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
Replace missing tiles inside the walk in cooler.
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 19, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 12, 2026
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-201.16-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Inspector’s notes
Replace missing ceiling inside kitchen 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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Replace missing tiles inside the walk in cooler.
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 12, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 16, 2026
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-501.110-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove clutter of non inuse equipment from exterior grounds and loose trash.
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.
Clean floor below cooking equipment and ware washing area to remove visible soil.
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
Repair opening at basement ceiling. Ceiling tile out of place repair near cooking equipment.
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, Apr 16, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 9, 2026
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-501.110-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove clutter of non inuse equipment from exterior grounds and loose trash.
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.
Clean floor below cooking equipment and ware washing area to remove visible soil.
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
Repair opening at basement ceiling. Ceiling tile out of place repair near cooking equipment.
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, Apr 9, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 6, 2025
Passed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed no sanitizer buckets being used. Observed soiled wiping clothes on the counter. Ensure staff is setting up sanitizer buckets and storing the wiping clothes inside. PIC was able to set a bucket up and we tested it 50ppm.
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
Observed heavy grease build up inside the bottom of the fryolators. Clean to remove grease 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.
Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed kitchen knife being stored in the flip top refrigeration unit. PIC removed the knife and placed it in the warewash area. Ensure staff is properly storing utensils.
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.
Observed a roach on the basement floor at the bottom of the stairs. PIC was able to provide 2 recent pest reports. On 10/23/25 exterminator states he caught a rodent in the kitchen. At today's inspection I did not observe any rodent droppings. Recommend more frequent vists from your exterminator until the report is free and clean. No activity/no catches.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed equipment in the basement and outside in the trash area not being used. Remove all unnessary items and equipment inside and outside that are not being used. Clean outside around the trash 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 6, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 29, 2025
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed no sanitizer buckets being used. Observed soiled wiping clothes on the counter. Ensure staff is setting up sanitizer buckets and storing the wiping clothes inside. PIC was able to set a bucket up and we tested it 50ppm.
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
Observed heavy grease build up inside the bottom of the fryolators. Clean to remove grease 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.
Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed kitchen knife being stored in the flip top refrigeration unit. PIC removed the knife and placed it in the warewash area. Ensure staff is properly storing utensils.
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.
Observed a roach on the basement floor at the bottom of the stairs. PIC was able to provide 2 recent pest reports. On 10/23/25 exterminator states he caught a rodent in the kitchen. At today's inspection I did not observe any rodent droppings. Recommend more frequent vists from your exterminator until the report is free and clean. No activity/no catches.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed equipment in the basement and outside in the trash area not being used. Remove all unnessary items and equipment inside and outside that are not being used. Clean outside around the trash 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 29, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 13, 2025
Passed
6 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s notes
Prep sink is direct to waste. Contact licensed plumber and provide invoice on company letterhead. Pemit needed. PIC provide an estimate for the prep sink. PIC filled out a variance. Waiting on approval.
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.
Observed a stainless steal bucket under the fryolator. Repair leak under the fryolator. Provide invoice from the licensed plumber.
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.
Observed the grease container outside is still not cleaned. PIC stated they were getting a new grease container. Provide invoice prior to next inspection.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed soiled floors near the 2 refrigerators. Pull refrigeration units out and clean behind and underneath to remove grease build up. Observed dust and grease build up on the back stove hood. Clean to remove grease and dust. Ensure floor in the kitchen is degreased and their is no evidence of grease.
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.
Provide door sweep to the front exterior doors and repair doors so that the gap between the 2 doors is tight. Ensure no day light can come through. PIC did put a door sweep on the back exterior door.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
PIC provided last 2 pest report and pest report stated live mice and catches in the basement. Provide a detailed IPM report prior to the next inspection. Report can not state live activity evidence or catches. Provide more frequent pest inspection. Ensure that the pest reports are emailed over in PDF format.
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, Jun 13, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 10, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
8 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s notes
Prep sink is direct to waste. Contact licensed plumber and provide invoice on company letterhead. Pemit needed. PIC provide an estimate for the prep sink. PIC filled out a variance. Waiting on approval.
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.
Observed a stainless steal bucket under the fryolator. Repair leak under the fryolator. Provide invoice from the licensed plumber.
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.
Observed the grease container outside is still not cleaned. PIC stated they were getting a new grease container. Provide invoice prior to next inspection.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed soiled floors near the 2 refrigerators. Pull refrigeration units out and clean behind and underneath to remove grease build up. Observed dust and grease build up on the back stove hood. Clean to remove grease and dust. Ensure floor in the kitchen is degreased and their is no evidence of grease.
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.
Provide door sweep to the front exterior doors and repair doors so that the gap between the 2 doors is tight. Ensure no day light can come through. PIC did put a door sweep on the back exterior door.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
PIC provided last 2 pest report and pest report stated live mice and catches in the basement. Provide a detailed IPM report prior to the next inspection. Report can not state live activity evidence or catches. Provide more frequent pest inspection. Ensure that the pest reports are emailed over in PDF format.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove all trash and unnessary equipment in and around the trash area. Photos taken
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
Repair open vent located on the wall outside. Photo taken
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, Jun 10, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 4, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
6 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s notes
Prep sink is direct to waste. Contact licensed plumber and provide invoice on company letterhead. Pemit needed.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed heavy soiled floors. Clean and sanitize floors. Observed grease on the floor under the fryolators. Clean to remove grease build up. Degrease
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove all trash and unnessary equipment in and around the trash area. Photos taken
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
Repair open vent located on the wall outside. Photo taken
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, Jun 4, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 4, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s notes
Prep sink is direct to waste. Contact licensed plumber and provide invoice on company letterhead. Pemit needed.
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.