it closes properly. At this time the screen door was open. If back door is going to be open the screen must be closed.
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, Jul 23, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 18, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
In kitchen found droppings behind small freezer next to cook line and on electrical equipment on the wall behind the same freezer. Along the wall in the basement found droppings also. Please clean all areas and inform your pest control. Please email me the last two pest control reports. 2-25-25 PIc was not able to get pest control to come in before re-inspection date. All areas have been cleaned and will be monitored.Please have reports at re-inspection.
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, Mar 18, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 5, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
In kitchen found droppings behind small freezer next to cook line and on electrical equipment on the wall behind the same freezer. Along the wall in the basement found droppings also. Please clean all areas and inform your pest control. Please email me the last two pest control reports. 2-25-25 PIc was not able to get pest control to come in before re-inspection date. All areas have been cleaned and will be monitored.Please have reports at re-inspection.
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, Mar 5, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 4, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
At time of inspection found containers of frozen meats and thawing meats in loose fitting contains to be delivered to the other location in Foxborough. PIC is ok to do this to one other location but will need to properly package foods and get coolers or equipoment to keep the food at or below 41F. 2-25-25 Please provide cooler to be used to transport food from one location to another at re-inspection.
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.
In kitchen found droppings behind small freezer next to cook line and on electrical equipment on the wall behind the same freezer. Along the wall in the basement found droppings also. Please clean all areas and inform your pest control. Please email me the last two pest control reports. 2-25-25 PIc was not able to get pest control to come in before re-inspection date. All areas have been cleaned and will be monitored.Please have reports at re-inspection.
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, Mar 4, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 25, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
7 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to renew the Allergen Certificate. The one posted expired. Food Safety expires 6-2025
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Witnessed staff cooking meat on the grill and then put cooked meat into a zip lock bag to put into refrigerator. Please review with all staff how to properly cool before storage.
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 will need to clean the hood filters and have the hood cleaned. Hood sticker expired in Jan 2025
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.
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
At time of inspection found containers of frozen meats and thawing meats in loose fitting contains to be delivered to the other location in Foxborough. PIC is ok to do this to one other location but will need to properly package foods and get coolers or equipoment to keep the food at or below 41F. 2-25-25 Please provide cooler to be used to transport food from one location to another at re-inspection.
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
Hand sink next to three bay sink was blocked with equipment in the sink. Please review with staff not to block the hand sink at any point.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
As discussed with PIC the floors along the walls in the basement behind equipment will need to be cleaned and also in the kitchen behind refrigeration equipment.
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.
In kitchen found droppings behind small freezer next to cook line and on electrical equipment on the wall behind the same freezer. Along the wall in the basement found droppings also. Please clean all areas and inform your pest control. Please email me the last two pest control reports. 2-25-25 PIc was not able to get pest control to come in before re-inspection date. All areas have been cleaned and will be monitored.Please have reports at re-inspection.
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, Feb 25, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 18, 2025
Failed
7 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to renew the Allergen Certificate. The one posted expired. Food Safety expires 6-2025
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Witnessed staff cooking meat on the grill and then put cooked meat into a zip lock bag to put into refrigerator. Please review with all staff how to properly cool before storage.
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 will need to clean the hood filters and have the hood cleaned. Hood sticker expired in Jan 2025
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.
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
At time of inspection found containers of frozen meats and thawing meats in loose fitting contains to be delivered to the other location in Foxborough. PIC is ok to do this to one other location but will need to properly package foods and get coolers or equipoment to keep the 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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Hand sink next to three bay sink was blocked with equipment in the sink. Please review with staff not to block the hand sink at any point.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
As discussed with PIC the floors along the walls in the basement behind equipment will need to be cleaned and also in the kitchen behind refrigeration equipment.
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.
In kitchen found droppings behind small freezer next to cook line and on electrical equipment on the wall behind the same freezer. Along the wall in the basement found droppings also. Please clean all areas and inform your pest control. Please email me the last two pest control reports.
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, Feb 18, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 16, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean the filters and have the hood cleaned. Hood sticker expired in May 2024 8-7-24 Hood sticker was taken care of but filters still appear to be soiled. PIC stated cleaned every Saturday. Please clean
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
Three bay sink leaking. 8-7-24 Three bay sink is still leaking. PIC will need to have it fixed.
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, Aug 16, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 7, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
8 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
At this time found staff washing equipment without sanitizing it. PIC will need to review with all staff to be able to wash rinse and sanitizer equipment properly.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
PIC will need to review with all staff to properly thaw foods the day before in the refrigerator under running water or cook frozen. it can not be thawed at room temperature.
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 will need to clean the filters and have the hood cleaned. Hood sticker expired in May 2024 8-7-24 Hood sticker was taken care of but filters still appear to be soiled. PIC stated cleaned every Saturday. Please clean
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 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to provide a test kit for the sanitizer being used in the three bay sink.
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.
PIC will need to clean the area behind the location. Some weeds and grease on ground.
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
Three bay sink leaking. 8-7-24 Three bay sink is still leaking. PIC will need to have it fixed.
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, Aug 7, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 17, 2024
Failed
8 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
At this time found staff washing equipment without sanitizing it. PIC will need to review with all staff to be able to wash rinse and sanitizer equipment properly.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
PIC will need to review with all staff to properly thaw foods the day before in the refrigerator under running water or cook frozen. it can not be thawed at room temperature.
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 will need to clean the filters and have the hood cleaned. Hood sticker expired in May 2024
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 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to provide a test kit for the sanitizer being used in the three bay sink.
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.
PIC will need to clean the area behind the location. Some weeds and grease on ground.
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
Fauset at three bay sink leaking.
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, Jul 17, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 30, 2024
Passed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature
Official wording
Thawing (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to review with staff to properly thaw foods. I found a few frozen containers thawing at room temperature. PIC will need to thaw the day before under running water or cook frozen.
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
Hand sink next to warewashing did have a container with a sponge and soap in it. PIC removed. Discontinue to store anything in the sink.
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Small leak in the three bay sink. PIC stated that she is looking for someone to do the repairs.
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, Jan 30, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 23, 2024
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature
Official wording
Thawing (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to review with staff to properly thaw foods. I found a few frozen containers thawing at room temperature. PIC will need to thaw the day before under running water or cook frozen.
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
Hand sink next to warewashing did have a container with a sponge and soap in it. PIC removed. Discontinue to store anything in the sink.
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Small leak in the three bay sink. PIC stated that she is looking for someone to do the repairs.
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.