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Basho Japanese Brasserie

Name: Basho Japanese Brasserie
Address: 1310 Boylston St, Boston, MA

1310 Boylston St

Last inspected Sep 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

18 inspections

Inspection

Sep 28, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed scored/worn mold like substance on the cutting boards. Replace cutting boards.

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

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(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine. Clean to remove mold like substance. Observed soiled hand sink behind the bar. Clean to remove soil.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed dust on the ceiling vent and ceiling tiles above the prep sink. Clean to remove. Observed a strong smell coming from the grease trap. Contact company to clean out the grease trap to remove the strong odor.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 28, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 12, 2026

Passed

4 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

Provide consumer advisory to the specials menus.

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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed heavy grease build up in between the grout lines between the stoves and fryolators. Remove grease build up and re grout tiles to ensure no stagnant water or grease can build up.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance

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Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed 2 light bulbs out under the hood. Replace light bulbs.

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

majorCode 590.008/8-103.12-PFOther

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Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Daily PH log were not up todate. Ensure staff is filling out the PH log everyday.

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, Mar 12, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 5, 2026

Failed

4 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

Provide consumer advisory to the specials menus.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed heavy grease build up in between the grout lines between the stoves and fryolators. Remove grease build up and re grout tiles to ensure no stagnant water or grease can build up.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed 2 light bulbs out under the hood. Replace light bulbs.

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

majorCode 590.008/8-103.12-PFOther

Official wording

Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Daily PH log were not up todate. Ensure staff is filling out the PH log everyday.

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, Mar 5, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 17, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-602.11-CFood source and labeling

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Food Labels (C)

Inspector’s notes

Label bus buckets of food in freezer.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Visible soils on shelving under sushi bar. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

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Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

What appears to be mice droppings under shelving in kitchen. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon 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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 17, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 6, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-602.11-CFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (C)

Inspector’s notes

Label bus buckets of food in freezer.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Visible soils on shelving under sushi bar. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

What appears to be mice droppings under shelving in kitchen. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 6, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 18, 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

Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.

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

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

Inspector’s notes

Cooked chicken wings stored with raw chicken. Corrected on site.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple containers of food in walk in & reach in coolers not date marked. Provide.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.006/6-202.13-CPests

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Insect Control Devices Design and Installation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Fly trap hangin on clean equipment storage rack. REMOVE.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

What appears to be mice droppings under and behind sushi bar reach in coolers. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 18, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 10, 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

Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.

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

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

Inspector’s notes

Cooked chicken wings stored with raw chicken. Corrected on site.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple containers of food in walk in & reach in coolers not date marked. Provide.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.006/6-202.13-CPests

Official wording

Insect Control Devices Design and Installation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Fly trap hangin on clean equipment storage rack. REMOVE.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

What appears to be mice droppings under and behind sushi bar reach in coolers. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 10, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 29, 2024

Passed

2 recorded violations

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

Container of cooked shrimp other foods in reach in coolers held overnight that are not date marked. Corrected on site.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

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Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Broke floor tiles and missing grout. Repair.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 29, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 22, 2024

Failed

2 recorded violations

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

Container of cooked shrimp other foods in reach in coolers held overnight that are not date marked. Corrected on site.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Broke floor tiles and missing grout. Repair.

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, Oct 22, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 16, 2024

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-204.115-PFFood temperature

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Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Dial gauges on high temp dish machine inoperable. Repair.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.004/4-501.112-PFFood temperature

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Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

High temperature dish machine 114F at final rinse. Repair. Alternative means to sanitize equipment in the three compartment sink in place.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 16, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 2, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

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

Priority violation. Provide active managerial control.

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

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

Inspector’s notes

Raw chicken stored together with cooked pork. Raw eggs stored above cooked pork. Corrected on site.

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Wet wiping cloths at sushi bar in use not immersed in sanitizer no sanitizer buckets present. Corrected on site.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.004/4-204.115-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Dial gauges on high temp dish machine inoperable. Repair.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.004/4-501.112-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

High temperature dish machine 114F at final rinse. Repair. Alternative means to sanitize equipment in the three compartment sink in place.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 2, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 26, 2024

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

Priority violation. Provide active managerial control.

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 chicken stored together with cooked pork. Raw eggs stored above cooked pork. Corrected on site.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Wet wiping cloths at sushi bar in use not immersed in sanitizer no sanitizer buckets present. Corrected on site.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.004/4-204.115-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Dial gauges on high temp dish machine inoperable. Repair.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.004/4-501.112-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

High temperature dish machine 114F at final rinse. Repair. Alternative means to sanitize equipment in the three compartment sink in place.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 26, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 23, 2024

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-501.114-CWater, plumbing, and sewage

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Using Drain Plugs (C)

Inspector’s notes

Compactor trash dumpster leaks liquid waste. Repair. Spoke with chief engineer for landlord who was on site unit will be welded/repaired.

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 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Remove standing water from grease waste oil container storage area.

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

minorCode 590.005/5-501.116-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Waste oil container with soils. Clean to remove or contact company for replacement container.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.005/5-502.11-COther

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Frequency-Removal (C)

Inspector’s notes

Compactor dumpster is full leaking liquid waste. Increase pickups as needed. Apply for site cleanliness license @ https://www.boston.gov/departments/inspectional-services/how-apply-site-cleanliness-license

In plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 23, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 16, 2024

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-501.114-CWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Using Drain Plugs (C)

Inspector’s notes

Compactor trash dumpster leaks liquid waste. Repair. Spoke with chief engineer for landlord who was on site unit will be welded/repaired.

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 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Remove standing water from grease waste oil container storage area.

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

minorCode 590.005/5-501.116-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Waste oil container with soils. Clean to remove or contact company for replacement container.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.005/5-502.11-COther

Official wording

Frequency-Removal (C)

Inspector’s notes

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, Jul 16, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 9, 2024

Passed

5 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Raw fish above RTE vegetable. Raw chicken near raw salmon. COS.

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

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

Inspector’s notes

Squeeze bottles not labeled. COS.

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.003/3-305.14-COther

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Food Preparation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Vegetable noodles soaking in middle compartment of warewashing sink. Product relocated to prep sink with indirect waste drain. COS.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood tag is expired. provide current.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.008/8-103.12-PFOther

Official wording

Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Rice log not up to date for same day. COS. Rice tested @ 4.0PH upon 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, Jan 9, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 2, 2024

Failed

5 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Raw fish above RTE vegetable. Raw chicken near raw salmon. COS.

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

Squeeze bottles not labeled. COS.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.003/3-305.14-COther

Official wording

Food Preparation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Vegetable noodles soaking in middle compartment of warewashing sink. Product relocated to prep sink with indirect waste drain. COS.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood tag is expired. provide current.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.008/8-103.12-PFOther

Official wording

Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Rice log not up to date for same day. COS. Rice tested @ 4.0PH upon 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, Jan 2, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 17, 2023

Passed

6 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

Disclosure missing from menus

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Tape on wood tape (corner) outside of walk in unit Cracked plexiglass use to cut fish - Kitchen/prep area Defrost interior of ice cream machine Original gauges not operating and covers cracked

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

minorCode 590.004/4-602.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean exterior of ice machine Defrost interior ice cream freezer

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

criticalCode 590.004/4-602.11-PCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)

Inspector’s notes

Clean 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-202.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

Inspector’s notes

Cracked light shield above ice machine

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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

3 bay sink leaking at faucet and under 3rd bay Exposed wood under high temp dish machine Grease trap not secure and chipped paint

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 17, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 3, 2023

Failed

6 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

Disclosure missing from menus

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Tape on wood tape (corner) outside of walk in unit Cracked plexiglass use to cut fish - Kitchen/prep area Defrost interior of ice cream machine Original gauges not operating and covers cracked

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

minorCode 590.004/4-602.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean exterior of ice machine Defrost interior ice cream freezer

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

criticalCode 590.004/4-602.11-PCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)

Inspector’s notes

Clean 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-202.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

Inspector’s notes

Cracked light shield above ice machine

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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

3 bay sink leaking at faucet and under 3rd bay Exposed wood under high temp dish machine Grease trap not secure and chipped paint

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 3, 2023 · Original Source