Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
401 Park Dr
Last inspected Sep 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Inspection
1 recorded violation
Cutting Surfaces (C)
Cutting board heavily scored. Resurface or repllace.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 1, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
5 recorded violations
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Ansul discharge in the establishment Food items affected by ansul discharge(water). No power loss Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast notified. Voluntary closure issued. PIC Instructed to provide all necessary repairs clean/sanitize/disinfect using a professional licensed restoration company provide all documentation be re-inspected by building & health for approval to re-open.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingDiscarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Multiple food items exposed to ansul discharge(water). Items discarded prior to my arrival denatured on site.
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean/sanitize/disinfect all exposed equipment.counters.tables wares ect... Provide all cleaning documents be re-inspected for approval to re-open.
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 problemsFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean/sanitize/disinfect the location throughout(ansul discharge) Provide all cleaning documentation to the Health Department.
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 problemsRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Ansul system discharge. Provide all necessary repairs & recharge the system Provide repair documentation to the health department.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 24, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
5 recorded violations
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Ansul discharge in the establishment Food items affected by ansul discharge(water). No power loss Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast notified. Voluntary closure issued. PIC Instructed to provide all necessary repairs clean/sanitize/disinfect using a professional licensed restoration company provide all documentation be re-inspected by building & health for approval to re-open.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingDiscarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Multiple food items exposed to ansul discharge(water). Items discarded prior to my arrival denatured on site.
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean/sanitize/disinfect all exposed equipment.counters.tables wares ect... Provide all cleaning documents be re-inspected for approval to re-open.
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 problemsFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean/sanitize/disinfect the location throughout(ansul discharge) Provide all cleaning documentation to the Health Department.
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 problemsRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Ansul system discharge. Provide all necessary repairs & recharge the system Provide repair documentation to the health department.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 24, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 22, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Floor next to high temp dishwasher with soils- Clean
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 16, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 11, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
Equipment stored upright on shelving- Corrected on site
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 20, 2024 · Original Source