Inspection
Jun 9, 2026
13 recorded violations
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(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed RTE french fries stored on package of fryolator oil. Discontinue use NSF approve containers only
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.
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Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Shell tags observed missing last sold date. Provide Shell tags observed not keep in chronological order. PIC to monitor and train staff on maintaining shell tags.
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.
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Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple buckets of food sources observed stored on the floor. Discontinue/ Elevate
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.
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Thawing (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed packaging of lobster meat thawing in stagnant water. Discontinue
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.
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Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple containers of prepped foods stored in various cold unit observed missing date marking. Provide made/ discard date before storing. Per staff foods were prepped less than 24 hours.
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.
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Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood/ cook line backsplash observed soiled by visible grease build up. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 7.27.26
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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.
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(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Interior & exterior of bar low temp dishwasher and kitchen dishwasher bakers rack walkin motor interior & exterior of ice machine observed soiled. Clean & sanitize 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.
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Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
2 handsinks at the bar observed blocked. Discontinue & maintain accessible at all times to encourage handwashing by the food handler
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.
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Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
2 bay prep sink observed direct to waste/ missing air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If air gap is installed prior to compliance inspection a permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of anyPlumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
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.
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Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Dry storage room floor observed soiled from loose debris & visible food spills kitchen floor observed with stagnant 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.
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Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s notes
Main door to the storage room observed with large crack/gap. Repair to prevent pest/rodent access
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple mice droppings observed in the dry storage area (floor shelvings). Clean & sanitize to remove PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 9, 2026 · Original Source