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12 inspections

Inspection

Feb 25, 2026

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Squeeze bottles filled with dressings/sauces have no labels. Provide.

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, 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.

More about other finding
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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

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.

More about other finding
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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to monitor general cleaning and repairs each day. Pest control will need to come out as much as it takes to address this location.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.005/5-501.16-COther

Official wording

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.

More about other finding
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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about building upkeep issues
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to monitor general cleaning and repairs each day. Pest control will need to come out as much as it takes to address this location.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.005/5-501.16-COther

Official wording

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.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about other finding
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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Cutting boards on the front counter cooking line will need to be replaced. very deep dark stains.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.005/5-501.16-COther

Official wording

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.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about other finding
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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 22, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 21, 2024

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to bleach the cutting boards on the front counter. They have deep dark scores.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 21, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 18, 2024

Report filed

6 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to label bulk food food containers on cook line.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.005/5-501.111-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to repair wall by oven under hood. Metal section falling down. 1-18-24 PIC has a work order in to have the metal repaired.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 18, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 11, 2024

Failed

6 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to label bulk food food containers on cook line.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.005/5-501.111-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to repair wall by oven under hood. Metal section falling down.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

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.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ice machine not draining. Discontinue using until fully operational.

In plain English

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 issues
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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

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.

More about other finding
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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
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.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s notes

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ice machine not draining. Discontinue using until fully operational.

In plain English

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 issues
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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.004/4-603.16-COther

Official wording

Rinsing Procedures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Middle compartment used to store soiled equipment. Demonstrated proper procedures Wash-rinse-sanitize manually.

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

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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.

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minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

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Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Signage in womens room faded illegible. Replace.

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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minorCode 590.006/6-501.110-COther

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Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)

Inspector’s notes

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.

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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

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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.

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minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

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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.

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majorCode 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFPermits, training, and postings

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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.

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majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

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(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

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.

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minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

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Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

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.

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minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

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Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s notes

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.

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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 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.

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minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

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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.

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minorCode 590.004/4-603.16-COther

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Rinsing Procedures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Middle compartment used to store soiled equipment. Demonstrated proper procedures Wash-rinse-sanitize manually.

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majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Signage in womens room faded illegible. Replace.

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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-501.110-COther

Official wording

Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)

Inspector’s notes

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.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 13, 2023 · Original Source

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