Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 25, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 30, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to have the small hole patched behind the hot water heater. This will help with pest issues. Please besure to have pest control note any other repairs that need to be done and get them done to help.
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
PIC will need to clean along the walls behind and under equipment at front counter prep areas and water heater
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.
As discussed please clean the along the wall behind the the refrigerators ice machine water heater and back hallway and stairs. Please let pest control know of the areas you are having issues.
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, Oct 30, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 24, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to have the small hole patched behind the hot water heater. This will help with pest issues. Please besure to have pest control note any other repairs that need to be done and get them done to help.
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
PIC will need to clean along the walls behind and under equipment at front counter prep areas and water heater
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.
As discussed please clean the along the wall behind the the refrigerators ice machine water heater and back hallway and stairs. Please let pest control know of the areas you are having issues.
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, Oct 24, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 4, 2025
Passed
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 post an updated Allergen Certificate. Yanil store manager emailed the boss to have him send over the allergen link. Please provide allergen certificate. Email a photo of the allergen certificate posted on the wall when you receive the certificate to the email provided.
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.
Cutting boards on the front counter cooking line will need to be replaced. very deep dark stains. 1-31-25 Cutting boads are on order. PIC called other store to have them deliver cutting boards. Please send a photo of the cutting boards to the email provided.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Storage Areas Rooms and Receptacles Capacity and Availability (C)
Inspector’s notes
As discussed PIC will need to provide trash barrels with covers to hold trash before it goes out to the dumpster. The trash was on the ground in the hallway and a bag of old bagel and boxes in the stairway. PLease provide enough to hold all the trash.
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
PIC will need to clean along the wall at the front counter of food and some grime. Check for any holes that will need to be filled. The ledge and stairs to the trash area will also need to be cleaned.
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.
Clean the ceiling vent in the mop closet to remove dust.
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.
At this time found droppings in mop closet stairs out to the dumpster arounf water heater and under office desk and safe. PIC has a report from in Dec 14th. PIC will need to do a deep cleaning and have pest control come back out a few times a week until problem is taken care off. In the mop closet you will see the ceiling falling apart and also in the hallway by the stairs out to the trash. PIC will need to have that fixed and the ceiling inspected by pest control. 1-31-25 PIC will need to clean areas found on re-inspection that still had roddent droppings still.
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 4, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 31, 2025
Voluntarily closed
8 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 post an up to date Food Safety and Allergen Certificate. Please remove any expired certificates.
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 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean all shelves in ware washing and back room storage areas. Evidence found of rodent droppings.
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.
Storage Areas Rooms and Receptacles Capacity and Availability (C)
Inspector’s notes
As discussed PIC will need to provide trash barrels with covers to hold trash before it goes out to the dumpster. The trash was on the ground in the hallway and a bag of old bagel and boxes in the stairway. PLease provide enough to hold all the trash.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
PIC will need to replace all door sweeps that are not working. Doors to the unused side of the old dinning room will also need to be inspected by pest control. Door sweeps on all those door also.
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
PIC will need to clean along the wall at the front counter of food and some grime. Check for any holes that will need to be filled. The ledge and stairs to the trash area will also need to be cleaned.
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.
At this time found droppings in mop closet stairs out to the dumpster arounf water heater and under office desk and safe. PIC has a report from in Dec 14th. PIC will need to do a deep cleaning and have pest control come back out a few times a week until problem is taken care off. In the mop closet you will see the ceiling falling apart and also in the hallway by the stairs out to the trash. PIC will need to have that fixed and the ceiling inspected by pest control. 1-31-25 PIC will need to clean areas found on re-inspection that still had roddent droppings still.
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, Jan 31, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 22, 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 post an up to date Food Safety and Allergen Certificate. Please remove any expired certificates.
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 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean all shelves in ware washing and back room storage areas. Evidence found of rodent droppings.
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.
Storage Areas Rooms and Receptacles Capacity and Availability (C)
Inspector’s notes
As discussed PIC will need to provide trash barrels with covers to hold trash before it goes out to the dumpster. The trash was on the ground in the hallway and a bag of old bagel and boxes in the stairway. PLease provide enough to hold all the trash.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
PIC will need to replace all door sweeps that are not working. Doors to the unused side of the old dinning room will also need to be inspected by pest control. Door sweeps on all those door also.
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
PIC will need to clean along the wall at the front counter of food and some grime. Check for any holes that will need to be filled. The ledge and stairs to the trash area will also need to be cleaned.
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.
At this time found droppings in mop closet stairs out to the dumpster arounf water heater and under office desk and safe. PIC has a report from in Dec 14th. PIC will need to do a deep cleaning and have pest control come back out a few times a week until problem is taken care off. In the mop closet you will see the ceiling falling apart and also in the hallway by the stairs out to the trash. PIC will need to have that fixed and the ceiling inspected by pest control.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean the floor drain under the prep 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 hood filters on the cooking line as doscussed.
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.
Trash and boxes in back hallway shold be in a trash barrel or put right out into dumpster. This will help keep the area clean and should help with any rodent activity.
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
Clean walls around oven. Clean stairs going down the back hallway. Clean floor around water heater.
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.
Evidence of rodent droppings in back hallway and aroung water heater.
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.
PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line as doscussed.
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.
Trash and boxes in back hallway shold be in a trash barrel or put right out into dumpster. This will help keep the area clean and should help with any rodent activity.
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
Clean walls around oven. Clean stairs going down the back hallway. Clean floor around water heater.
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.
Evidence of rodent droppings in back hallway and aroung water heater.
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, Jan 11, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 24, 2023
Passed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Person in charge Chuck Shontell must train staff and monitor proper procedures for cleaning equipment for clean in place of food and non food contact surfaces to ensure clean to sight and touch. Review responsibilities for company illness procedures and training then document. Certified Manager must retrain all staff.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple food and non food contact surfaces with dried food soils spills and food debris. Clean to remove soils from cutting boards bagel /produce slicers interior of prep sink Merry chef of heavy carbon build up all storage carts shelving where clean equipment stored and shelving in walkin exteriors / interiors / and gaskets of all refrigeration units exterior of non operating soda machine prep counter tops interior of self service beverage unit bakers racks and trays for bagels.Curtain soiled in walkin. Interior top of ice unit hoses and interior are soiled.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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soils observed on walls behind front service equipment floors under and around equipment with accumulated debris. Clean to remove throughout the kitchen. Mop sink and floor of closet soiled and needs organization of tools. Compressor and fan covers with dust. Clean and sanitize.
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, Nov 24, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 17, 2023
Failed (extension granted)
13 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.002/2-301.14-POther
Official wording
When to Wash (P)
Inspector’s notes
Cook changing trash and employee entering food service areas donning gloves and handling equipment without washing hands. Review when how to wash hands. Sinks dry during visit.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
No hair or beard restraints on employees. Provide.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
majorCode 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Assignment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No posted certifications for food safety and allergen training. PIC stated Charles Shontell is certified. Post and ensure staff training provided.
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.
Person in charge Chuck Shontell must train staff and monitor proper procedures for cleaning equipment for clean in place of food and non food contact surfaces to ensure clean to sight and touch. Review responsibilities for company illness procedures and training then document. Certified Manager must retrain all staff.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Entire scoop stored on top of three cheese blend stored in walkin. Remove
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.
Multiple refrigeration units without conspicous thermometers. 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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple food and non food contact surfaces with dried food soils spills and food debris. Clean to remove soils from cutting boards bagel /produce slicers interior of prep sink Merry chef of heavy carbon build up all storage carts shelving where clean equipment stored and shelving in walkin exteriors / interiors / and gaskets of all refrigeration units exterior of non operating soda machine prep counter tops interior of self service beverage unit bakers racks and trays for bagels.Curtain soiled in walkin. Interior top of ice unit hoses and interior are soiled.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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soils observed on walls behind front service equipment floors under and around equipment with accumulated debris. Clean to remove throughout the kitchen. Mop sink and floor of closet soiled and needs organization of tools. Compressor and fan covers with dust. Clean and sanitize.
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Hand sinks used in front to dump coffee and grinds. Hand sink in bagel prep used to store sanitizer bucket. Discontinue. Maintain clean accessible.
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.
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.
Coats and shoes stored with bag in the box products. Remove and store properly away from food unCoats andt shoes storede with bag in then box products. Remove and stores properlyi away from food utensils equipment disposibles.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 17, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 13, 2023
Failed
12 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.002/2-301.14-POther
Official wording
When to Wash (P)
Inspector’s notes
Cook changing trash and employee entering food service areas donning gloves and handling equipment without washing hands. Review when how to wash hands. Sinks dry during visit.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
No hair or beard restraints on employees. Provide.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
majorCode 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Assignment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No posted certifications for food safety and allergen training. PIC stated Charles Shontell is certified. Post and ensure staff training provided.
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.
Person in charge Adam Barnes must be properly trained to monitor hand washing understand proper procedures for manual ware washing of equipment ensure proper cleaning methods and frequency for clean in place of food and non food contact surfaces and review responsibilities for company illness procedures. Certified Manager must retrain all staff.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Entire scoop stored on top of three cheese blend stored in walkin. Remove
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.
Multiple refrigeration units without conspicous thermometers. 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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple food and non food contact surfaces with dried food soils spills and food debris. Clean to remove soils from cutting boards bagel /produce slicers interior of prep sink Merry chef of heavy carbon build up all storage carts shelving where clean equipment stored and shelving in walkin exteriors / interiors / gaskets of all refrigeration units exterior of non operating soda machine prep counter tops interior of self service beverage unit bakers racks for bagels in walkin.
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
Soils observed on walls behind front service equipment walls behind bagel kettle floors under and around equipment with accumulated debris. Clean to remove throughout the kitchen. Mop sink and floor of closet soiled and needs organization of tools. Mirrors in rest rooms soiled and mens room is odorous. Compressor and fan covers with dust. Clean and sanitize.
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Hand sinks used in front to dump coffee and grinds. Hand sink in bagel prep used to store sanitizer bucket. Discontinue. Maintain clean accessible.
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.
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.
Coats and shoes stored with bag in the box products. Remove and store properly away from food unCoats andt shoes storede with bag in then box products. Remove and stores properlyi away from food utensils equipment disposibles.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.